May 10, 2023

Employing Workers Under 18

1 hour 2 minutes

We hear a lot of shops say, “For insurance reasons, my shop can’t hire workers who are under 18-years-old.” Our response to them is usually, “Are you sure?”

In this week’s podcast, Matthew White who is the Bureau Director at the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, educates us on how easy it can be to hire youth apprentices, and offers useful employment resources for shops and employees.

(1:37) Matthew’s Role & Background
(12:37) Employment Resources for Shops
(28:38) Myths & Processes for Hiring Workers Under 18
(46:06) Benefits of Implementing Youth Apprenticeships
(54:51) Minors Using Hoists/Lifts

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About Our Host:
Jay Goninen
Co-Founder & President, WrenchWay
[email protected] | 608.716.2122

About Our Guest:
Matthew White
Bureau Director, Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development
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