Participate in Youth Apprenticeship

Participating in Youth Apprenticeship has many benefits. Youth Apprenticeship allows you to:

• Shape the quality of your future workforce
• Access a pipeline of skilled employees
• Recruit potential employees
• Build greater employee loyalty and lower turnover
• Create positive PR by helping youth with employment and education
• Develop partnerships with local high schools

Get Started

Contact area high school(s) and ask for the designated Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator or Ben Bliese, Career and Employer Services Coordinator at NTC, at 715.803.1190 or blieseb@ntc.edu.

Resources for Employers

Whether you are an employer who currently participates in the Youth Apprenticeship program or a new employer considering the program, the resources provided below will help you successfully navigate the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Welcome Message For YA Mentors

Thank you for supporting our Youth Apprenticeship program! We are excited to partner with you and your company and hope you have a positive experience with your high school Youth Apprentice. Please watch this video for important information about mentor responsibilities.

Forms

• Youth Apprenticeship Employer Resource Packet
• Youth Apprenticeship Department of Workforce Development (DWD) Information & Resources
• Manufacturing & Construction Equipment and Child Labor Laws

DWD Resources for Employers

Materials contain information about Youth Apprenticeship, Youth Apprenticeship to Registered Apprenticeship Bridging opportunities, as well as the advantages of building your talent pipeline through the DWD Youth Apprenticeship program.

View Resources

NEW On-The-Job Learning (OJL) Performance Guides

• Youth Apprenticeship Complete List of On-the-Job Learning Guides

Have Questions?

Please contact Ben Bliese with any questions relating to Youth Apprenticeship.