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