Jefferson students honored for academic, music and apprenticeship achievements
May 20, 2024 | Jefferson School District, School Districts, Wisconsin
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The Jefferson School District began its meeting with multiple student recognitions, honoring students for academics, music and career programming.
Board President introduced April’s citizens of the month and several individual honorees, including a kindergarten student recognized for curiosity and kindness and middle-school students named for leadership and volunteer work. Jefferson Middle School’s two-time state champion math team and individual qualifiers were recognized; music instructors reported that three ensembles advanced to state-level festivals and received top ratings.
FFA advisors also highlighted students who qualified for and placed at state contests and noted seniors who will receive the State FFA degree after meeting extensive supervised agricultural experience and community-service requirements.
The board then received a detailed presentation on the district’s youth apprenticeship program. The program provides juniors and seniors with work-based learning in roughly 13 categories and about 73 pathways; requirements include roughly 450 hours for a one-year placement or 900 hours for a two-year placement. The district said it recognized 28 graduating seniors who completed youth apprenticeship pathways and that students receive both a district certificate and a state certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development upon completion. Heather Jabowski was introduced as the Jefferson County youth apprenticeship coordinator and director; she and district staff described employer mentors, task lists, and the program’s role in creating career pathways in trades, hospitality, agriculture and other fields.
Presenters also noted program growth: the current grant supported more students than projected and the district reported plans to add pathways in cosmetology and public services (including EMS, fire and dispatch). District staff invited local businesses to participate as mentors and urged the community to help expand employer partnerships.
The recognitions and apprenticeship presentation closed with applause and a group photo.
Board President introduced April’s citizens of the month and several individual honorees, including a kindergarten student recognized for curiosity and kindness and middle-school students named for leadership and volunteer work. Jefferson Middle School’s two-time state champion math team and individual qualifiers were recognized; music instructors reported that three ensembles advanced to state-level festivals and received top ratings.
FFA advisors also highlighted students who qualified for and placed at state contests and noted seniors who will receive the State FFA degree after meeting extensive supervised agricultural experience and community-service requirements.
The board then received a detailed presentation on the district’s youth apprenticeship program. The program provides juniors and seniors with work-based learning in roughly 13 categories and about 73 pathways; requirements include roughly 450 hours for a one-year placement or 900 hours for a two-year placement. The district said it recognized 28 graduating seniors who completed youth apprenticeship pathways and that students receive both a district certificate and a state certificate from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development upon completion. Heather Jabowski was introduced as the Jefferson County youth apprenticeship coordinator and director; she and district staff described employer mentors, task lists, and the program’s role in creating career pathways in trades, hospitality, agriculture and other fields.
Presenters also noted program growth: the current grant supported more students than projected and the district reported plans to add pathways in cosmetology and public services (including EMS, fire and dispatch). District staff invited local businesses to participate as mentors and urged the community to help expand employer partnerships.
The recognitions and apprenticeship presentation closed with applause and a group photo.
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