Wisconsin Automotive & Truck Education Association

High School Opportunities

EARN WHILE YOU LEARN and invest in your future!

High school is a great time to start exploring a career in the transportation industry! There are a lot of directions your path can take, from repair to rebuild, mechanics to driving, or parts to service. As a student, you can test drive different career opportunities to find out which path interests you the most.

• Youth Apprenticeship (YA)
  • Get a paycheck AND school credits while working in the industry! With YA, you are a paid employee at a local business AND you get to learn what it is like to work in the industry through an approved training program, which earns you high school (and potentially college) credits.
  • To learn more about becoming a Youth Apprentice, visit the DWD’s YA web page, contact your school’s Career & Technical Education Advisor OR Contact WATEA so we can connect you to the right person today!
    Youth Apprenticeship Info & Contacts
  • Download the Youth Apprenticeship application packet for more details or to start completing the application process
  • If you need help finding an employer to host your YA experience in the transportation field, let WATEA know and we will contact our members to find someone who can work with you!
• Automotive Academy Pathways Program
  • High school seniors can earn an Automotive Maintenance & Light Repair Technical Diploma through Northcentral Technical College. Students attend classes at NTC in the morning and return to their high school for the remainder of the day.
  • For more details, download the 2022-23 Auto Academy Flier: 2022-23 Auto Academy Info Flier 
  • Ready to enroll? Contact WATEA or reach out to your school’s Career & Tech Ed advisor to sign up!
• Career Experiences & Tours
  • Do you want to learn more about the different jobs available in the transportation industry? Contact WATEA to get connected with local businesses who can answer questions, give you a tour, or provide job shadow experiences.
  • Look for WATEA's booth at your school’s next job fair and stop by to get information on how to start working in transportation!
• High School Job Opportunities
  • Ready to start working in the field? Send in your resume or fill out the below application and submit it to WATEA via email, mail, or in person.
    Download the Transportation Careers Application
  • WATEA will share your application with its members and encourage them to contact you to discuss any relevant positions or job experience opportunities they have available.

  NOTE: Submitting an application/resume to WATEA does NOT guarantee you will get an interview or job offer, but it does greatly increase your chances!