Youth Apprenticeship Program
Description
The Questar III Youth Apprenticeship Program provides an innovative disruption to our region's skilled trades shortage in various trades.
Making the Grade
The Questar III Youth Apprenticeship Program links students with local, high-wage, high-demand, high-skill careers through Matching Day events, job shadowing, paid internships and college courses. We partner with local employers, providing students the opportunity to complete over 200 hours of on-the-job training in their respective trade. Youth Apprenticeship Program students satisfy New York state high school diploma requirements while enrolled in the program.
Chris DiStefano, the Chief Operating Officer for Harrison & Burrowes Bridge Contractors, recently spoke about how partnering with Questar III's Youth Apprenticeship Program offers students a great work experience that can lead to full-time, well-paying jobs after graduation. Harrison & Burrowes is among the 16 companies that employed Questar III students this past summer.
Student Milestones:
- Registration Accepted: Fall of Junior year
- Job Shadows Begin: February of Junior year
- Matching Days: May of Junior year
- Paid Co-ops Begin: Summer between Junior & Senior year
- Signing Days: May of Senior year
- Program Completion: June of Senior year
Uncovering High-Paying, Challenging Career Paths
Our apprenticeships provide industry experience and training in well compensated, intricate trades that increase confidence and allow for a highly sought-after lifestyle.
Building the Rising Generation's Workforce
Our program teaches future generations the prolific skills necessary to ensure an innovative, leading workforce in your industry.