Is your business interested in hiring and mentoring a local high school student? Please consider participating in the Youth Apprenticeship Job Fair on Thursday, March 30 at Monroe High School.
Hosted by the Southwest Wisconsin Workforce Development Board (SWWDB) and the Rock & Green County Youth Apprenticeship Consortium, the Job Fair is a great way to educate students and teachers about potential career opportunities at your business.
Who Should Exhibit?
Businesses that are interested in starting or continuing a Youth Apprenticeship program are invited to exhibit at the Job Fair. Students from Green County and other area schools will have the opportunity to speak with company representatives about Youth Apprenticeship positions and learn about future opportunities for careers.
The goal of this event is to connect students to companies that offer Youth Apprenticeship positions. Youth Apprenticeships are offered by employers willing to provide a mentor to help students master the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for career success in their industry. This paid on-the-job learning has the added bonus of earning certification from the State of Wisconsin in a chosen industry pathway. Youth Apprenticeship students work a minimum of 450 hours (generally a summer plus a school year) while receiving related educational training through school. Students can start a Youth Apprenticeship as early as the summer before their junior year and continue to graduation.
Who Should Attend?
Area high school students who have decided upon a career path should attend to find opportunities in their chosen career. Their Youth Apprenticeship experience will give them the chance to explore that occupation to make sure it is the right path for them.
High school students who are undecided about their career path should attend to find out about the large number of opportunities in our area. From banking to bioscience, from electrician to engineering, from manufacturing to marketing, from hospitality to healthcare, from IT to insurance, undecided students will have the opportunity to talk with business representatives about their strengths and interests to find the best fit for a potential future career.
Youth Apprentices receive occupational related instruction and on-the-job training as part of their regular high school schedule. They earn credits toward high school graduation, and graduate with a state skills certificate and career-related work experience. These experiences are looked at favorably on college and job applications, and sometimes lead to a longer term job with an employer.
Sign Up Now to Reserve Your Booth
The Youth Apprenticeship Job Fair is Thursday, March 30 from 10 am-1 pm, at the Monroe High School auxiliary gym (1600 26th Street, Monroe). Businesses will be set up by 9:45 am, and students will attend starting at 10 am. A table and chairs will be provided for each business. Please contact Dana Leikness at SWWDB at d.leikness@swwdb.org to reserve your spot at the Green County Youth Apprenticeship Job Fair.
In the meantime, please encourage your local school district to invite students to attend the Job Fair, and if you are interested in hiring a Monroe High School student, please contact Cara Carper at caracarper@monroe.k12.wi.us or (608) 328-7573.
— Cara Carper is the School District of Monroe Student Occupation and Academic Readiness (SOAR) Coordinator. She can be reached at caracarper@monroe.k12.wi.us.
