Connecting Ozaukee Students and Employers
Are you looking for a way to invest in the future workforce while gaining support for your business? The Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship program connects engaged employers with aspiring young apprentices eager to learn and grow. We facilitate meaningful partnerships that enhance skill development and workplace readiness. Let’s work together to create pathways for success in your industry!
Youth Apprenticeship (YA) is a highly successful talent acquisition strategy in which employers hire high school juniors or seniors for a one or two-year apprenticeship. During the apprenticeship, the student continues toward high school graduation and takes courses related to the profession as a way of enhancing what is being learned on the job.
The YA Program has been connecting employers with high school student talent for over 25 years, creating a scalable and successful program with input from industry.
Employers extend permanent job offers to more than 75 percent of the graduating youth apprentices annually, making YA an excellent pipeline for recruiting and retaining loyal, well-trained talent.
How do I get started with Youth Apprenticeship?
Contact Ozaukee Youth Apprenticeship
We will help you identify the YA program and pathway(s) that best suit your business needs.
Interview Potential Youth Apprentices
Once you decide that YA is a strategy you want to employ, OYA will help identify potential apprentices for you to interview. All hiring decisions are yours to make!
Mentor & Train Youth Apprentices
Once an employer and youth apprentice agree to work together, all parties (employer, youth apprentice and their parent/guardian, school representative, and YA coordinator) sign an Education and Training Agreement. Employers agree to provide at least 450 hours of work per year under the supervision of a workplace mentor and to train the apprentices in competencies/skills that are pre-determined by industry leaders.
Review the Progress of Your Youth Apprentices
Working with your YA coordinator, you will review your youth apprentice's progress on a regular basis to ensure success for both your business and the apprentice.
