2026-2027 | QUARTER 1
QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
Hands-On Learning. Real-World Results.
EVENTS YOU WON’T WANT TO MISS Youth Apprenticeship Information Night
Monday, February 1, 2026 5:45 pm NWTC - Green Bay Families and students from Brown County and surrounding districts are invited to learn more about Youth Apprenticeship, meet local employers, and explore available pathways.
2027 Spring Hiring Event Wednesday, April 7, 2026 4:00 pm -7:00 pm NWTC - Green Bay A premier opportunity for students to connect with businesses offering Youth Apprenticeship placements for summer and the 2027–2028 school year.
2027 NEWYA Golf Outing Tuesday, June 22, 2026 4:00 pm -7:00 pm Northbrook Golf Course Enjoy a day of fun, friendly competition over 18 holes of golf while supporting the Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program! All proceeds benefit NEWYA, helping to shape the future of local students and businesses. Gather your team and secure your spot today!
NEWYA Celebrates Student Success & Continued Program Growth Northeast Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship (NEWYA) celebrates another successful year connecting students with meaningful career opportunities across the region, achieving significant participation growth while maintaining a strong focus on student success. During the 2025–26 school year, NEWYA served 2,054 students, an increase from 1,559 the previous year. This represents nearly 32% growth in student participation and reflects the continued commitment of regional school districts, employers, and community partners to expanding work-based learning opportunities. Beyond participation, the consortium remains focused on student success. During the 2025–26 school year, 1,177 graduating seniors successfully completed their Youth Apprenticeship, representing a 91% completion rate. This achievement highlights students' dedication, employers' support, and the important role school-based Youth Apprenticeship coaches play in helping students succeed. Through Youth Apprenticeship, students gain paid, hands-on experience in career pathways ranging from healthcare and manufacturing to construction, business, information technology, and many others. These experiences let students explore career interests, build technical and employability skills, and make more informed decisions about their futures. A key component of NEWYA's success is its school-based coaching model. Youth Apprenticeship coaches work directly within partner high schools, helping students navigate the application process, connect with employers, and successfully progress through their apprenticeship experience. As NEWYA continues to grow, the consortium remains committed to expanding access, strengthening employer partnerships, and ensuring students have the support they need to succeed.
Event Highlights
This Quarter in Pictures Post-Secondary Event
Green Bay Preble High School In September, Green Bay Preble High School hosted a postsecondary kickoff event for juniors and seniors to help them take timely action steps towards their post-secondary plans. School-Based Coach Stacy Hooper attended and shared all that Youth Apprenticeship has to offer to help students get a head start on their careers.
Welcome to the Team! This school year, we are pleased to welcome two incredible team members to our NEWYA team!
Signing Day
UA Local 400 Our Director of Career and Technical Education, David Gordon, served as the keynote speaker, sharing his experience, encouragement, and passion for helping students connect education with real-world career opportunities.
Christian Derenne School-Based Coach West De Pere High School & Notre Dame de la Baie Academy
Leadership in Action De Pere High School
Recently, Charlie, a De Pere High School Student and Youth Apprentice at Renco Machine Company Inc. led a CNC machine safety demonstration for his classmates. Seeing Youth Apprentices bring industry-level experience and safety standards back to school showcases the power of work-based learning partnerships.
Manufacturing Bus Tour
Denmark High School Denmark High School recently took part in a Manufacturing Bus Tour to Belmark Inc. and Lindquist Machine Corporation. Students engaged with employees and company leaders to explore the wide range of career pathways available in modern manufacturing. The experience gave participants a firsthand look at what these local businesses produce while highlighting the key skills, talents, and qualities employers value most when hiring.
Career & College Exploration Day Kewaunee High School
This month, Kewaunee students explored a variety of career pathways through hands-on experiences, including virtual reality medical equipment, a live haircut demonstration, basic navigation with the National Guard, a tour of a construction site, and more!
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Kristen Schiedermayer
School-Based Coach Bay Port High School
“The program has helped us connect with future workforce talent while giving participants valuable exposure to real-world manufacturing and maintenance environments. Through this partnership, we have been able to support career development, share industry knowledge, and help prepare the next generation of skilled professionals.” -Lynn Stangel Green Bay Packaging