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A Youth Apprenticeship empowers you to get a head start on your career.

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A Targeted Path to Success

Any student—regardless of future plans—can benefit from an apprenticeship. It’s a powerful model of education that reveals multiple options to careers and higher education. Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a 1 or 2-year program that gives juniors and seniors in high school the chance to explore a career area of interest. Students spend part of their school day earning credit and wages while they gain valuable industry experience under the guidance of a local business mentor.

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Who We Serve

Students

Set yourself up for a bright future with YA.

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Employers

Strengthen your business and invest in the future with YA.

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School Districts

Give your students real-world experience with YA.

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How It Works

Explore

Discover your ideal career pathway by thoroughly exploring various program areas to determine which are most closely aligned with your future career interests.

Apply

Complete a YA application and interview with employers. Businesses select apprentices that are the best fit for their organizations and open positions.

Grow

Gain real-world experience! A Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator will check in regularly to keep you on track with both workplace and classroom goals.

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My mentor has played a huge role in helping me plan my career path. She supports me with so many tasks and brings such confidence and passion to her work—it’s truly inspiring. Seeing how she communicates and collaborates with her coworkers has given...

Kiana, Class of 2025

Hiring our two Youth Apprentices during a staffing shortage in Phlebotomy was a huge help. They were quick learners, great with patients, and passionate about healthcare. Our team welcomed them, and they became valuable contributors in no time.

Jennifer K, SSM Health, Medical Technologist

The Youth Apprenticeship program greatly boosted my confidence and prepared me for both the workforce and college. It allowed me to apply what I learned in school to real-world situations, making me more comfortable with technical challenges and...

Ryker, Alumnus

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