Program Descriptions

PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Juniors and seniors who have previously taken Agriscience courses and have expressed a career interest in the agrisciences area are candidates for this program.

The employer provides opportunities to experience the broad field of agriscience careers. The employer evaluates the student’s performance each quarter, gives guidance and provides a working environment for them to achieve the competencies of the State Youth Apprenticeship Certificate. They also provide a mentor to work closely with the apprentice.

Students may be employed in production agriculture positions in the area.  Students need to be employed a minimum of 450 hours for this one year program.

Students will receive ½ - 1 credit per semester. All students should receive a wage according to the type of work they are performing.

Agriculture
Must be enrolled in Agriculture classes to be a one-year apprenticeship.

• Core employability competencies, which included basic skills: personal/interpersonal skills; thinking information processing skills; systems/technology skills

AYES (Automotive Youth Educational System)

Students enrolling in the program will particpate two years. Year One training is offered at both Jefferson High School and MATC-Watertown. Year Two is offered ONLY at Jefferson High School. If you, as a family, agree for your son or daughter to participate in this program, it is necessary for your child (who must be 16 years of age or older) to follow very carefully the outline below:

At Jefferson High School, as a junior, students will enroll first semester in Automotive Technology (the basic course designed to help students understand the basic concepts in automotive technology.) During the first semester, they will also take Brakes, Steering and Suspension. During the second semester, they will take Engine Performance and Electronics.

*If a Jefferson High School student enrolls in Automotive Technology class during his/her sophomore year and has above average skills, employment that trains in the competencies of the AYES program for both the Junior and Senior Year may be secured sometime during the junior year. (This option for sophomore enrollment is available only to Jefferson High School students.)

** When a student from any participating district enrolls in the Automotive Technology class during his/her junior year, Brakes Steering & Suspension and Engine Performance and Electronics must be completed by the end of the semester of that year if he/she plans to pursue the AYES experience. Every effort will be made to help secure and make available work-based competency training for the second semester, if student performs in the classroom with above-average skills.

During the senior year, all students must enroll in the 2-Hour Block, Advanced Automotive Technology, at Jefferson High School where competency training for AYES is finalized.

CONTACTS

Each school district coordinator listed under Auto Youth Apprenticeship, as well as:

• Richard Nowlain, Jefferson High School, Program Coordinator: 920-675-1165
• Ron Albanese, Instructor, MATC Watertown: 920-206-8025

AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Students who have expressed an interest and desire for a career in the automotive industry are participants in this one or two year program.

Students work in any automotive or farm implements facility that is able to provide 90% of the youth apprenticeship competencies. They are also able to provide opportunities for the students to perform tasks that are appropriate for them according to State Youth Apprenticeship curriculum. A mentor is also provided by the establishment to work with the student in obtaining the competencies.

This is a one or two year program with students in paid training 450 hours minimum for the one year program and 900 hours minimum for the two year program. Students earn 1 ½ credits per semester with pay the same as any beginning employee as established by the participating youth apprenticeship training stations.

Automotive
Must be enrolled in Automotive classes.

• Automotive Servicing Basics, which includes safety regulations and procedures; maintenance of work area, acquire parts, process work orders; diagnose customer concerns
• Vehicle Maintenance, which includes procedures for maintaining vehicles and computerized engine performance, diagnostics and repair
• Core employability skills, which include basic skills; personal/interpersonal skills; productivity; responsibility, working cooperatively, communicating clearly and learning effectively

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Wayne Bahr	(920)563-7811 x1177
Jefferson	Rick Nowlain	(920)675-1165
Johnson Creek	Chris Klatt	(920)699-3481
Lake Mills	Rich Dykstra	(920)648-2355 x314
Waterloo	Cameron Schwenn	(920)478-2191 x4151
Watertown	Tom Gallman	(920)262-7500 x3211

DRAFTING/DESIGN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Students in this program are either Juniors or Seniors who have a desire to pursue a career in Drafting/Design Architecture, Drafting/Design Engineering or Drafting/Design Mechanical.

The student can be employed in any business or industry that employs drafting/designers in architecture, engineering, or mechanical areas. They also are able to provide the student with the competency-based training in the drafting/design area that is specific to the student’s career interest.

This is a one or two year program with students in paid training 450 hours for the one year program and 900 hours minimum for the two year program. Students receive 1 credit per semester with pay the same as any beginning employee as established by the participating youth apprenticeship training station.

Drafting/Design Architecture
Must be enrolled in classes directly relating to competencies. Students must complete two of the certification areas listed below.

• Fundamentals of Drafting
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Architectural Construction Documentation
• Materials and Methods of Construction

Drafting/Design - Mechanical
Must be enrolled in classes directly relating to competencies. Students must complete two of the certification areas listed below.

• Fundamentals of Drafting
• Computer Aided Drafting
• Engineering Graphics
• Manufacturing Methods and Processing

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Steve Neuens	(920)563-7811
Jefferson	Don Delzer	(920)675-1172
Johnson Creek	Chris Klatt	(920)699-3481
Waterloo	Mike Gratz	(920)478-2171
Watertown	Tom Gallman	(920)262-7500 x3211

HEALTH SERVICES YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Students who enroll in this program are interested in pursuing a career in the health services area and need to enroll in the Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) course. These students may have one or two semesters of additional health services classroom training before enrolling or concurrent with enrollment in the youth apprenticeship program.

The students can be employed in any health care institution that can work with the student in attaining the youth apprenticeship competencies. The company will provide a mentor who is willing to work with the students.

This is a one or two year program. Students are paid and trained 450 hours minimum for the one year program and 900 hours minimum for the two year program. Students usually receive 1 credit per semester for the classroom and work-based training. Pay is determined by the youth apprenticeship employers.

Health Services - Year 1
Courses to be taken include Introduction to Health Occupations, CNA, and Medical Terminology - CNA and Medical Terminology are offered through Youth Options at MATC and must be signed up for by the March 1^st and October 1^st deadline.
The Youth Apprenticeship Skill standards are performed in:

• Fundamentals of Client Care I, which includes skills as a Certified Nursing Assistant(CNA) NOTE It is important to understand there will be an NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program) Examination at the end of this experience to measure nurse aid-related knowledge, skills and abilities. The NNAAP Examination is made up of both a written (or Oral) examination and a skills evaluation assuring that the CNA can safely perform the job on an entry-level. The fees listed below have been established for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program in the State of Wisconsin.

Written Examination & Skills Evaluation	(both)	$100.00
Oral Examination & Skills Evaluation	(both)	$100.00
Written Examination ONLY	(re-test)	$41.00
Skills Examination ONLY	(re-test)	$59.00
Oral Examination ONLY	(re-test)	$41.00

You must pay for both the Written (or Oral) Examination and the Skills Evaluation the first time you test.

• Fundamentals of Client Care II & III, which includes client care competencies
• Core Employability Skills, which include communicating effectively; respecting the rights of clients, acting responsibly; ensuring safe environment for client; maintaining client confidentiality

Health Services - Year 2
Health Care Services I & II - Must be enrolled in coursework relating to health occupations. Students must complete two of the certification areas listed below.

• Health Information Services
• Therapeutic Services
• Diagnostic Services

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Linda Straub	(920)563-7811 x1114
Jefferson	Carolyn Behrens	(920)675-1153
Johnson Creek	Eric Ranzen	(920)669-3481
Lake Mills	Diane Radovan	(920)648-2355
Waterloo	Diane Skalitzy	(920)478-2171
Watertown	Lisa Sweet	(920)262-1514

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

This program is either a one or two year program for students who have a knowledge base and skill in the technology field and who are software, hardware and help desk oriented. Students in this program may obtain the A+ Certification as well as MOUS Certification. Check with individual district course description book to be sure of offerings.

Employers in this program provide students with hand-on opportunities to work with computers and software application problems in a business and/or industry setting. Any business or industry that is able to provide the competency training and work experiences needed has the opportunity to participate in this program.

Students enrolled in this program need to work a minimum of 450 hours for the one year program and 900 hours for the two year program. They receive 1 credit per semester with pay being the same as any beginning employee as established by the participating employer.

Information Technology
Must be enrolled in classes that teach competencies of the Youth Apprenticeship.

• Core abilities
• Safety
• Project and Flow Skills
• Business Environment Skills
• Core Computer Software and Hardware Skills

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	John Ottow	(920)563-7813
Jefferson	Cory Brummeyer	(920)675-1138
Johnson Creek	Sharon Anton	(920)699-3481
Lake Mills	Barb Zastrow	(920)648-2355
Waterloo	Lyn Dose	(920)478-2171
Watertown	Michelle Gibson	(920)262-7500 x3151

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY/NETWORKING YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP (CISCO)

Students who have a knowledge base and skill in the technology field, and who are hardware networking oriented are candidates for this program. This is a one or two year program depending upon the student and the employer.

Employers for this program provide students with hand-on opportunities to work with computers and networks inside a business/industry environment. Any business or industry that is able to provide the competency training is eligible to participate in this program.

Students must work a minimum of 450 hours for the one year program and 900 hours for the two year program. They earn 1 credit per semester with the pay being the same as any beginning employee as established by the participating youth apprenticeship training employer.

Information Technology/Networking
Must be enrolled in CISCO Systems classes.

• Core Abilities and Safety
• Basic Network Design and Analysis
• Network Installation/Wiring
• Test Network Operation
• Network Router Installation
• Test Network and Route Operation

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Tom Kohl	(920)563-7811 x1176
Watertown	Cyndy Sandberg	(920)206-3319

MANUFACTURING MACHINING YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

Students who have expressed an interest and desire for a career in the manufacturing machining industry are candidates for this program.

Employers in this program allow the student to do tasks that are appropriate for them according to State Youth Apprenticeship curriculum. They also provide a mentor to work closely with apprentice. The student can be employed in any manufacturing facility that is able to provide 90% of the competency training.

This is a one or two year program with student in paid training 450 hours minimum for the one year program and 900 hours for the two year program.

Students in this program earn 1 credit per semester with pay the same as any beginning employee as established by the participating youth apprenticeship training stations.

Manufacturing/Machining
Must be enrolled in Technology Ed. Classes which support the competencies in:

• Manufacturing fundamentals
• Machine Tool Concepts
• Advanced Machining Concepts
• Introduction to CNC and Manufacturing Careers

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Tom Kohl	563-7811 x1176	Jefferson	Chuck Gorchels	675-1172
Johnson Creek	Eric Ranzen	699-3481	Lake Mills	Rich Dykstra	648-2355 x314
Waterloo	Mike Chopin	478-2171	Watertown	Bruce Magnuson	262-7500 x3248

MANUFACTURING PRODUCTION TECHNICIAN YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

The Manufacturing Production Technician Youth Apprenticeship program is designed to give students opportunities in manufacturing with vaious areas of competencies offered and is available to a wide variety of students. Students involved in this youth apprenticeship must be aware that competencies are offered in the following areas: Casting Processes; Forging Processes; Heat Treating Processes; Plastic Molding Processes; Welding, Brazing, Soldering; Conventional Machining Processes: Automatic Machining Processes. Students are required to meet the competencies of Team Environment and selection of two (or more) of the processes listed above.

Check with district contacts listed below as many variations of manufacturing work-based learning may be able to apply to the competencies of this youth apprenticeship.

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Joe Kapugia	(920) 563-7811 ext. 1175
Jefferson	Charles Gorchels	(920) 675-1172
Johnson Creek	Eric Ranzen	(920)699-3481
Lake Mills	Rich Dykstra	(920) 478-2355
Waterloo	Mike Chopin	(920) 478-2171
Watertown	Bruce Magnuson	(920) 262-7500 ext. 3268

Manufacturing Production Technician Youth Apprenticeship Special Programming utilizing On-Site instruction for students in jeopardy of not being able to receive a diploma and graduate from a traditional high school experience as a result of being credit deficient.

A special arrangement has been made with three of our local companies to provide a special manufacturing production technician opportunity for students who are presently "at risk" of not completing high school without an alternative educational program and have expressed an interest in the career area of manufacturing.

The employer for this program needs to know student’s limits and goals, and provides on site education, both academic and apprenticeship. The employer also provides mentors and trainers for the apprenticeship students and works closely with the district to provide competency base curriculum.

The students who apply for and are accepted into this program are presently placed at Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group LLC, Jefferson; Trek Bicycle, Waterloo; and Opportunities, Inc., Fort Atkinson. This program is year-round with students on the work-site 40 hours a week with time off being company declared holidays only. Hours of work usually are 7 am - 3:30 pm. The students are paid an hourly wage for this training and can receive regular incentives based on performance and attendance. Also students must attend designated two hour classes on-site with teachers listed below.

Sites and Contacts

Program Director	Donna Essock	(920)568-4479
Briggs etc. Products - Jefferson	Maggie O’Brien Kern, teacher	(920)674-3750 x1555
Trek Bicycle Corporation - Waterloo	Ann Noltner, teacher	(920)478-2191
Opportunities, Inc. - Fort Atkinson	Chris Harpster, teacher	(920)563-2437
	Ann Noltner, teacher

WELDING YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

The Welding Youth Apprenticeship program is a one or two year program for any student who is interested in welding as a career option.

The student is enrolled in welding courses at their local high school. They are placed with an employer who employs welders and can provide hands-on training in the welding competencies.

Students who are in the one year program need 450 hours on the job and two year program students need 900 hours of paid training minimum.

Credit for this program varies per school district. Typically the student earns ½ credit per semester for the classroom training and ½ credit for 180 hours of work experience per semester.

Welding
Must be enrolled in Technology Ed classes which support the competencies in:

• Welding Basics, which include drawing and welding symbol interpretation; visual examination principals and practices
• Welding principles and practices (Must complete 2 processes of 4 - Stick, TIG, MIG or Flux Core)
• Cutting principles and practices (Must complete a minimum of 2 processes - Manual Oxyfuel, Machine Oxyfuel; air carbon, plasma or Laser, which counts as 2 processes)

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Joe Kapugia	(920)563-7811 x1175	Jefferson	Chuck Gorchels	(920)675-1172
Johnson Creek	Eric Ranzen	(920)699-3481	Lake Mills	Rich Dykstra	(920)648-2355 x314
Waterloo	Mike Chopin	(920)478-2171	Watertown	Tom Gallman	(920)262-7500 x3211

Certified Skills COOP Programs

CERTIFIED CHILD CARE SERVICES COOP

This program is for students who have expressed a career interest in the Child Care field. Students in this program have completed the Introduction to Child Care course with at least a C average and have their Childcare Assistant Teacher license. The students have received previous work experience through field trips and volunteer time at local childcare centers.

Students are placed with employers who provide opportunities for student interaction with children under a teacher’s guidance and aids student in attaining Childcare Teacher license as well as competencies for the State Certified Childcare Certificate.

Work-sites for this program can be public and parochial elementary schools, local childcare centers and preschools. Students should be employed a minimum of 10 hours a week. Their schedules can be flexible to accommodate employers if employed at the start of the semester.

The student usually earns ½ to 1 credit depending upon the site and licensure of the student.

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Linda Straub	(920)563-7811 x1114
Watertown	Sandy Haack	(920)262-7500 x3247

CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE COOP

This is a program for seniors who have a career interest in the food service field.

The employer works closely with the school to establish a training plan where school and work supplement one another. The job site evaluates the student periodically and provides time to talk with the coordinator about the students progress on the job. They work with coordinator to assist in the accomplishment of the competencies for State Certified Food Service Certificate.

The student can be employed at local restaurants, institutions, fast food, delicatessens and school food service. They need to work a minimum of 10 hours a week. The time depends on the student’s schedule and the employer’s needs. Students should be employed for the entire school year.

One credit per semester for class and on-the-job training is what the student receives for participating in this program. They are paid the same wages as all other beginning employees within state and federal guidelines.

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Linda Straub	(920)563-7811 x1114
Johnson Creek	Eric Ranzen	(920)699-3481
Watertown	Jolene Massuch	(920)262-7500 x3247

CERTIFIED MARKETING EDUCATION COOP

Seniors who have completed the course(s) Marketing and/or Advertising Sales Promotions during their junior year are eligible for this program. Students with a career interest in marketing, management or an occupation which requires a knowledge of marketing enroll in this program.

The work-site can be local retail and service business or manufacturers who provide the students with a variety of marketing and sales training opportunities. They also work with the school in the training and evaluation of the students job performance to obtain the State Certified Marketing Certificate.

Student’s time to work is flexible, depending upon the work site and the student’s schedule. They should be employed a minimum of 10 hours a week and should be employed for the entire school year. They are to be paid the same wage as all other beginning employees within state and federal guidelines.

Students enrolled in this program usually obtain 1 credit per semester, ½ credit for the classroom and ½ credit for the work experience.

Schools and Contacts

Watertown

Lynn Miller

(920)262-7500 x3161

CERTIFIED SKILLS BUSINESS COOP

This program is for Seniors who have taken the necessary classes to prepare them for the business area they wish to go into. These are students who have a career goal of being employed in a business setting.

Employers have an understanding of young people, provide for a wide variety of experiences, and maintain school policies for those who participate in this program. They provide work-based competencies to assist in Certified Business Coop for students to attain the State Certified Business Certificate.

The work-sites for this program are a wide variety of local businesses both public and private. The students are usually employed 480 hours. Most students begin at 1:15 p.m. and continue through normal working hours. Students usually receive one credit per semester and receive at least minimum wage.

Students must be enrolled in appropriate business classes. Core employability competencies, which includes basic academic skills, personal/interpersonal skills; critical thinking/information processing skills; interrelationships of skills; and working with technologies.

• Specific competencies, which include communications; word and information management; financial record keeping using spreadsheets and databases; business procedures
• Specialty competencies, which include accounting or technology

Schools and Contacts

Fort Atkinson	Linda Draeger	(920)563-7811 x2036
Jefferson	Cory Brummeyer	(920)675-1138
Johnson Creek	Sharon Anton	(920)699-3481
Lake Mills	Barb Zastrow	(920)648-2355
Waterloo	Lyn Dose	(920)478-2171
Watertown	Lynn Miller	(920)262-7500 x3161