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Oak Grove launches "Aspire" registered youth apprenticeship program; first apprentices hired
Summary
District staff described a new registered youth apprenticeship program (branded "Aspire") organized under Department of Labor/DESE rules; Oak Grove hired four students into apprenticeships in early childhood, IT and custodial work and is seeking employer partners to expand the program.
Oak Grove R‑VI introduced a district‑sponsored registered youth apprenticeship program the board heard at its meeting, and staff presented the program's structure, first cohort and plans for expansion.
Program model and partners Tony Leon (staff presenter) said the district branded its local program "Aspire" and is operating as the program sponsor under the Department of Labor youth‑apprenticeship framework in partnership with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Leon said the district chose to pilot the program in‑house this first year rather than immediately place apprentices with outside employers.
Eligibility, work hours and credentials Leon said the federal youth…
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