Pathway
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering youth apprentices use mechanical/electrical drawings to contribute to the construction of prototypes, concepts, and mechanical/electrical engineering projects. Apprentices must adhere to industry safety and security standards.
Length of Apprenticeship: One year (Prerequisite Engineering Drafting)
Job Competencies
Youth apprentices must complete a total of 11 competencies. Ten must be from the list below. If necessary, employers can substitute 1 competency with another occupationally appropriate skill. That skill should be added to the competency list for assessment.
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Competencies
- Interpret mechanical and/or electrical technical drawings
- Develop the engineering problem and plan with team
- Research physical limitations
- Research required material properties
- Research manufacturing/assembly process and limitations
- Design prototype with team
- Prepare prototype technical drawings
- Prepare technical drawing prototype
- Test and revise prototype
- Analyze prototype test results
- Apply quality concepts to project
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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- Any Engineering PLTW(IED, POE, EDD, etc)
- Revit
- Architectural Drawing
- AutoCAD
- 2D/3D Modeling
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- Blueprint Reading
- AutoCAD
- Physics
- CAD Mechanical Drawing
- Sketching & the Design Process
- CAD & Geometric Constructions
- Multiview Projections
- Solidworks
- Autodesk Inventor
Post Secondary
There are numerous opportunities to continue your education after completing the Youth Apprenticeship program.
Registered Apprenticeships
Registered Apprenticeships in the Engineerings pathways 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.