Youth Apprenticeship at Lakeland University

Turn Your Youth Apprenticeship Into College Credit

YOUR JOB EXPERIENCE CAN COUNT TOWARD COLLEGE — EVEN BEFORE YOU GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL.

Did you know your Youth Apprenticeship experience can earn you college credit at Lakeland University? As a nationally recognized Cooperative Education university, Lakeland values real-world learning and believes your hands-on career experience should count toward your future.

By completing a simple process, eligible students can save time, reduce tuition costs and start college with credits already earned.

your work experience doesn’t stop at graduation — it moves forward with you

How Youth Apprenticeship Credit Works at Lakeland

Lakeland University recognizes the academic and professional value of Youth Apprenticeship programs. With the proper documentation, students can convert their experience into college credit — even before enrolling as a degree-seeking student.

Here’s what that looks like:

  • Earn 3 college credits for Youth Apprenticeship participation
    • Transcribed as EXP 290: Cooperative Education
  • Continue your momentum at Lakeland 
    • Students who enroll as degree-seeking may be eligible for up to 9 total Cooperative Education credits (additional fees apply)
  • Credits are awarded based on
    • Program alignment
    • Completed documentation

Youth Apprenticeship is more than a job

Why It Matters

Your Youth Apprenticeship already sets you apart. Turning that experience into college credit helps you go even further.

  • Accelerate your path to a college degree

  • Reduce future course load and tuition costs

  • Turn hands-on career experience into academic progress

  • Start college with confidence—and credits already on your transcript

You’ve already put in the work. Lakeland helps make it count.

How To Get Started

Complete the application for credit below.

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