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YOUTH
APPRENTICESHIP
The Academy of Construction Technologies provides Youth Apprenticeship/Pre-Apprenticeship
curriculum in electrical, heating, ventilation and air conditioning
(HVAC) and other trade areas. These programs are offered as
a dual enrollment program for juniors and seniors in high school.
Students attend one of the Career and Technical Centers during
the regular school year and then spend the summer between their
junior and senior year in a paid summer on-the-job (OTJ) experience.
To be eligible for the Youth Apprenticeship program the student
must:
- Be 16 years of age
- GPA (Grade point average) 2.0
- On track to graduate from high school
- Have good attendance and behavior records
- Have an interest in the trades
During the first year, students are taught tool and work safety,
CPR and occupational & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.
Working with certified instructors both in the classroom and
lab, students are required to pass written and performance
test to show ability to perform safely and accurately the skills
needed in the trade. Youth apprentices are given the opportunity
to interview with one of the 50 industry contractors for summer
OFT experience. At the completion of their summer experience,
students will receive one elective credit. Second year apprentices
take an advanced apprenticeship course with the opportunity
(if their high school scheduled allows) to continue their OFT
experience. At the successful completion of two years, the
student may receive one year of credit in the corresponding
trade adult apprenticeship program. These electives are applied
to graduation requirements and the awarding of the home high
school diploma.
For more information on the Youth Apprenticeship programs
available at Mid Florida Tech contact:
Elaine Fiorelli, 407.251.6000 Ext. 2421 or fiorele@ocps.net
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