The Adel-DeSoto-Minburn School Board recently approved the first registered apprenticeship in the computer support specialist field which will be filled by one ADM student and take place once every two years. 

The Board approved the apprenticeship that will be a two year paid apprenticeship that will lead to a national credential in the computer support field. ADM Superintendent Greg Dufoe says they are proud of the push to create this apprenticeship with the help of Principal Lee Griebel.

“It’ll be a high school student that will be identified through an application process that would fill this role and provide computer support. We feel like this will be a pipeline or a method for students who have this interest to turn it into a career. The development of school to work pathways including registered apprenticeships is something that is gaining a lot of steam.”

Dufoe tells Raccoon Valley Radio that while this is the first registered apprenticeship, the hopes are for there to be more developed in the future. Dufoe says the student will work directly with people in ADM’s technology department. 

“They’ll do the real work of a technology support specialist so this can be life changing for a young student. So we are just really, really excited.”

The registered apprenticeship with the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn School District will pay the student $10 per hour in the first year and then go up to $10.25 in the second year. Those who wish to apply need to be at least 16-years-old. The first year for this program will be next next year and for more information you can go here