Inspiring and teaching the workforce of tomorrow begins today. At Sheridan’s Madison, WI facility, these words have been put into action with a Youth Apprenticeship Program. This June marks the one year anniversary of the program’s first youth apprentice at Sheridan: Sam Rayowski, class of 2022 Mount Horeb High School. We sat down with Sam as he reflected on his experience and this is what he had to say…
Why did you choose this apprenticeship?
My teacher presented me with three options for an apprenticeship and I chose Sheridan because of the hands-on day-to-day tasks.
What do you enjoy most about your apprenticeship experience?
I like being hands-on and everyone I work with is super friendly and makes me feel comfortable working here.
What is a typical day like?
I clock in and meet with my supervisor to review what the team is working on. I’ll shadow them for a bit and then they give me a project that I work on until the end of my shift.
What are your future plans?
I plan to go to Madison College and continue to work here. I am interested in metal fabrication, which will help me as I work on projects at Sheridan.
Reflections from Sheridan
Sam is our first youth apprentice at Sheridan WI. This program has been a great experience and gives students a different perspective on all types of career choices. Sam has shown dedication and a willingness to take on different projects and he completes them in a timely manner. We are excited that Sam has chosen to stay at Sheridan WI, and while taking courses at the local college, he continues to grow in our maintenance department.
Interested in an apprenticeship or internship with Sheridan? Contact the location nearest you or visit our careers page learn more about what it is like working at Sheridan: https://www.sheridan.com/careers/