Approximately 40 local high school seniors and their employers were recognized at the Youth Apprenticeship banquet held May 17 at Hotel Marshfield. Students recognized were from the school districts of Auburndale, Granton, and Marshfield as well as Columbus Catholic. Assistant Deputy Secretary of the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development David Anderson, far left, spoke at the event. Pictured with Anderson are Youth Apprenticeship graduates and program coordinators. (Hub City Times staff photo)