Youth Apprenticeship

Autumn Bloohm's Youth Apprenticeship Story

Autumn Bloohm, Bay Port 2024, has always known she wanted to be a fire fighter. Watch the video to hear, in her own words, about Autumn and how her Youth Apprenticeship with the Suamico Fire Department has solidified her passion for future career.

What is Youth Apprenticeship?

Youth Apprenticeship is a work-based learning experience for high school juniors and seniors. Students get paid, hands-on learning experiences in Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development approved career clusters where they can enhance their learning between school and the workplace.

Students enrolled in Bay Port’s Youth Apprenticeship program will learn and apply workplace skills with local employer mentors to earn money while learning applicable skills.

The ultimate goal is to become college and career ready while encompassing the HSSD Graduate Profile.

Why Participate in Youth Apprenticeship?
Youth Apprenticeship Pathways

Why Participate in Youth Apprenticeship?

Access to hard-to-obtain employers and job placements
Opportunity to pair related coursework to a paid job experience
School support through job process
Strengthen the following skills: resume design, interviewing strategies, work-based behavior and attitudes,
Earn the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Youth Apprenticeship certificate
Opportunity to work summers, weekends, evenings, or part of the school day
Opportunity to earn a higher wage than others in a similar position
Change to bridge high school YA to a resident apprentice