Work-Based Learning

Wisconsin’s Youth Apprenticeship Program

Employer driven, Student tested, Successfully proven

WHY YA? Employers complained about a lack of skills in

youth

High youth unemployment

WI needed a school to work transition system for students not going to college (The “Forgotten Half”)

Education needed a way for youth to apply classroom learning to a work setting

Existing co-op & job shadows were inconsistent across WI AND did not allow enough time for skill development

The Result WI Act 39 created in 1991

Gov. Thompson creates Office of Workforce Excellence to facilitate YA development

Legislators, state staff, educators and business reps visit Germany to model YA after German system of apprenticeship

First 21 students enrolled with 9 employers in Printing in 1992

WHAT is YA? Statewide School-to-Work initiative

HS students get “real-world” learning in an occupational area

ONE or TWO year elective program

Combines academic AND technical instruction with mentored on-the-job training

Available to ALL youth in participating districts

YA Program Requirements

1. Paid on the job experience and learning2. Uses skilled job-site mentors 3. Demonstrate skill competencies thru performance evaluation 4. YA Program Completion:

State issued skill certificate (DWD) HS diploma (HS) Credit at a Wisconsin TC (TC)

YA Program Structure

DWD: TWO state YA Administrative staff

YA Coordinators: WI is divided into 32 Consortiums each with

a designated YA Program Coordinator

Participating Public School Districts: On site teacher/staff coordinator

YA Required Program Outcomes

1. At least 80% of 2 year YAs must receive HS diploma

2. At least 75% of enrolled YA students are expected to successfully complete the YA program and receive the state skill certificate

3. At least 60% of two-year YA program graduates are expected to be offered employment by their YA employer

Employer Driven Program offerings determined by demand

Pay wages to train & recruit

Act as job-site mentors

Statewide skills list developed with employer groups

Student performance evaluated by the employer

Student Tested

THEN1 Program21 Students9 Employers

NOW:10 Career Cluster Programs with40 Occupational OptionsYA has served OVER 15,000 Students since

1991

WI Work-Based Learning Choices

1. Service Learning/Volunteering

2. Job Shadowing

3. Internships/Training

4. Employability Skills

5. School-Based Enterprise

6. Cooperative (Co-op) Education (DPI)

7. Cooperative Skills Certificate (Skills Co-op) (DPI)

8. Youth Apprenticeship (YA) (DWD)

CHOOSE the one that BEST meets the student’s goals!

Fits Workforce AND Educational need

BENEFITS of YA Hands-on, Applied, Real-World learning IN

Worksites

Career Pathway choices

Can fulfill Sector Strategy needs for workforce pipeline to youth

Current programs in WI’s HI demand industries

Offers Dual credit/TC articulation

YA Program Timeframes

1. Two year program (Level II)- STANDARD 900 hours of work site learning 360 hours of related classroom instruction

OR

2. One year program (Level I)- OPTION 450 hours of work site learning 180 hours of related classroom instruction

YA Consortium’s Role

Approval from DWD to operate YA Program Recruit Students AND Employers Advisory committee Yearly commitment with participating high

schools, technical colleges, and local businesses YA grievance procedure Provide employer mentor training

Employer’s Role Participate in mentor training session Interview & Hire YA students Provide on the job training to YA student Pay YA student Progress Reviews Ensure 450 hours of worksite training/work hours Comply with Child Labor Laws

YA Curriculum FeaturesBased on SAME curriculum format used by WI

Tech College SystemPerformance Based

Competency Performance Standards Learning Objectives

Assessed at the Worksite by the Employer Mentor

Required Related InstructionClassroom instruction to supplement the

learning of the work site competencies.

Defined in the Learning Objectives for each Competency (The CONTENT the students should know to perform the Competencies)

CAN be delivered BY: High School Tech College Employer

Instructor Qualifications

Purposely Flexible so consortiums may hire the most appropriate instructors

HS licensure with knowledge of current practices & techniques, recent work history or Tech College certification

Technical College instructor certification Industry Trainers with 3 years experience or

qualified journeyman

Required SkillsREQUIRED of ALL YA students

Core SkillsSafety & Security SkillsBroad Occupational Technical Skills

Aligned with National Career Cluster Standards

WHAT’s CHANGED? Added choice of 1 or 2 year programs (1999) Loss of STW (2000) & Tech Prep Funding (2011) Reduced state funding (2001) Alignment to Career Pathways Model (2006-

present) Slowed growth due to economic downturn (2006-

present) YA Enrollment drops as Employers tighten

budgets (2008)

The Response

YA programs REVISED to be:

More consistent More flexible More outreach

Without losing Rigor!

Listened to our customers Child Labor Laws Guidance Liability & Insurance Guidance Technical College Articulation Guidance Marketing & Educational Materials (print,

presentations, web, testimonials, videos) Outreach (DPI, WMC, WEDC, CWI, Legislative)

Resource Mapping

Aka Environmental Scanning or Asset Mapping Essential Tools: Improving Secondary Education

& Transition for Youth With Disabilities- Community Resource Mapping (Tool Kit pdf)

Community Resource Mapping- Knowing Your Youth Services Landscape (Customizable Tool)

Youth Resource Mapping: Partnering with Service Providers & Youth to Understand the Supply & Demand for Youth Services in a Local Context (RS Paper)

Leveraging Resources- Collaborate

Greater Milwaukee Committee- Talent Dividend (CEOs for Cities Competition)

Around YOUTH

College & Career readiness Identified stakeholders Facilitated conversations- Handout Gathered information- Handout

DB of youth resources (to be developed)

Educate stakeholders Provide services (Career Coaching seminars)

Leveraging Resources- Partner

Waukesha County Workforce Investment Board & A local YA Consortium

Around Waukesha County YOUTH Employment

Youth Committee representation WIA Youth & YA program education Finding employers Connecting eligible youth Using WIA funds to help support WIA youth in YA

Use Data Consult WIBs & Economic Development groups Regional LMI to determine programs

Hi Growth, Hi Demand WF aging out Entry Level & CPs available

LED Tool- QWI (Quarterly WF Indicators) By State, County, Metro, WIA By Year, Quarter By Age Group By Industry (NAICS)

THANK YOU!THANK YOU!

Robin Kroyer-KubicekRobin Kroyer-KubicekCESA6 FOR

the WISCONSIN Department of Workforce Development

920-252-0359

rkkubicek@cesa6.org