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Waunakee students expand career pathways as youth apprenticeship grows; SkillsUSA teams win state berths
Summary
Michelle McGlynn, the district’s career and technical education coordinator, told the school board that youth apprenticeship enrollment has grown from roughly 20–30 students in the pre‑COVID years to 72 this school year with a projection of 85 next year.
Michelle McGlynn, the district’s career and technical education coordinator, told the school board that the state‑sponsored youth apprenticeship program in Waunakee has grown substantially in recent years.
“The youth apprenticeship program is sponsored by the state of Wisconsin to put money into a program to get students into high wage, high skill, and high demand career choices,” McGlynn said during the May meeting.
McGlynn told the board that post‑COVID interest has driven growth: the program held 20–30 students for several years, rose to 38 in 2022–23,…
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