Program Information
Mission Statement
Jefferson County STC Consortium will provide opportunities for
competency, skill-based, hands-on training for its high school
students combining academic and technical instruction with mentored
on-the-job learning.
Did You Know...
- Wisconsin statewide statistics indicate that more then half of our
graduating high school students do not either attend or finish
a four-year college degree.
- In 2004-2005 only 23 percent of those beginning a four-year college
degree finished with only 10 percent finding jobs in their field of study.
The results of these statistics mean that students are:
- Often taking college preparatory courses that may have no purpose
- Intending to go to technical college after graduation and often have
inadequate preparation
- Going directly into the workforce and may not have
high-level technical skills needed in an industry specific area-
limiting students to low-wage entry-level jobs
The following Jefferson County High Schools provide Career & Technical
Education programming
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
- Automotive Youth Educational Systems - AYES
- A two year program combining required competency based education in both the classroom and
in the workplace.
- Youth Apprenticeship - (May be a One- or Two-Year Program)
- Must include work-based learning in both programs
- Certified Skills COOP
- Available in Agriculture, Business, Child Care, Food Services, and Marketing
- Career and Technical Course Work
- Individual courses are being provided in each school district.
Consult your district Course Selection Booklets for details.
- Youth Options - A Post-Secondary Option
- Available to 11th or 12th grade students
- A program that entitles qualified 11th or 12th
grade students enrolled in public schools of Wisconsin to attend a
post-secondary institution for the purpose of taking one or more courses
that are not offered at the local district.
- School districts pay and grant credit for eligible post-secondary
coursework unless the high school already offers a course having a
comparable (80% match) content.
For complete answers to questions please check Youth Options -
Frequently Asked Questions & Their Answers
WHAT IS "AYES"?
RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE of CLASSES for AYES PARTICIPATION
AYES (Automotive Youth Educational System) is the premier organization helping
to create strong partnerships between local dealerships and secondary
schools that offers high quality automotive programs. Currently, there are
only 14 schools in the State of Wisconsin offering this opportunity. Here in Jefferson County, Jefferson High School is one of those elite sites.
AYES is supported by a number of automotive manufacturers in a national
strategy that relies on the dedicated efforts of the local partners -
dealerships and schools - to make it work successfully. AYES is also
supported by the NADA, ASE, participating state and metropolitan dealer
associations, state department of education and dedicated suppliers to the
retail automotive industry.
The Automotive Program at Jefferson High School is extremely fortunate to
be able to participate in AYES. As a result, it is important to note that
this is a program designed to focus on the development of entry-level
service technicians through a carefully monitored competency skill based
training - both in the high school classroom and in the work-site service
areas. Dealerships and independent automotive shops will provide paid
work-site opportunities where students can develop skills through extended
hands-on learning once the student proves his/her competence in the classroom.
Upon successful completion, students will receive an AYES certificate and
should be qualified to be an entry-level employee or to pursue college-level
automotive technical studies. Many technical colleges are offering up to
15 credits for successful completion of AYES programming at the high school
level.
Competencies are taught in classes as follows:
- Automotive Technology
- Is the Introductory Course for all four parts of the entire AYES
program and must be taken first before Brakes, Steering & Suspension and Engine Performance & Electronics classes
- Brakes, Steering and Suspension
- Includes instruction in Brakes, Steering and Suspension
- Engine Performance and Electronics
- Includes instruction in Electrical and Engine Performance
- Advanced Transportation
- Senior Year 2-Hour Block - Competency Finalization
- A one or two-year sequence of courses developing each student's
academic and occupational competencies
- Work 450 hours in an approved site either during approved school
hours, after school or during the summer
- Learning and training based on competency standards developed
by industry and labor both in-school and at the work-site
- Supervised by a trained mentor at the work-based learning site
- Parent Visitations (phone, open houses, or home visits)
- Assurances of competency training -
- Discipline coordinator determines where competency is met
(school or work)
- Training plan in place determining when and how competencies meet
- A signed training agreement with students, parents, employers,
school personnel
Jefferson County Consortium Coordinator oversees
- On-Site evaluations completed four times/year at grading time
- Receive from 3-18 Advanced Standing (AS) credits in the technical
college system
- Earn a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency certifying skill
attainment
- Registered with State of Wisconsin Department of Workforce Solutions
- Programs are governed by the Department of Public Instruction(DPI)
- Programs have competencies approved by DPI certifying skills of student upon completion
- Follow all procedures & regulations of Youth Apprenticeship
- All programs are supervised and receive high school credit
- Students will be released from school - amount of time
depends on total overall credits needed for graduation
- All participants must be enrolled in a related class
- All participants are paid minimum wage or higher
AYES, Youth Apprenticeship & Certified Skills PROGRAMS CONSORTIUM
HIGH SCHOOLS OFFERINGS BELOW
* Students should check in their individual districts to determine the
delivery of the AYES program in their home school or hub school =
Jefferson High School.
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