YA Programs
Youth Apprenticeship offers opportunities in 16 different industries and 75+ career areas for students to explore careers!
"The best part of YA is being able to work and go to school. I am very thankful that I got to experience this amazing program! I am very proud of myself for being a CNA in high school. YA pushes me because if I can do this right now, imagine what I will be able to do in the future!"
-Eden Xiong, YA Student
🌱 Agriculture
The Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources pathway focuses on producing, processing, marketing, distributing, and developing agricultural resources. Agriculture careers work directly with the natural environment including air, water, and land. This pathway includes food, fiber, wood products, natural resources, plants, and animals.
Agriculture Mechanics
Animal Fundamentals
Dairy Grazer
Animal/Herd
Small Animal/Vet Tech
Crops/Plants
Landscaping
Floral/Greenhouse
Arborist
Environmental Systems - Water Resources
🏗️ Architecture & Construction
The Architecture & Construction pathway is focused on careers in designing, planning, managing, and building.
Architecture Drafting & Planning
Carpentry
Electrical
Masonry/Concrete
HVAC
Plumbing
Heavy Equipment Operator
Gas Distribution Technician
Utilities Field Technician
🎨 Arts & Audio/Video Technology
The Arts, Audio/Video Technology, & Communications pathway involves designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing, and publishing media content. This pathway also includes performing arts, graphic design, journalism, and entertainment.
Graphic Design
Pre/Post-Press Operator
Media Broadcast Technician
📊 Business Management
The Business Management & Administration pathway includes planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions. The core goal of these jobs is to ensure efficient and productive business operations.
Human Resources
Administrative Professional
📝 Education & Training
The Education & Training pathway includes teaching, educational training services, and related learning support occupations.
Early Childhood Education
School Age Education
💲 Finance
The Finance pathway includes jobs that plan and manage finances and investments. Additionally, finance occupations provide services like banking, insurance, accounting, and financial management.
Accounting
Banking
Insurance
🏛️ Government & Public Administration
Government project management youth apprentices gain skills related to project management approaches to support organizational formulation of strategies and execution of projects to achieve strategic goals.
Government Project Management
🩺 Health Science
The Health Science pathway involves planning, managing, and providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and health support services.
Dental Assistant
Dietary Aide
Medical Assistant
Medical Imaging
Medical Laboratory Assistant
Medical Office
Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Optical Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Aide
Resident Aide
🍽️ Hospitality & Tourism
The Health Science pathway involves planning, managing, and providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and health support services. This pathway also includes medical and biotech research.
Food & Beverage Services
Lodging
Meetings & Events
👤 Human Services
The cosmetologist youth apprenticeship supports stylists in delivering client services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing salon operations.
Cosmetologist
💻 Information Technology
The Information Technology pathway includes careers related to the design, development, support, and management of computer systems. This pathway involves building, maintaining, and repairing hardware, software, and information technology systems.
Broadband Technician
IT Essentials
Network & Security
Software & Application Development
🚨 Law & Public Safety
The Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security pathways gain skills related to the enforcement of laws and safety of citizens and skills related to fire protection and community protection.
Fire Protection
Law Enforcement
⚙️ Manufacturing
The Manufacturing pathway involves planning, managing, and processing materials. This pathway also includes related professional and technical support activities like production planning and control, maintenance, and process engineering.
Assembly & Packaging
Electromechanical/Mechatronics
Industrial Equipment Maintenance
Machining
Manufacturing Processes
Production Operations
Welding
📈 Marketing
The Marketing pathway involves planning, managing, and performing marketing and sales activities to reach an organization’s objectives.
Marketing Communications
Management/Leadership
Professional Sales
Merchandising
Marketing Research
🔬 Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)
The Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) pathway involves engineering, drafting, and laboratory testing.
Bioscience Lab Foundation
Civil Engineering
Engineering Drafting
Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
🚗 Transportation, Distribution & Logistics
Transportation, Distribution & Logistics pathway involves the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and goods. This pathway also includes services like transportation equipment and facility maintenance.
Auto Technician
Collision Repair
Diesel Technician
Supply Chain Assistant
Planning and Purchasing
Storage and Warehousing
Questions?
Please contact Bonnie Proszenyak, Youth Apprenticeship Coordinator
proszenyakb@mpsd.school or click here to schedule a meeting