A Strategic Partnership Involving High Schools, Students, and Employers
Opportunities are available with a wide range of local employers.
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS in Sheboygan County, Kiel, and New Holstein
Explore a future career while you’re still in high school – and get paid to learn!
Youth Apprenticeships offer the opportunity for you to learn about a career by working a paid job with a local employer while you are still in high school. One- and two-year programs start when you’re a junior or senior. Opportunities are available with a wide range of local employers.
Apprentices receive occupational related instruction and on-the-job training as part of your regular high school schedule. You’ll earn credits toward your high school graduation, and you’ll graduate with a state skills certificate and career-related work experience. These experiences are looked at favorably on college and job applications, and sometimes lead to a longer term job with your YA employer.
YA Student Stories
Watch recent YA students share their experiences in this video.
YA Career Fields
See the list of career areas offering Youth Apprenticeships:
- Agriculture
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- Animals
- Plants
- Mechanical
- Architecture/Construction
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- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Construction
- Finance
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- Accounting
- Banking
- Health
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- Nursing Assistant
- Dietary Aide
- Pharmacy Technician
- Hospitality / Culinary
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- Culinary
- Lodging
- Information Technology
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- IT Essentials
- Web and Graphics
- Manufacturing
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- Assembly / Packing
- Industrial Maintenance
- Machining
- Processes
- Production Operations / Quality Assurance
- Welding
- Marketing
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- Communications
- STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math)
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- Mechanical Drafting
- Bioscience
- Transportation
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- Auto Collision
- Auto Technician
- Supply Chain Management
To view program checklists, visit the Department of Workforce Development YA Skills Checklists web page
Apply for Youth Apprenticeship
Become a Youth Apprentice. If you’ll be a high school junior or senior next year, you’re eligible to apply for Youth Apprenticeship.
LTC Course Options for Youth Apprentices
Youth Apprentices have the option of enrolling in relevant LTC courses and earning LTC credits while in the program. Up to 6 credits per year are covered by the YA program as long as a C or better grade is earned in the course. Learn more.
EMPLOYERS
Learn how Youth Apprenticeship can benefit your business.
The Sheboygan Area Youth Apprenticeship program is partially funded through a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.