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Program Overview and Requirements

 

Evaluations

Expectations and Responsibilities for Students

  • Follow all employer workplace policies and guidelines
  • Initial registration survey with accurate parent and employer information
  • Follow up with parent and employer to complete initial registration surveys
  • Final one-question survey asking if they have any questions for Mr. Michlig (once this is completed, it will generate the weekly hours worked survey)
  • Weekly hour submission
  • Complete two semester self-evaluations (Semester 1 and Semester 2)
  • Complete a Mock Interview
  • Participate in a Network Luncheon

Youth Apprentice Additional Expectations

  • Complete YA Student Registration and Training Agreement
  • At the end of the school year, Youth Apprentice employer completes checklist to close out their state requirements
For more information about Youth Apprenticeship programs, please visit these websites:
  • State of Wisconsin - Department of Workforce Development
  • DPI Apprenticeship Awareness Toolkit

CLICK HERE to view the Employer Responsibilities

Grading Criteria

  • Report ALL pay stubs from registration date
  • Self Evaluation completed
  • Employer Evaluation completed
  • Minimum 90 hours for 0.5 credit entered
    • 180 hours = 1 credit
    • 450 hours yearly for Youth Apprenticeship
Program Completion REQUIREMENTS
  • Completion of Career Readiness activities
    • Mock Interview
    • Network Luncheon

If you are missing any of the above, the grade will be an F.

This is a work-based learning program with the school. If there are issues with full completion of the program, please contact April Kraklow at april.kraklow@muskegonorway.org immediately. 

Grade

 Criteria
A
  • Report ALL pay stubs from registration date
  • Self Evaluation completed
  • Employer Evaluation completed
  • Attend one Network Lunch
  • Participate in assigned Mock Interview
  • Minimum 90 hours for 0.5 credit entered
    • 180 hours = 1 credit
    • 450 hours yearly for Youth Apprenticeship
P
  • Missing one or both of the Career Readiness activities
F
  • Missing any paperwork or hours requirements are not met

 

Compensation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours should I work to earn .5 credits?

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Students can earn .5 credits for 90 hours of approved work-based learning.

If I have a job, can I leave school early?

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Students who have an approved work-based learning experience can earn credit and may also have early release or late start included in your daily schedule if credits/courses allow. In order to account for early release in your course schedule and credits, students must request early release prior to the start of the semester. We cannot guarantee early release for every student. 

Do I find my own job, or does the school do that for me?

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Students are responsible for obtaining their own employment and networking with community business partners. However, we are a resource for students and the community to connect appropriate matches when able. Students can access our digital job board to find available opportunities and contact Mr. Michlig with any questions. 

If my graduation credits are complete, can I leave school as early as I want?

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Students are encouraged to continue taking relevant coursework throughout high school in addition to work-based learning experiences if they choose this option. Students who have completed the minimum graduation requirements need to maintain at least 6.0 credits each year and 5.5 credits during their senior year. Additionally, students should not be missing school hours if they are not committed to work during that time during the week. 

Release times will be adjusted to meet needed hours:
  • 90 hours/18 weeks = 1 hour of release time
  • 450 hours/18 weeks = 2 hours of release time

Do I have to leave school early in order to earn credit for working?

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No. Students who work evenings and weekends are encouraged to participate in the Career Internship program. 

If I find another job after I register with an employer, can I switch jobs or find another job?

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Generally, no. This is most importantly a work-based learning program. If you want to find a job or job-hop, this program would not be for you. If there are issues or concerns with your work-based learning experience, you will need to work through procedural steps with Connect Academy as concerns arise while working with an employer. 

If you are having issues at work, immediately Contact: April Kraklow april.kraklow@muskegonorway.org.

DO NOT JUST QUIT, If you are fired/quit, you will no longer have early release from school and will be assigned study halls, and may result in a failing grade.

What Tech Ed courses can I take as a 9th grade student at Muskego High School?

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  • PLTW Introduction to Engineering & Design
  • Construction and Blueprint Reading
  • TC-Electricity
  • TC-Technical Drafting 2/D
  • Technical Drafting 3/D
  • Wood Technology I
  • Robotics
  • James Michlig
    • James Michlig
    • College, Career and Experiential Learning Coordinator
    • (262)971-1790 Ext. 4550
    • Email
  • April Kraklow
    • April Kraklow
    • Administrative Assistant
    • (262) 971-1790 x4504
    • Email
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