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Youth Apprenticeships (YA) are opportunities for juniors or seniors to start preparing for a career while in high school. They provide students with a career pathway that leads to a choice of employment or higher education. One and two-year programs combine academic education, occupational instruction, and work-based learning from an employer. The student will acquire the high skills necessary for the jobs of tomorrow and a linkage between secondary and post-secondary education. The apprentices will attend regular classes in their high school, in addition to taking career-related college classes. Students need a total of 900 worksite hours for completion of the two-year program or 450 for a one-year program. These hours may be obtained during the summer along with during the school year. If students work only during the school year, they will need to work an average of 10 hours/week during their junior year, and 15 hours/week during their senior year. These hours may or may not be during the school day, Therefore, by working during the summer, the students is able to allow for time to become involved in school related activities. The experience is designed to give students exposure to all aspects of the industry, ensuring a broad perspective of the career opportunity to the student.
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