Wisconsin Sees Record High Enrollment in Youth Apprenticeship Program

Friday, May 2nd, 2025 -- 12:01 PM

(Wisconsin Radio Network) Wisconsin saw a record high enrollment in it’s youth apprenticeship program.

According to the Wisconsin Radio Network, the Department of Workforce Development says 11,344 youth apprentices were enrolled in the program during the 2024-25 school year, which is a 14% increase from the prior year.

Youth Apprenticeship is a one-year or two-year earn-while-you-learn program for high school juniors and seniors pairing work and related classroom instruction in a chosen occupation.

The program also partnered with a record 7,447 employers. More information on the program can be found on the DWD website.

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