School to Work Co-op Descriptions
Animal Science
Agri-Science
Business
Construction

Current particpating businesses:

Agnesian HealthCare	Albrecht Dream
American Bank	Aurora Health Center
Bank of Oakfield	Basic American Metal Products
Batzler Farm, Inc.	Chelstar's Bed & Biscuit
City of Fond du Lac	Companion Animal Care
Dave Schmitz Farm	Dawn Dusk Farms
Diamond Edge Holsteins	Ehlert Welding
F. Ziegler Enterprises	Forest Ridge Holsteins
MAG Giddings & Lewis	Grande Cheese Company
Hansen's Auto Care	Hefter Farm
Holiday Auto	Holiday Inn
Horicon Bank	J & K Summerfield Alignment
J & M Towing & Service	JF Ahern Company
John Wettstein Farm	Koffman Auto Body
Kondex Corporation	Kramer Farm
Leightfuss Gang, Inc. Dairy	Manowske Welding Corp.
Marine Credit Union	Mercury Marine
Michels Corporation	Mid-States Aluminum Corp.
National Exchange Bank & Trust	North Fond du Lac School District
Oakfield School District	Pampered Paws
Ramada Plaza Hotel	RB Royal Industries
Rosendale/Brandon School District	Sadoff Iron & Metal
Saturn	Schultz Family Farms, LLC
Service Motors Ford	Sippel Farms
Society Insurance	Stan's Auto Center
Straschinske Farms	Tim's Alignment & Auto Service, Inc.
Valley Welding Inc.	West Bend Elevator

Mission Statement
The mission of the School to Work Program is to promote an increased level of partnership between business and education. School to Work provides business with opportunities to develop a highly skilled workforce from within the area high school population.

An Evolving Partnership
School to Work is a partnership between the Fond du Lac Area Association of Commerce and the school districts of Campbellsport, Fond du Lac, Lomira, North Fond du Lac, Oakfield and Rosendale-Brandon.

In a Nutshell
Students involved in the School to Work Program spend a portion of the day in school and a portion of the day on the work site. This unique schedule allows students to apply what they have learned in school to the jobs they are performing on the work site.

Bright Future
If you're thinking about a specific career and are interested in getting hands on experience in preparing for that career, then Youth Apprenticeship and Co-op may be just the route to take! Area high school juniors and seniors are involved in one of these School to Work programs:

• Animal Science
• Agri-Science
• Auto Collision
• Auto Technician
• Business
• Construction
• Engineering
• Financial Services
• Health Care
• Information Technology
• Insurance
• Lodging Management
• Logistics
• Machining / Manufacturing
• Printing
• Production Agriculture
• Welding

New apprenticeships and co-ops are always being developed. Check with your counselor or the School to Work Office for any updates.

Believe It or Not
It's not your ordinary high school education. Instead of fighting for a parking space and rushing to your locker, you could be punching a time clock and learning skills for future employment.

The Bottom Line
As part of the School to Work Program, you could find yourself working in a manufacturing facility or professional business office. Youth Apprenticeships and Co-ops are rigorous and competitive. It's not just a way to escape school for half a day!

These programs are designed to provide high school students with skills that are required to succeed in the workplace. This is why employers throughout Fond du Lac County have hired students and invested hundreds of hours training them. Workforce preparedness affects the future of the business community.

You Gotta Be Committed!

• You must have completed your sophomore year and be on track for graduation.
• You must have a good attendance record.
• You must complete an interview and be hired by the business.
• You must pass a drug screening test.

You've Got Questions, We've Got Answers

Q. Will I earn credits toward graduation?
A. Students participating in an apprenticeship or co-op earn the same number of credits as if they were in school for the full day.

Q. How will I get to the work site?
A. Students are responsible for their own transportation.

Q. Can I participate in extra-curricular activities?
A. Yes, the School to Work Office and your job mentor will adjust your work schedule to accommodate practices, games, etc.

Q. How often do I get paid?
A. Pay schedules are determined by the business.

Q. What if I need a day off?
A. You must let the mentor know the date ahead of time and he/she will decide if you may have the time off.

Q. Do I work during the summer months?
A. Summer work is encouraged for students who participate in the School to Work Program.

School to Work Apprenticeship Programs:

Auto Collision

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Auto Technician

   Automotive Servicing Orientation Electrical/Electronic Systems
The course prepares students to perform the tasks required to service automobiles and light trucks. Students develop skills in metalworking, hand tools, power tools, fasteners, primary wire repair and engine maintenance. The student also applies electrical and electronic fundamentals to the related service and testing of the battery, ignition and lighting systems.

   Suspension and Steering I/Engine Performance I
Students learn to inspect, service and replace suspension and manual steering components. An introduction to engine operating principles, engine support systems and emissions control are also included.

   Brake Systems I/Suspension & Steering II
The module provides students with the skills required to inspect, service and replace brake system components. Students also learn to service, repair and diagnose power assisted steering and electronically controlled suspension systems.

   Brake Systems II/Engine Performance II
Students apply and build upon the skills acquired in Brake Systems I and Engine Performance I.

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Drafting & Design – Principles of Engineering

   Fundamentals of Drafting
Students develop the drawing techniques necessary for drafting, design and other engineering related occupations. Learners receive instruction in linework, instrument use and drawing layout.

   Computer Aided Design
Knowledge of geometric construction and principles of drafting are applied to computer aided design (CAD) concepts. Students are required to prepare multi-view orthographic projection drawings that are dimensioned and annotated.

   Engineering Graphics
The course covers various aspects of the design process where engineering graphics are used. Descriptive geometry and construction drawing will be emphasized.

   Principles of Engineering
The module is a hands-on, laboratory-based course that allows students to work on real life case studies. Students are exposed to teamwork, problem solving, modeling, ethics and technology and society interaction.

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Financial Services

   Customer Service - Teller Operations
Introduces and provides students with an overview of teller operations. Topics of study include processing incoming mail, customer account activities, using filing systems and other technological devices and applying customer service principles.

   Customer Service - Account Services
Students become familiar with checking and savings products, credit cards and account activities.

   Consumer Lending
The course covers the various forms of credit, consumer and commercial loan policies, legal regulations as they apply to lending, loan documentation and the use of internal credit records.

   Operations & Extended Customer Service
Students study the functions of the Federal Reserve System and the relationship between the economy and depository institutions including how these factors influence the operations of depository institutions.

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Health Care

Students have a working understanding of the core skill standards that serve as the foundation for occupations and services across the health care industry.  Topics of study include Therapeutic Functions, Diagnostic Functions, and Information Services Functions.

   Therapeutic Functions introduces students to the areas of care management, dental assisting, dietetics, home health, medical assisting and nursing.

   Diagnostic Functions provides an overview of cardiology, imaging, medical laboratory and radiology.

   Information Services Functions provides students with hands-on learning in the areas of medical records, management, unit coordination and utilization review.

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Lodging Management

   Principles of Hospitality
The student is introduced to the origin, development, current scope and future outlook of the hospitality industry. Social and corporate etiquette are also addressed.

   Front of the House Lodging Operations
Areas of concentration include reservations, registration, concierge and bell staff.

   Back of the House Lodging Operations
Topics of study include maintenance, housekeeping principles and food service. Supervisory skills are also emphasized.

   Ancillary Lodging Operations
Students learn about the departments that serve to direct and support staff operations. Topics concerning the executive committee, back office operations and the Manager on Duty are addressed. Marketing principles and human relations are also stressed.

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Logistics

Logistics related instruction focuses on:

Transportation Basics
Students analyze transportation trends and the role of government, examine the trucking, railroad, airline, water carrier and pipeline industries, process shipping documents, handle claims, interpret tariffs, and examine intermodal and auxiliary carriers and traffic management.

Customer Service
Students explore telephone communication and problem solving, demonstrate career success traits, design customer service systems, and explore motivation and leadership.

Global Purchasing and Logistics
Students explore purchasing, ordering, vendor choices, billing, domestic and international issues and practices, duties and tariffs, and processing surplus and hazardous materials.

Manufacturing

   Manufacturing Fundamentals
Introduces students to manufacturing environments and occupations. Students learn safe work habits and practices and develop blueprint skills.

   Manufacturing Processes I
Students explore the manufacturing processes of casting, forging, heat treating and plastic molding. Learners will gain the theoretical background to perform efficiently at manufacturing work sites that utilize hot processes.

   Manufacturing Processes II
Students gain experience in welding, brazing, soldering, assembly, fabrication and coating processes. The module also instructs students in conventional, automatic and computerized machining concepts.

   Organizational Systems & Quality
Learners explore the structure and function of administrative and support departments within a manufacturing organization. The course addresses the impact that safety regulations and quality initiatives have on the manufacturing environment.

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Printing

   Introduction to the Printing Industry
The course provides an introduction to the printing industry, including basic operations, safety practices, reproduction photography, image assembly, platemaking and duplicator operations. Learners assist in the production of simple printed materials from concept through bindery operations.

   Electronic Imaging/Publishing
Students are provided with an overview of electronic publishing and the related functions of topography, design and color theory. Page layout and graphic production operations on a variety of printed materials using desktop publishing techniques are emphasized.

   Image Assembly
Students receive instruction in image assembly for the four major printing areas:

• Image Transfer – Offset
• Image Transfer – Screen
• Image Transfer – Flexography
• Image Transfer – Roto-Gravure

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Production Agriculture

The program provides students with an overview of the agribusiness industry. Farm safety, machinery operation, dairy production, agronomics, livestock production, agribusiness management and advanced dairy production are areas of study.

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Welding

Students gain an understanding of welding basics, cutting principles and practices. Topics of study include stick, TIG and MIG welding as well as manual oxyfuel and plasma cutting processes.

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Co-op Descriptions

Agri-Science
Students explore plant and soil sciences through the study of agronomy, soil sampling, greenhouse work and landscaping.

Animal-Science
Students gain an understanding of small animal care and develop skills and knowledge in pet grooming, nutrition, housing, health, diseases, reproduction and animal restraint. Communication skills are stressed and careers in the field are explored.

Business
The course is designed to provide students with a solid foundation of what business is, how it operates and how it is managed. Learners gain knowledge in planning, leading, organizing and coordinating business operations. The content of the course includes computer applications, general office skills, personal as well as professional skills, use of various technologies and accounting practices and procedures.

Construction
The program is designed to guide students in the development of skills within the construction trades industry. Students learn about safety procedures, plan specifications, building codes and all facets of the construction process by building a home in the Village of North Fond du Lac.

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For more information, please contact us.