Vermont § 1603 - Elements of the program

§ 1603. Elements of the program

• (a) An eligible student may apply to enter the student apprenticeship program upon successful
  completion of grade 10 or its equivalent and meeting entrance requirements established
  by the State Board of Education. (b) A program may be up to four years in length and shall require both academic study
  and work experience each program year. The program shall emphasize work-based learning,
  applied academics, team teaching, and other strategies that will enable the student
  apprentice to enter a postsecondary institution, a registered apprenticeship program,
  or the workforce in a position above entry level. (c) The school board, working with the student and the employer, shall prepare an apprenticeship
  agreement. The agreement shall describe the responsibilities of each party, including
  program requirements and remuneration to the student by the employer as determined
  jointly by the student, apprenticeship coordinator, and worksite mentor and shall
  be valid when signed by each party. (d) When an articulation agreement is requested and feasible, the school board shall negotiate
  one for apprentices working towards completion of registered apprenticeship or postsecondary
  degree requirements. (e) The student apprenticeship coordinator shall assist the student in maintaining a portfolio
  that shall include a log of work activities and the results of assessments conducted
  periodically during the program. (f) A student apprentice who successfully completes a student apprenticeship program shall
  receive an industry competency certificate issued by the State Board of Education.
  In order to earn an industry competency certificate, a student apprentice shall demonstrate
  mastery of industry competency standards and shall complete academic requirements
  for graduation. (g) A record of mastery of skills attained through the apprenticeship program and high
  school graduation credit shall be recorded in the student’s school record. (Added 1993, No. 155 (Adj. Sess.), § 1, eff. May 17, 1994.)