RANDOM LAKE, Wis. — Audrey Williamson doesn't have a typical school schedule. While most students are in class, she's running the Random Lake Cafe under her high school's Youth Apprenticeship program.

"Classes in the afternoon, and in the morning, I work here," Williamson said.

The Random Lake High School senior is one of many students participating in the Youth Apprenticeship, or YA, program that allows students to do paid work for school credits several days a week.

"I want to go to college for business, so I think that learning how to work inside of a business rather than just managing it is giving me that actual experience," Williamson said.

The program provides hands-on experience at over 35 participating local businesses and companies. Career paths include hospitality, business m

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