Please be aware that applying for the YA Program does not guarantee an interview or a position.
The YA Student Schedule:
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The student will be on a Youth Apprenticeship schedule, not a regular high school schedule. This means that when the high school has Christmas Break, scheduled days off from school, Teacher’s Convention, etc., the Youth Apprentice may still be expected to work and/or attend class at LTC.
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The scheduling is rigorous. The student is granted more freedom than the regular high school student and sometimes may only attend school for a half day, go to their worksite for a few hours, as well as attend an LTC course(s). Students must learn to balance their time and be responsible with the freedom they are given. Example: The student attends high school in the morning, has lunch, travels to their worksite, has dinner, followed by an LTC class in the evening. This may be his/her schedule a few days per week. The student is responsible for keeping track of their schedule, arranging reliable transportation and planning accordingly for any travel time that is required.
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The student and his/her parent(s) are responsible for transportation to all locations
(school, work, and LTC course). The YA program does not provide a shuttle or buses to accommodate the individual Youth Apprentice’s schedule. The student must be committed to each of these activities and have reliable transportation.
LTC Courses and High School Grade Requirements
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Many LTC classes are scheduled in the evenings which can effect sports, extracurricular activities and other jobs. The offerings of high school courses are very different than college course offerings. College courses typically do not take place every day of the week, but a few days per week for longer periods of time, making it difficult for a high school student to take a day class at LTC (they’d miss too many of their regularly scheduled high school courses). Night courses 1-2 days per week and online courses work best for YA students. All students are given options on relevant courses to take to determine what would fit best in his/her schedule.
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Schedules are subject to change. LTC classes may be offered at a different time(s) each semester. Example: A course may be offered on Monday evenings and the next semester on Wednesday evenings.
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Students must receive a grade of C or better in the LTC class in order for it to be paid for by the Youth Apprenticeship Grant. If the final semester grade for the LTC class is below
C level, the student’s family will need to reimburse the YA program for the cost of the course. (A grant enables the YA program to pay for LTC courses for YA students.)
Revised 1/8//2016

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The student must stay on track for High School graduation and attain a “C” level or higher in all high school classes. If a student’s high school grades are not at a C level, the high school liaison will notify the YA Coordinator. The student will be given an opportunity to raise the grades. If after this period, the grade(s) do not meet the C standard, the YA Coordinator will contact the YA employer and the student will be temporarily suspended from the worksite until all grades have improved. Parents, student, school, worksite mentor and YA staff will all work together to ensure that the student is successful in every aspect of work and school.
Application and Interview Process
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Selection of the student for interviewing depends on the contents of the application:
 Neatness-all applications MUST be typed
 References
 Attendance Record
 Completing application on time
 Genuine interest and commitment to high quality performance on the job
 Genuine interest in the occupation and skills
 Involvement in high school activities, and hobbies outside of high school, that support interest in the occupation or required skills of the profession
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Selection of the student for the program involves:
 Employer review process of student applications
 Employer interview of the student
 Number of worksites and specific program areas/YA positions available (greatly varies year to year).
YA Worksite
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The initial work schedule will be determined by the mentor and student. The student is also responsible for consulting with his/her high school guidance department in regards to adjusting the school schedule to accommodate the worksite needs. After the initial work schedule is discussed, any schedule changes must be determined by the student and their mentor at the worksite. After the changes are agreed upon by the mentor and student please contact the YA staff member to report the changes. Employers commit to this rigorous program and in most cases have designated one contact person for the program to keep duplication of communication to a minimum.
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The YA program is a 1 year commitment. The YA program, high school, and employer take this commitment very seriously. Students must also take this commitment very seriously as all parties, including the student, have put forth time and effort towards this opportunity.
Jackie Holly
Youth Apprenticeship Manager
Direct 920.693.1128
Fax 920.693.1834 jackie.holly@gotoltc.edu
Revised 1/8//2016