The Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, sex, (including transgender status, change of sex or gender
identity), or physical, mental, emotional, or learning disability (“Protected Classes”) in any of its student programs and activities. Equal Opportunity Officer, Northcentral Technical College, 1000 W. Campus Drive, Wausau, WI 54401. Phone: 715.803.1057
Youth Apprenticeship Application
Youth Apprenticeship Application Packet Checklist
(Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to hiring companies and will delay the application process.)
A complete application packet should consist of the following:
Youth Apprenticeship Application Form – in addition to personal information, this form request information about your
GPA, class rank, and a statement by your local YA coordinator verifying your attendance record during your high
school years.
A cover letter, which should answer the following questions:
a) Why are you interested in the Youth Apprenticeship Program?
b) How do your career interests relate to the apprenticeship program for which you are applying?
c) Why do you think you should be hired as a youth apprentice?
d) What is your long-term career goal?
A resume, which includes:
a) Education (including any courses and/or training you have completed that support your qualifications for the
Youth Apprenticeship Program (for example, CPR certification, CNA certification, etc.)
b) Awards and honors
c) Extracurricular activities (for example, sports, clubs/organizations, community activities)
d) Any employment information
e) Volunteer work/community service
f) Interest and skills
A completed Student Understanding of Youth Apprenticeship
Commitment Form
Three recommendation forms, which should come from:
a) Within a school setting (teacher, coach, school counselor, principal)
b) An individual in the community (business owner, volunteer organization coordinator, job supervisor, etc.)
c) A relative is acceptable only if he or she has supervised you in a paid work setting
A completed Parent Information Certification and Release Form