Youth Apprenticeship (YA) program is a rigorous one-or-two year elective statewide program that combines academic and technical instruction with mentored, paid, on the job learning that makes real world connections for students. YA students work a minimum of 450 hours at their YA worksite each year of the program and take related high school or college classes to enhance their worksite experience. The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) issues a Certificate of Occupational Proficiency to students who successfully complete the program. Elective credits can be awarded based on hours worked. Students will receive a pass/fail grade. For more information about the Youth Apprenticeship program at Frederic please visit the Department of Workforce website.