Youth Options Program

Youth Options is a program that opens the door to greater learning opportunities for qualified high school juniors and seniors. Students who are considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, or want to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation will be interested in Youth Options. The program allows students to take post-secondary (college-level) class at NWTC.

The student does not have to pay for a postsecondary class if the high school board determines the class is not comparable to a class offered by the high school. If approved by the high school board, the student will receive both high school and post-secondary credit for a successfully completed class.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR YOUTH OPTIONS?

The student who has completed 10th grade; is in good academic standing as determined by the high school; does not have a record of disciplinary problems; and does not meet the statutory definition of a "child-at-risk" may participate in the Youth Options program.

HOW DO I START?

Application forms are available from your high school's counseling office or from NWTC.

• The student must obtain his or her parent's or guardian's signature on the application.
• The student will then meet with the high school counselor to discuss how Youth Options classes will fit into the student's high school schedule.
• With the assistance of the high school counselor, the student makes course selection(s) and submits those choices to the student's school board by March 1 for the fall semester or October 1 for the spring semester.
• The signed forms with approved classes MUST be submitted to NWTC by the following dates:May 15 for the fall semester or November 15 for the spring semester.
• After the submission deadline, the student will be contacted by NWTC. Youth Options participants are required to meet with an NWTC representative prior to registration for the approved course(s).
• Courses offered during the summer session are not eligible for the Youth Options Program.

WHAT CLASS CHOICES ARE AVAILABLE TO A YOUTH OPTIONS STUDENT?

A student will find many choices available. Classes are available on all three campuses, through Interactive Television (ITV), Technical College of the Air (TCA) , or the Internet.

Any Associate Degree or Technical Diploma course may be taken, as long as all prerequisites and co requisite requirements are met.

The Youth Options Program is offered through the Green Bay, Marinette and Sturgeon Bay Campuses and all NWTC Regional Learning Centers.

For more information, e-mail or call the Green Bay campus at
(920)498-6855 or (800) 422-NWTC, ext. 6855.