Key elements of the program
Nationally recognized industry certification
Industry-developed skill standards
Scalable wages
Expose to multiple aspects of the industry
Skilled mentors assigned to train the students
Related classroom instruction
Curriculum guidelines for all programs
Performance evaluation of demonstrated competencies
Wrap around services
Responsibilities of local school districts
Recruit and coordinate students for the youth apprenticeship program
Integrate the youth apprenticeship program into the student’s overall educational program
Develop curriculum maps for each youth apprentice to integrate professional skills, academic skills, and technical skills
Sign the Education/Training Agreement for each student and complying with the conditions and requirements identified in the agreement
Curriculum Requirements
A minimum of 180 hours OR 2 semesters of classroom related technical instruction is required for each one year YA program with 250 of the work hours coinciding with the instruction
Learning objectives may be taught on-the-job and/or through the related technical instruction, but all of the applicable learning objectives must be covered
Responsibilities of youth apprentice employers
Interview and hire
Monitor both required hours of work and limits
Pay minimum wage or higher
Provide workers compensation coverage
Provide instruction in required competencies and mentorship
Provide a safe and well-supervised working environment
Sign and comply with the requirements in the Apprenticeship Agreement
Program Monitoring
The local steering committee is responsible for developing procedures to monitor the youth apprenticeship program to ensure that:
* The statewide youth apprenticeship curriculum guideline is being followed;
* The curriculum is regularly reviewed and modifications are sent to USDoL for approval;
* Written evaluation reports are completed every semester;
* Students are meeting: High school graduation requirements, required apprenticeship hours, and benchmarks for required competencies