Students interested in a Youth Apprenticeship for the 2025-2026 school year should mark their calendars for the

The Annual Youth Apprenticeship Information Nights.

The last virtual information night on March 3rd,2025 will include representatives from the Dane County School Consortium and CTE Coordinators to discuss existing and new youth apprenticeship opportunities. Additionally, there will be a second meeting immediately following for students interested in a career in health care with UW Health.

Use the March 3rd Link below to Sign Up! 

January 21st, 2025 - Virtual Meeting

February 12th - Virtual due to weather

March 3rd, 2025 - Virtual Meeting

For students interested in a career in health care, please review the UW Health Apprenticeship 2025-2026 flyer for more information. Students must attend one of the three general Youth Apprenticeship Information Nights shown in the three links above, in addition to registering and attending the additional session to apply for a position with UW Health. Please find a link and QR code contained in the UW Health link above.

The Biotechnology Program is a partnership between the Dane County School Consortium and the Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Institute (BTCI).  The  program offers high school juniors and seniors an intensive work and technical training experience in the biotechnology field.

Students will work in bioscience/biotechnology settings. There they will acquire basic skills pertinent to lab work and techniques in the first year along with core employability and safety skills. In the second year, students will further develop testing skills and become proficient in a variety of bioscience tests and applications dependent on their worksite setting.

Biotechnology Youth Apprenticeship Program Application Process

The Youth Apprenticeship Program offers students the opportunity to connect classroom experiences to a career-based internship under the guidance of an industry mentor.  Students who participate in the youth apprenticeship program benefit from enhanced knowledge of a particular industry with experiential learning to further their knowledge and skills.  Assistance is provided to locate the on-site apprenticeship that best addresses the student's career goals. View the Informational Youth Apprenticeship Slideshow

Apprenticeships are available for both juniors and seniors and they include specialized training in research labs, healthcare facilities, pharmacies, financial institutions, information technology, businesses, construction, manufacturing, and more.  Students may visit https://www.dcsc.org/youth-apprenticeship-checklist and/or https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/apprenticeship/ya-applicants.htm to view all career areas and occupational pathways.  The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship website highlights which college admission requirements each youth Apprenticeship program fulfills at each UW System campus.

The State of Wisconsin is continuing to annually provide additional youth apprenticeship programs to expand opportunities.  Students will notice on the first link above that Dane County has additional areas that are not associated with official youth apprenticeship programs; however, industry partners support a regional education and training program.  Connect with Dave Thomas, Career & Technical Education Coordinator, for additional details by calling 608-829-9858, email dthomas2@mcpasd.k12.wi.us

Interested in a Technology Services Youth Apprentice IT Help Desk Technician Opportunity?

Apply here or use the QR code below.

Level 1: 

• 450 Hours of on the job experience (student is responsible for securing employment)

  • This averages out to 12 hours/week during the school year. Students may work during the summer and count hours.

• 2 semesters of related instruction (Course at the high school or at offsite location)

Level 2:

• 900 Hours of on the job experience over two years

  • This averages out to 12 hours/week during the school year.  Students may work during the summer and count hours.

• 4 semesters of related instruction (Courses at the high school or at an offsite location)

Information on other available positions can be found here:

UW Credit Union Youth Apprenticeship Opportunities

Multiple Positions Available in InformationTechnology

The Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District Information Technology (IT) Youth Apprentice (YA) program allows Middleton High School students to work with the MCPASD Technology Department to develop skills related to technology systems, supports, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity.

During the summer, MCPASD YAs work alongside Technology Department Staff to refresh, repair, and prepare technology systems for the following school year. Students work closely with District Help Desk staff to learn the systems and procedures needed to support teaching and learning at MHS.

The school year gives YAs the chance to work for the MHS Student 1:1 Help Desk during the school day. This work allows students to learn about and support equipment used for teaching and learning at MHS while working alongside a Help Desk Staff Mentor.

The second year of the YA experience gives students the option to learn about Technology Network Infrastructure and Cybersecurity. They will work alongside District System Engineers to learn and practice these concepts.

When students complete the YA experience with the District Technology Department, they will have experiences that prepare them to explore opportunities in the technology field, as well as develop connections with District Staff and resources.