Youth Apprenticeship Coordinators / Partners Resources

Learn about YA program operations and administrative procedures through the following resources:

• Starting a Youth Apprenticeship Program (wisconsin.gov)
• YA Coordinator Planning Calendar
• YA Regulations, Policies and Procedures Manual 2020
• Legal Requirements Governing YA Student Employment
• Instructor responsibilities and qualifications in the YA program
• Requirements for YA Related Technical Instruction
• Requirements for the YA Employment
• Youth Apprenticeship and Students with Disabilities: Stackable Resources
• Bridging Youth to Registered Apprenticeship (wisconsin.gov)
• Youth Apprenticeship Forms and Publications

The Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship Program guidelines are developed in collaboration with and endorsed by representatives from Wisconsin businesses, industry associations and trade representatives in each program area.

• YA Regulations, Policies and Procedures Manual 2020
• Program Funding
• Program Administration
• Youth Apprenticeship Responsibilities (wisconsin.gov)
• Operational Procedures
• YA Program Student Participation (wisconsin.gov)

The purpose of the grant is to sustain and expand the statewide youth apprenticeship program. All local partnerships must be approved by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) to operate a Youth Apprenticeship Program.

• Submitting a YA Program Application and Grant
• How Can I Ensure My Program Grant Will be Awarded?
• Grant Management -Expenditures/Match Form

Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program has 11 occupational areas and 75 pathways offerings.

• OJL Guides
• Outreach Materials

Materials are intended to assist DWD staff, Regional and local coordinators as well as the general public in educating industry, employers, students, and parents on the advantages of Youth Apprenticeship.

• Outreach Materials
• Youth Apprenticeship Biannual Student Profile Instructions
  • YA Biannual Student Profiles are a required part of the annual grant. At least two profiles must be submitted by each consortium during the fiscal year. Both profiles will be due by June 1st, 2024. This form can be found at: Youth Apprenticeship Forms and Publications.
• Submit Success Stories/YA Events
• Using YA Logo
• Youth Apprenticeship Forms and Publications
• YA Day: Event Suggestions
• Guidance of Sharing Success of YA
• Dental Assistant YA Flyer