Youth Apprenticeship Student Handbook

YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP

STUDENT HANDBOOK

Prepared for

MADISON METROPOLITAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Contact

Sherrie L. Stuessy

Experiential Learning Coordinator

Madison Metropolitan School District

[email protected]

(608) 663-1978

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Dear Student:

Thank you for expressing an interest in the Madison Metropolitan School District Youth Apprenticeship Program. As you chart your personalized pathway to college, career and community success, the Youth Apprenticeship Program affords you a unique opportunity to combine classroom learning with on-the-job workplace training. This experience will not only lead you to graduation with a post-secondary plan, but also will help prepare you for your future.

This handbook outlines your roles and responsibilities as a participating student and answers the questions you may have about the program. You may also contact me with any additional questions you may have. I can be reached at [email protected] or (608) 663-1978.

I am confident your youth apprenticeship experience will be rewarding and encourage you to consider this learning opportunity.

Sincerely,

Sherrie Stuessy Work-Based Learning Coordinator

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Table of Contents

Welcome Letter ...............................................................................................................................ii

Table of Contents ............................................................................................................................ iii

Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ iv

About the Youth Apprenticeship Program ..................................................................................... 1

State-Approved Youth Apprenticeship Program Areas .................................................................. 2

General Program Overview............................................................................................................. 4

MMSD Career & Technical Education ......................................................................................... 4

Benefits to students .................................................................................................................... 4

Employer and student responsibilities ........................................................................................ 5

Program timeframe ..................................................................................................................... 5

Expectations: Work-Based Learning ............................................................................................... 6

Employment ................................................................................................................................ 6

Mentor relationship .................................................................................................................... 6

Behavior ...................................................................................................................................... 6

Attendance .................................................................................................................................. 7

Snow days or other school cancellation days ............................................................................. 7

Work grades and school credit ................................................................................................... 7

Transportation ............................................................................................................................. 8

Harassment ................................................................................................................................. 8

Confidentiality ............................................................................................................................. 8

Legal requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8

Expectations: Technical Related Coursework ............................................................................... 10

Behavior .................................................................................................................................... 10

Attendance ................................................................................................................................ 10

Snow days or other school cancellation days ........................................................................... 10

Grades ....................................................................................................................................... 10

School credit .............................................................................................................................. 11

Payment of courses and textbooks ........................................................................................... 11

Transportation ........................................................................................................................... 11

Certificates Earned ........................................................................................................................ 11

Grievance Procedure .................................................................................................................... 11

Forms ............................................................................................................................................ 13

Appendix A: Student Application .............................................................................................. 13

Appendix B: Recommendation Form ........................................................................................ 13

Appendix C: Education/Training Agreement ............................................................................ 13

Appendix D: Performance Evaluation ....................................................................................... 13

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Appendix E: 10-Step Checklist ................................................................................................... 13

Appendix F: Parent/Guardian Certification Form ..................................................................... 13

Appendix G: Student Release of Information ........................................................................... 13

Appendix H: General Complaint Form ...................................................................................... 13

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Contact Information

Sherrie L. Stuessy

Experiential Learning Coordinator


[email protected]

(608) 663-1978

Jennifer Wegner

Personalized Pathways Interim Director


[email protected]

(608) 663-5229

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About the Youth Apprenticeship Program

Welcome to the Madison Metropolitan School District Youth Apprenticeship program. Youth Apprenticeship (YA) began in 1992 as part of Wisconsin’s School-to-Career plan with twenty-one students in a printing and graphic arts program. Fast forward to today and there are over one thousand students and employers in over half of Wisconsin’s school districts that are involved in this ever fascinating opportunity!

Youth Apprenticeship is a one or two-year elective program for juniors and/or seniors that combines academic and technical classroom instruction with mentored on-the-job learning. Paid hands-on learning at the job site is combined with classroom instruction to help students make the connection between school and the workplace. The Youth Apprenticeship program provides students with specific occupational skills as well as valuable employability skills, interpersonal skills, and a general knowledge of the world of work. Participation in the Youth Apprenticeship program leads to a high school diploma and a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Students may also earn advanced standing or dual credit in several technical college programs. Upon successful completion of the program, students have the option of entering the workforce directly after high school, applying for a registered apprenticeship position, enrolling in a technical college, or enrolling in a four-year university.

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State-Approved Youth Apprenticeship Program Areas

Career Cluster Area Youth Apprenticeship Units of Study

Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resource- Animals:

Animal Basics Unit

Small Animal / Vet Assistant Unit

Large Animal / Herd Unit Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resource- Plants:

Plant Basics Unit

Crops Unit

Greenhouse / Floral Unit

Landscaping Unit

Architecture & Construction:

Architectural Drafting Unit

Architectural Planning Unit Hospitality & Tourism:

Maintenance & Grounds Unit Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resource- Plants:

Landscaping Unit

Arts, A/V Technology & Communications:

Graphic Design & Pre-Press Unit

Press & Post-Press Unit Information Technology:

Web & Digital Media Unit

Hospitality & Tourism:

Lodging – Front Office Unit

Reservations & Tour/Activity Unit

Management 1 Unit

Management 2 Unit

Finance:

Accounting Services Basic Unit

Accounting Services Advanced Unit

Banking Basic Unit

Banking Advanced Unit

Insurance Services Unit

Health Science:

Certified Nursing Assistant Unit

Pharmacy Technician Unit

Medical Office Unit

Ambulatory / Support Services

Medical Assistant


Food & Beverage – Dining Area Unit

Food & Beverage – Kitchen Unit

Lodging – Housekeeping Unit


Career Cluster Area Youth Apprenticeship Unit of Study

Information Technology:

IT Essentials Unit

Hardware Unit

Software Unit

Manufacturing:

Assembly & Packaging Unit

Manufacturing Processes Unit

Machining Unit

Welding Unit

Production Operations Management Unit

Basic Industrial Equipment Unit

Advanced Industrial Equipment Unit


Marketing & Sales 1 Unit

Marketing & Sales 2 Unit

Meetings & Events Unit

STEM-Science & Math:

Bioscience Applications Unit STEM-Engineering & Technology:

Engineering Drafting Unit

Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Unit

Civil Engineering Unit

Transportation, Distribution & Logistics-Auto Collision:

Collision Basics Repair Unit

Non-structural Analysis & Repair Unit

Painting & Refinishing Unit

Damage Analysis & Electrical Repair Unit Transportation, Distribution & Logistics – Auto Technician:

Vehicle Basics & General Service Unit

Brake Systems Unit

Electrical / Electronics Unit

Suspension & Steering Unit

Engine Performance & Repair Unit Transportation, Distribution & Logistics – Logistics / Supply Chain Management:

Planning & Purchasing Unit

Inventory Management & Production

Storage & Warehousing

Distribution & Transportation Operations


General Program Overview

MMSD Career & Technical Education

The Mission of Career & Technical Education (CTE) Departments of MMSD is to prepare students to be productive citizens with a clearly defined career path and to provide the necessary tools to accomplish those goals. Students will be provided with the necessary resources to be college, career, and community ready. CTE will utilize the development of 21st century & critical thinking skills and provide authentic hands-on learning experiences.

Benefits to students

The Youth Apprenticeship program provides training based on statewide Youth Apprenticeship curriculum guidelines, endorsed by business and industry. Students are instructed by qualified teachers and skilled worksite mentors. Students are simultaneously enrolled in academic classes to meet high school graduation requirements, in a Youth Apprenticeship related technical class, and are employed by a participating employer under the supervision of a skilled mentor.

Students have the opportunity to: see the connection between school and work apply academic skills in real world work settings earn wages while learning earn a Youth Apprenticeship Competency Certificate earn a Wisconsin Employability Skills Certificate earn a high school diploma gain advanced standing and/or dual credit in related technical college programs increase career options and future employability

Direct Connection

Between Education &

Careers

Paid On-the-Job Training from Career Professionals

Dual Credit Opportunities

Essential 21st Century

Employability Skills

Certificate of Occupational Proficiency

Year-1 and/or Year-2

Certificate


Employer and student responsibilities

The employer and student enter into the Youth Apprenticeship Program for the purpose of educating the student in an identified industry area. The employer and student agree to the following responsibilities in the implementation of this program.

Program timeframe

There are a number of program design variations available to allow flexibility for YA students and businesses interested in participating in the YA program. Students are encouraged to attend a Youth Apprenticeship information meeting their freshman or sophomore year to learn how the program may fit into their academic plan. Routinely, participation in the Level 1 program can begin as early as April of junior year or as late as March of senior year. Participation in the Level 2 program can begin as early as April of sophomore year or as late as March of the junior year. In unique situations, students may take more than one year to complete Level 1 program requirements.

Program completion occurs by high school graduation or by August 31 after high school graduation. Extensions are possible, provided the YA student is enrolled at a technical college in a related field or still enrolled in YA credit classes at MMSD.

Employer Responsibilities Student Responsibilities

Interview & hire a youth apprentice for one or two years that may include the summer

Meet all Youth Apprenticeship work & classroom requirements and maintain good standing

Ensure 450 total paid work hours (Level 1), 900 total paid work hours (Level 2)

Remain on track for on-time high school graduation

Pay at least minimum wage Exhibit appropriate behavior at school and at the workplace

Provide the training to obtain the competencies as set by the State of Wisconsin

Make regular contact with Work-Based Learning Coordinator to communicate progress of technical course work and workplace happenings

Comply with all child labor law regulations Communicate any problems or issues that may arise on the job immediately to supervisor at work

Evaluate student progress on a quarterly basis Participate in quarterly progress reviews


Expectations: Work-Based Learning

The work-based learning component is the primary method for learning the required competencies. As such, the local company becomes an extension of the classroom for the YA student.

Employment

The MMSD Work-Based Learning Team will assist YA students obtain paid employment, but employment is not guaranteed. Students who are provided with job leads are expected to follow-up with potential employers. This may include filling out an employment application, submitting a resume, and/or participating in a job interview.

Mentor relationship

Youth Apprenticeship students will be assigned to work with a trained on-the-job mentor. The mentor will be a coach, a supporter, a teacher, and a listener. This program is very rigorous with challenging expectations. Mentors will help students meet these expectations.

Behavior

It is the expectation of the student to observe all company rules and other requirements identified by the employer. Employers may dismiss or terminate YA students who do not comply with company rules or requirements.


Attendance

The Youth Apprenticeship program requires a time commitment beyond that of a typical high school student. Youth Apprenticeship students work, on average, 10-15 hours per week, for a total of 450 paid work hours per year. Student work hours include time during the school year and may include holiday breaks and additional time during the summer.

Attendance is an essential element to the success of any program. If unplanned changes in your personal schedule or an emergency should arise, please follow company policy on reporting absences. If students are absent from school, they are not allowed to go to work. Excessive absences or failure to notify the employer of an absence could result in lowered grades or termination from the job.

Snow days or other school cancellation days

If school has been cancelled due to inclement weather, students are not required to drive to work. Students must call their immediate supervisor to inform him/her of the cancellation. If students drive to work, they must have approval from a parent/guardian.

Work grades and school credit

Students will participate in quarterly progress reviews with the business mentor, MMSD YA Liaison, and parent/guardian. School staff and/or YA instructors may also attend quarterly progress reviews. Mentors will rate work-based learning skill competencies according to established performance criteria. Students, mentors, and parents will receive a progress review schedule approximately two weeks prior to the end of each scheduled performance review. It will be the student’s responsibility to schedule progress review meetings based on the schedule provided.

The mentor and YA student will go over the Skills Standards Checklist regularly to record progress and plan future steps to complete the required competencies. A competency may be revisited and a score raised as the YA student becomes more proficient at the worksite.

Credit will be granted for the work-based learning component. As outlined in School Board Policy 3150, students will earn one-quarter (.25) elective credit for every forty-five (45) hours of work. Students will be required to document work hours, which will be verified by employer. Quarter work grades will be determined by overall percentage earned in the following categories using the corresponding category weight.

Category Weight

Quarterly Performance Review 70%

Bi-Weekly Progress Monitoring

Bi-weekly meeting with school liaison

Complete application

Program of Study

Student Profile

Job Credentials

Electronic Timesheet

Employability Skills Self-Assessment

Reflective Journal

30%


Transportation

Transportation to work will be the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. Students interested in obtaining a bus pass need to contact the MMSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

Harassment

Harassment is unwelcome verbal or physical conduct, graphic materials, sexual advances, or other acts which interfere with a person’s work or can reasonably be seen to create hostile, intimidating, or offensive environments. Harassing behaviors may include:

Physical harassment or other threat of harm against individuals or their property. Verbal abuse, whether it attacks an individual personality or on the grounds of age,

race, sex, sexual orientation, ethnic background, religious beliefs, and/or disability. Graffiti or graphics of the above nature. Unwelcome sexual advances. Implications that employment decisions will be based on accepting unwelcome sexual

advances. Retaliation against any employee who has used this policy to raise concerns.

Confidentiality

Employers will inform students what is confidential and the expectations of keeping information confidential. Confidentiality is taken seriously. If there are questions in regards to what is or is not confidential, ask your work-site mentor.

Legal requirements

Wisconsin Statutes Section 103.64-103.82 and Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter DWD 270, establish maximum hours of work, time of day restrictions, and prohibited employment for minors 11 through 17 years of age.

Hours. Youth Apprenticeship students are considered “student learners” because they are enrolled in a work-based learning program. Therefore, Youth Apprenticeship students may be allowed to work during school hours. The hours that 16- and 17-year-old minors may work is not limited.

Wages. Youth workers must be paid at least minimum wage. Wisconsin wage statutes require employers pay all workers all wages on at least a monthly basis, except farm labor which can be paid at quarterly intervals.

Minimum Wage. The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Wisconsin law establish minimum wage rates in the private sector and for government employees. Covered workers are entitled to minimum wage of not less than $7.25 per hour effective July 24, 2009, under both federal and state laws.

Opportunity Wage. “Opportunity employee” means an employee who is not yet 20 years old and who has been in employment status with a particular employer for 90 or fewer consecutive calendar days from the date of initial employment. Both federal law and Wisconsin law have an opportunity rate. Currently, Wisconsin’s rate is $5.90 per


hour, which exceeds the federal rate ($4.25 per hour). Since employers must comply with both, the Wisconsin rate must be paid. On the 91st day, the rate must go up to $7.25 per hour.

Tipped Employee Wage. “Tipped Employees” means an employee who is working for a business in which they may receive tips (servers, waiters and waitresses). The base minimum wage for a student earning an Opportunity Wage (see above) is $2.13/hour and minimum wage is $2.33 per hour. “Tipped Employees” may receive an additional payment if the average per hour wage including tips is less than $5.90 per hour for Opportunity Wage earners and $7.25 Minimum Wage earners, to bring the employee up to the minimum wage in which they are earning. (Source: http://www.wirestaurant.org/pdf/membership/minwage09.pdf)

Work Permits. Work permits are not needed for the Youth Apprenticeship program. Students and employers must have an approved Education/Training Agreement (ETA) on file with the school AND the employer instead. If employers hire youth apprentices to perform “other work duties” outside of the YA duties listed on the skill standards checklist, a work permit is required for those duties.

Worker’s Compensation. When a minor becomes an employee of a company, they must be covered by the employer’s compensation coverage. Please see the Department of Workforce Development web page for more detailed information.

Liability. Employers are liable for the service provided at their organization and determining liability for an accident can only be settled in a court of law. Generally, if an employer has adequate general liability and workers compensation coverage, no additional liability coverage is necessary. Youth apprentices are responsible for their transportation to and from work and for their insurance. Since youth apprentices are enrolled in a full-time public educational institution and are receiving school credit for participation, they are not eligible for unemployment compensation.

Unions and Layoffs. A youth apprentice cannot be hired to displace or replace a currently employed worker. Child labor laws prohibit youth apprentices from working with an employer where a strike or active lockout is active. The youth apprentice cannot impair existing contracts or collective bargaining agreements. Any youth apprenticeship program inconsistent with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement can be approved only with the written occurrence of the labor organization and the employer.

For more information regarding YA legal requirements, please visit the Department of Workforce Development web page: http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/legal.htm

http://dwd.wisconsin.gov/youthapprenticeship/legal.htm


Expectations: Technical Related Coursework

The required related technical classroom instruction is intended to support the work-based learning experience by providing theoretical knowledge and, when needed, providing appropriate skill development.

Behavior

It is the expectation of the student to adhere to all school rules and regulations. Excessive disciplinary referrals and absenteeism will cause the high school/technical college to consider termination from the Youth Apprenticeship program.

Attendance

Absences will be closely monitored. If an emergency should arise, please follow school policy on reporting absences. If the technical related course is being taken at a location other than the home school, the instructor will need to be notified of the absence before class starts. Make sure you have accurate contact information for your instructor. If the instructor cannot be reached, a phone call should be made to the work-based learning teacher leader. Students excused from high school classes due to illness may NOT attend work on the same day. You must call your employer before the start of your shift to report your absence.

Failure to notify the instructor or work-based learning teacher leader of an absence could result in lowered grades or termination from the program. It is the responsibility of the student to arrange for the make-up of any assignments missed due to an absence.

Snow days or other school cancellation days

It is the responsibility of the student to be aware of school cancellations due to inclement weather.

Grades

The grade received for the technical-related instruction will be based on both the classroom and lab work and is determined by the instructor.

Technical-Related Instruction Youth Apprenticeship Courses A grade of “B” or better (unless otherwise identified by the instructor) will be the

minimum expectation each semester. A grade of “C” or lower will necessitate a school, parent and student conference.

Academic Classes - Home High School Youth Apprenticeship students must pass all academic classes while participating

in the program. Any student who fails one or more classes may be required to exit the program.


School credit

School credit towards high school graduation will be earned for all YA coursework, whether completed at the home high school or at another location. The amount of credit received for classroom instruction will vary dependent upon the time spent in the classroom.

Payment of courses and textbooks

Some of the technical related coursework may have to be taken off campus (i.e. UW-Madison, Madison College, Herzing University). These courses incur a large fee that is covered by the MMSD for YA students. If a student fails to complete a course or fails the course entirely, request for payment back to the district may be made.

Students should reserve all required textbooks through their high school library. If the textbooks are not available through the high school library, students are responsible for purchasing the needed materials. Reimbursement for the textbooks and workbooks can be requested at the end of the term.

Transportation

Transportation to classes outside of the school district will be the responsibility of the student and parent/guardian. MMSD may issue bus passes to students for travel within the city limits of Madison, if needed. Students interested in obtaining a bus pass need to contact the MMSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

Certificates Earned

Students enrolled in the Youth Apprenticeship program may earn the following certificates:

Certificate of Occupational Proficiency from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development Level 1 or Level 2

National Career Readiness Certificate Employability Skills Certificate Youth Leadership Certificate Specialized certificates in specific program areas may be earned as well such as CNA,

Med Passer, CPR, SP2, ASE, OSHA10, etc.

Grievance Procedure

Most concerns and problems can be resolved by talking to the employer, instructor, or work-based learning coordinator. Every effort should be made to resolve the issue through the steps listed below. However, if every effort has been made and the problem has not been resolved, then the General Complaint Form should be filled out and filed at the Central Office – Doyle Administration Building.


Step Work-Site Related Classroom HS Courses

1

If not resolved proceed to step 2

Speak to your work site mentor/coordinator

Speak to your related classroom instructor

Speak to your high school classroom instructor

2


Speak to your work-based learning school liaison



3


Speak to the MMSD YA Liaison

Speak to the MMSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator

Speak to the MMSD Work-Based Learning Coordinator

4


Contact Personalized Pathways Director at the Central Office and/or your building principal

Contact Personalized Pathways Director at the Central Office and/or your building principal

Follow your high school procedure. Contact the building principal.

5 Fill out the General Complaint form that can be found on the MMSD website and turn in to Central Office.

Fill out the General Complaint form that can be found on the MMSD website and turn in to Central Office.

Fill out the General Complaint form that can be found on the MMSD website and turn in to Central Office.


Forms

Appendix A: Student Application Appendix B: Recommendation Form Appendix C: Education/Training Agreement Appendix D: Performance Evaluation Appendix E: 10-Step Checklist Appendix F: Parent/Guardian Certification Form Appendix G: Student Release of Information Appendix H: General Complaint Form


Appendix H


“I ask every American to commit to at least one year or more of higher education or career training. This can be community college or a four-year school; vocational training or an apprenticeship. But whatever the training may be, every American will need to get more than a high school diploma.”

President Barack Obama, Address to Joint Session of Congress, February 24, 2009

Appendix H

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