Local apprenticeship program reports placements, above-average completion rates
A consortium representative said 163 county students applied last year, 86 were placed and 81 completed their youth apprenticeships; for 2026–27 there are 166 applicants and 60 placements so far.
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A representative of the local apprenticeship consortium said the program pairs juniors and seniors with employers and partners including the Department of Workforce Development and the Department of Public Instruction. "We had 86 of those students placed, and 81 of them successfully complete their youth apprenticeship," the presenter said, noting that placements typically include at least 450 work hours aligned with coursework.
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