Pathway
Pre-Press Operator
Pre-Press Operator youth apprentices gain a foundation of pre-press skills including software, equipment, color, and pre-press processes.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year
Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 8 competencies per year. Seven must be from the list below. If necessary, employers can substitute up to 1 competency per year with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment. Note that where necessary, skills can be simulated.
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Competencies
- Analyze pre-press requirements
- Use graphics and pre-press software
- Maintain digital files
- Perform pre-flight print on job files
- Generate Proofs
- Trap project files
- Send completed files to plate processor
- Maintain pre-press equipment
Related Instruction
Students must enroll in 1 High School Credit or 3 College Credits of related instruction each year they participate in the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Purpose of Related Instruction
The purpose of choosing a related instruction course is to ensure students are learning technical and academic skills that support the student's ability to perform their work tasks. This should be done concurrently with on-the-job training to make relevant connections between learning competencies and work.
Choosing Related Instruction
You will collaborate with your YA Coordinator and School Counselor to determine the most appropriate option for related instruction. A course within your high school directly related to the career pathway is ideal, especially if dual credits and/or hours related to a potential registered apprenticeship are offered.
If there is not a directly related course in your school district, related instruction in the same career cluster is also acceptable.
If there is not a course within that career cluster in your school district, you may request to register for a college course through the Start College Now program with a local technical college, Early College Credit from a local university, or from an alternative provider such as Destinations Career Academy.
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High School and College Courses
- Adobe Courses (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Photography
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High School and College Courses
- Adobe Courses (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
- Photography
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- Adobe InDesign
- Adobe Photoshop
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeships in Graphics Design pathway are not currently available.
College and University
- Completion of a Youth Apprenticeship fulfills college admission requirements across the UW System. Click here to learn more Universities of Wisconsin.
- Wisconsin Technical College System