2016-2017 High School Relations ReportWisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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WITC SCHOOL DISTRICTS

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Directory

LocationsAshland (ASH) 715.682.4591New Richmond (NR) 715.246.6561Rice Lake (RL) 715.234.7082Shell Lake (SL) 715.468.2815Superior (SUP) 715.394.6677Toll free 800.243.9482

Contacts Phone e-mail

Director of Career Prep & K12 RelationsJeanne Germain 715.246.6561, ext. 4224 jeanne.germain@witc.edu

Career SpecialistsASH Katie Rybak (interim) 715.682.4591, ext. 3192 katie.rybak@witc.eduNR Megan Evans 715.246.6561, ext. 4396 megan.evans@witc.eduRL Megan Davis 715.234.7082, ext. 5433 megan.davis@witc.eduSUP Kayti Stolp 715.394.6677, ext. 6366 kayti.stolp@witc.edu

Deans of StudentsASH Benita Allen 715.682.4591, ext. 3136 benita.allen@witc.eduNR Steve Dus 715.246.6561, ext. 4301 steve.dus@witc.eduRL Justin Johnson 715.234.7082, ext. 5277 justin.johnson@witc.eduSUP Kris Vesel 715.394.6677, ext. 6291 kris.vesel@witc.edu

CounselorsASH Scott Leonard 715.682.4591, ext. 3117 scott.leonard@witc.eduASH Katie Rybak 715.682.4591, ext. 3116 katie.rybak@witc.eduNR Bridget Anderson-Kling 715.246.6561, ext. 4401 bridget.kling@witc.eduNR Brian Vrtis 715.246.6561, ext. 4250 brian.vrtis@witc.eduNR Kristin Nelson 715.246.6561, ext. 4254 kristin.nelson@witc.eduRL Catrina Everitt 715.234.7082, ext. 5248 catrina.everitt@witc.eduRL Rachel Berg 715.234.7082, ext. 5258 rachel.berg@witc.eduRL Aaron Staut 715.234.7082, ext. 5200 aaron.staut@witc.eduSUP Dede Maki 715.394.6677, ext. 6213 dede.maki@witc.eduSUP Kent Lundahl 715.394.6677, ext. 6306 kent.lundahl@witc.edu

Admissions AdvisorsASH Jennifer Bednarik 715.682.4591, ext. 3195 jennifer.bednarik@witc.eduNR Jodi Saliny 715.246.6561, ext. 4339 jodi.saliny@witc.eduRL Sara Eckstein 715.234.7082, ext. 5220 sara.eckstein@witc.eduSUP Cindy Miller 715.394.6677, ext. 6243 cindy.miller@witc.edu

Table of Contents

Career Prep 6Career Prep provides funding for collaborative K-16 technical preparation initiatives facilitated by the Northwest Wisconsin Career Prep/School-to-Work Consortium.

Articulation Agreements 8One of the components of the Career Prep/School-to-Work initiative is the joint curriculum review process for curriculum alignment, advanced standing, and/or dual credit.

Class Offerings within NWECS 10The Northern Wisconsin Educational Communication System (NWECS) consortium is managed by WITC and consists of 24 high school and a number of higher education partners, providing instruction via interactive video (ITV).

Youth Options Program 12The Youth Options program allows all public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college or institution of higher education.

118.15 Students 13

High School Graduate Enrollment 14

2016-2017 High School Scholarships 16

Pulse Healthcare Camp 17

Construction Essentials Academy Kicks Off in Clayton 17

Career Pathways 18

Calendar of Events Back Page

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Dear ColleaguesWe, at WITC, continually strive to improve the relationships and collaborative efforts with our K12 school district partners throughout Northwest Wisconsin. In the 2016-17 school year, we worked together to bring many innovative learning opportunities to students within the WITC region. From these experiences, our commitment to supporting the fine work you are already doing to ensure your students are career and college ready, especially in the CTE areas, has deepened. Thank you for your exemplary commitment to raising the bar in CTE programming for your students!During the 2016-17 school year, over 1600 students earned WITC credits from courses delivered within their own schools by their own teachers through dual credit (formerly known as transcripted credit) agreements. In tuition alone, that is a combined savings of over $506,000 for students throughout the WITC region. As a result of your districts’ dedicated efforts, the number of dual credit agreements is expected to increase by approximately 73% this coming school year. We have no doubt that high school students in Northwest Wisconsin are the beneficiaries of some of the best CTE educational experiences in the state.If you need reassurance of the importance and impact of your hard work, a recent study, published by the College & Career Readiness Center, at the American Institutes for Research, identified several key benefits of experiences our joint efforts have created. According to their July 2017 report, “Evidence-Based Practices to Support College and Career Readiness in High School”, students who enroll in early college programs:• Are significantly more likely to graduate from high school than comparison students.• Are more likely to reach proficiency on state assessments than comparison students.• Have better attendance, fewer suspensions, and a higher level of engagement in school than comparison students.• Are significantly more likely to enroll in college than comparison students.• Are significantly more likely to earn a college degree than comparison students.• Have higher education graduation rates than comparison students.(See entire report at: http://www.ccrscenter.org/sites/default/files/EvidenceBasedPractices_EarlyCollegeHS.pdf)As you begin to implement your Academic and Career Plans (or continue implementing for those of you who began prior to the mandated start date), please consider WITC your committed partner. Our Career Prep team, Career Specialists, Counselors, and Instructors are at the ready to answer your questions and to help your students understand the impact of their educational choices on their career goals. Together, we will continue to create relevant educational pathways that will lead your students to rewarding careers that meet both their interests and the changing needs of your communities. Best wishes on a successful 2017-18 school year. Please feel free to contact us with your questions, concerns and ideas for future collaborations. As always, we look forward to serving you!

Respectfully yours,

John WillPresidentWisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Jeanne GermainDirector of Career Prep & K12 RelationsWisconsin Indianhead Technical College

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Career PrepCareer Prep provides funding for collaborative K-16 technical preparation initiatives facilitated by the Northwest Wisconsin Career Prep/School-to-Work Consortium.The Consortium, consisting of members from local business and industry, school districts, the three local CESAs and WITC staff, meets three times a year to plan activities and approve the Career Prep grant allocations.Career Prep is designed to enhance the technical and academic skills of high school students and to provide expanded opportunities for transition into post-secondary education.Activities include professional development activities for teachers and counselors, occupational exploration and hands-on activities for high school students and development of articulation agreements with high schools.The framework for this initiative has been the federal Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006 (P.L. 109-270).In addition to Career Prep sponsored activities, WITC has several other points of contact with the local high schools, including those made by WITC Career Specialists. Their work with local high schools is also included in this report.Please visit WITC’s Career Prep website for further information. www.witc.edu/counselors/techprep.htm.

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Articulation AgreementsThe Joint Curriculum Review Process for curriculum alignment, advanced standing, and/or dual credit is one component of the Career Prep/School to Work initiative. This annual process assures that students are acquiring the skills and knowledge to be successful at the postsecondary level and, when appropriate, are granted credit for high school coursework that covers technical college competencies.

Advanced StandingAn advanced standing agreement may be developed when a high school course or courses contain competencies that are recognized as equivalent to those in a technical college course. Students earn high school credit and, if the conditions identified in the advanced standing agreement are met, will be granted technical college credit after enrolling at the college. To receive credit for advanced standing, students present their high school transcript documenting advanced standing during the admission process. Students will not have to repeat the coursework, will receive technical college credit, and will save money on college tuition.

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Amery 4* 10* 2* 2* 18*Ashland 4 2 2 8Baldwin-Woodville 2 2 1* 4 1*Barron 3/2* 1 1 1* 5 3*Bayfield 4 4Birchwood 1* 1*Bruce 1 3/2* 4 2*Butternut 2* 2*Cameron 3/5* 2 5 5*Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 7/2* 6* 1* 7 9*Clayton 2* 1* 1* 4*Cumberland 2* 1/3* 1* 1 6*Drummond 4 4Flambeau 3/2* 3 2*Frederic 1 1* 1 1*Glenwood City 1* 4 4 1*Grantsburg 3* 1* 4*Hayward 8/11* 1 1* 9 12*Hudson 7/4* 3* 1* 7 8*i-Forward 2* 2*Ladysmith 5 2* 3* 5 5*Luck 1 1Mellen 2 2New Richmond 9/2* 2 2 2* 13 4*Northwestern 5 2/2* 1 8 2*Northwood 1* 1*

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Dual CreditDual credit agreements are developed when a technical college course using technical college curriculum and comparable textbooks and materials is taught in a high school setting by certified high school instructors. The dual credit agreement spells out the conditions that students must meet to successfully complete the course. College credits are awarded and recorded on a technical college transcript upon successful completion of the course.As part of an agreement between the state’s sixteen technical college districts, advanced standing and dual credit courses will be transferable to other Wisconsin technical colleges

provided they offer similar coursework. Coursework may transfer to other postsecondary institutions; students should contact any college they are planning to attend for verification that coursework will transfer.Additional information on the joint curriculum review process can be found on the Web at http://www.witc.edu/counselors/techprep.htm or contactJeanne GermainDirector of Career Prep & K12 Relationsjeanne.germain@witc.edu800.243.9482 x4224

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WITCProgram Areas AG/T & T Business Health General

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Osceola 1/1* 8 1 10 1*Prairie Farm 3* 1/1* 2 3 4*Rice Lake 6/1* 11* 6 12*Shell Lake 1 1Siren 2 2* 2 2*Solon Springs 1 6* 2* 1 8*Somerset 2/1* 2/5* 1* 4 7*Spooner 2/1* 7 1 10 1*St. Croix Central 1/1* 5* 1 6*St. Croix Falls 1/1* 2 3 1*Superior 9* 1* 10*Turtle Lake 2* 6* 8*Unity 1* 1*Washburn 2 1 3Webster 11* 1* 12*Winter 1* 4/4* 4 5*Total AS Agreements 74 50 4 12 3 143Total Dual Credit Agreements

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Class Offerings within the Northern Wisconsin Communications System (NWECS) Consortium

Host School Courses Offered

The following chart reflects 2016-17 class offerings and enrollment numbers for the schools within the Northern Wisconsin Educational Communications System (NWECS) consortium. This consortium is managed by WITC and consists of 24 high school and a number of

higher education partners, providing instruction via interactive video (ITV). Almost all classes incorporate a course management system or online component, making them blended in nature. Class offerings consist of high school credit, dual credit, technical college credit or UW credit.

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Florence HS 6*Oconto Falls HS French I/Blended Goodman-Armstrong HS 3

Hurley HS 5*Oconto Falls HS Veterinary Science/Blended *Coleman HS 1

*Southwestern HS 1Drummond HS 4

*Prairie Du Chien HS AP Calculus BC Medford HS 4*Prairie Du Chien HS Chinese I Necedah HS 1

*Whitehall HS A.P. Calculus Crandon HS 9Chequamegon HS Thinking Critically and Creatively Phillips HS 5Dodgeland HS Large Animals 1 Hustisford HS 7Dodgeland HS Large Animals II Hustisford HS 3Dodgeland HS Wildlife Management Hustisford HS 5Dodgeland HS Wildlife Management II Hustisford HS 4Florence HS Spanish I Butternut HS 5

Mellen HS 12Winter HS 14

Florence HS Spanish II Goodman-Armstrong HS 1Mellen HS 12Wabeno HS 5*Gibraltar HS 2

Hayward HS AP Calculus I/II *Webster 5Solon Springs 2

Hayward HS AP Statistics I/II Pittsville HS 2Laona HS Psychology Ewen-Trout Creek HS 10

Laona HS Spanish I Ewen-Trout Creek HS 10Goodman-Armstrong HS 5

Mauston HS Physics Necedah HS 5Mauston HS World Religions *Dodgeville HS 1Medford HS Accounting III Prentice HS 1Medford HS Computer Programming JavaScript Prentice HS 1Medford HS Intro to Computer Programming Prentice HS 1Medford HS Medical Terminology Prentice HS 3NATC Math with Business Applications Chequamegon HS 2Necedah HS Criminal Law and Civil Law Pittsville HS 2Northland Pines HS Intro to World Languages Ewen-Trout Creek HS 14

Land O' Lakes/SOAR 7NTC Wausau ECE Foundations/Childcare Gilman HS 1NTC Wausau Intro to Animal Science Pittsville HS 1NTC Wausau Medical Terminology Chequamegon HS 9NTC Wausau Sign Language: Introduction Chequamegon HS 1

Mauston HS 4Phillips HS 6South Shore HS 1

Pittsville HS AP Psychology Necedah HS 4Royall HS AP Comparative Politics *Fennimore HS 2South Shore HS Spanish III or IV Goodman-Armstrong HS 2

Mellen HS 1UW Superior PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology Gilman HS 6

South Shore HS 4UWBC English 101 Gilman HS 7UWBC English 102 Gilman HS 7Wabeno HS Calculus Laona HS 8Winter HS AP Literature and Composition Royall HS 3

“In addition to taking individual WITC courses, many students in our region are earning short-term certificates and technical diplomas while still in high school. Last year, 249 high school students earned 294 WITC credentials, many of which qualified for CTE Incentive Grant funds. Eventually, we hope every high school student in Northwest Wisconsin will have access to these beneficial programs.”

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Laona HS Spanish I Ewen-Trout Creek HS 10Goodman-Armstrong HS 5

Mauston HS Physics Necedah HS 5Mauston HS World Religions *Dodgeville HS 1Medford HS Accounting III Prentice HS 1Medford HS Computer Programming JavaScript Prentice HS 1Medford HS Intro to Computer Programming Prentice HS 1Medford HS Medical Terminology Prentice HS 3NATC Math with Business Applications Chequamegon HS 2Necedah HS Criminal Law and Civil Law Pittsville HS 2Northland Pines HS Intro to World Languages Ewen-Trout Creek HS 14

Land O' Lakes/SOAR 7NTC Wausau ECE Foundations/Childcare Gilman HS 1NTC Wausau Intro to Animal Science Pittsville HS 1NTC Wausau Medical Terminology Chequamegon HS 9NTC Wausau Sign Language: Introduction Chequamegon HS 1

Mauston HS 4Phillips HS 6South Shore HS 1

Pittsville HS AP Psychology Necedah HS 4Royall HS AP Comparative Politics *Fennimore HS 2South Shore HS Spanish III or IV Goodman-Armstrong HS 2

Mellen HS 1UW Superior PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology Gilman HS 6

South Shore HS 4UWBC English 101 Gilman HS 7UWBC English 102 Gilman HS 7Wabeno HS Calculus Laona HS 8Winter HS AP Literature and Composition Royall HS 3

WITC Criminal Justice Introduction *Plum City HS 6Chequamegon HS 1Chequamegon HS 1Dodgeland HS 3Goodman-Armstrong HS 1Hayward HS 5Mauston HS 2

WITC Math for Health Professionals Chequamegon HS 6Hurley HS 3Mauston HS 3Medford HS 9

WITC Medical Terminology *Grantsburg HS 3*Siren HS 1*Webster HS 2Chequamegon HS 5Gilman HS 4Hayward HS 7Hurley HS 2Mauston HS 5Royall HS 3

WITC Policing Strategies Chequamegon HS 3Goodman-Armstrong HS 2Mauston HS 5

WITC Principles of Sustainability Mauston HS 6

“In addition to taking individual WITC courses, many students in our region are earning short-term certificates and technical diplomas while still in high school. Last year, 249 high school students earned 294 WITC credentials, many of which qualified for CTE Incentive Grant funds. Eventually, we hope every high school student in Northwest Wisconsin will have access to these beneficial programs.”

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Youth Options ProgramThe Youth Options program allows all public high school juniors and seniors who meet certain requirements to take postsecondary courses at a Wisconsin technical college or institution of higher education. An institution of higher education (IHE) includes UW System institutions, tribally controlled colleges, and private, nonprofit institutions.The program opens the door to greater learning opportunities for students who are considering a technical career, wishing to begin college early, wanting to prepare to enter the workforce immediately after high school graduation.

Online and Other Learning OptionsWITC offers a variety of learning options for Youth Options students who seek an alternative to learning in the traditional classroom setting. Explore the WITC web site at http://www.witc.edu/academics/online/index.htm to learn more about learning opportunities.

Online InstructionCourses are available in a virtual environment where you can access class assignments, participate in online discussions with classmates, meet virtually with your instructor, and get feedback on your performance. Online degrees in these programs are available: Accounting, Administrative Professional, E-CHiLD, Health Information Technology, IT-Web and Software Developer, and Medical Administrative Professional.

Interactive Television/Internet Protocol Video (ITV/IPV)You can access ITV/IPV classroom courses at a variety of sites including WITC campuses and branches, high schools and other sites that are a part of WITC’s network. Classmates from multiple locations interact with each other and the instructor via video and audio. This allows an option similar to a traditional classroom while reducing the time of traveling to the originating campus for the course.

The three centers of The Learning Commons will serve all students, whether they are taking classes on-campus or online.Learning Resource CenterThe LRC is the answer place. It contains the books, journals/magazines, audio visual materials, and technology equipment that students will need to accomplish their coursework. More importantly, Resource Center staff members are available to guide students’ discovery of these materials and assist them in navigating the rich collection of electronic resources provided by the Resource Center at www.witc.edu/library.

Academic Support CenterAcademic Support instructors match resources and materials to individual skill levels as students progress toward their goals. Both individualized and group instruction are available.• Academic support & peer tutoring of WITC students enrolled in

credit courses • Study & test-taking strategies• GED/HSED preparation• College preparation coursework for students not yet enrolled in college

Educational Technology Center Access not only the hardware and software, but also the expertise, you need to succeed.

• Online learning• MyWITC• Email

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A Partnership that Works: 118.15 Compulsory Attendance Contract

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, in compliance with Wisconsin Statute 118.15, Compulsory Attendance Contract, has a unique opportunity for partnership. The law helps students who require an alternative learning environment to be successful. Students who participate in this program have the goal of obtaining their state-issued High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) or completing credit remediation. The HSED credential is achieved by successfully completing a set of standardized assessments in the area of reasoning through language arts, social studies, science, and mathematical reasoning, these standardized assessments measure

the skills required by high schools and requested by colleges and employers. In addition students are required to participate in career awareness, employability activities and meet the state requirements for health and civics.WITC partners with local school districts to assure students who meet the eligibility requirements are given the opportunity to pursue this educational option. Students must meet the following criteria to participate: age 16 or older, behind a minimum of one year in earned credits for their class, a minimum reading level of 9th grade, and identified as “at-risk”. If those requirements are met, a contract between the student, the student’s

parent or guardian, the local school district, and WITC is signed; identifying the responsibilities of each party.WITC provides classroom instruction, educational materials, attendance records, student advisement and communication and collaboration with parents/guardians and local school district.Students who successfully complete the test battery for the HSED receive a Wisconsin state-issued diploma and are recognized at the WITC graduation. Credit remediation students who successfully complete the identified curriculum are given high school credit leading toward high school graduation.

WITC developed partnerships with the following schools: Baldwin-Woodville, Glenwood City, New Richmond, and Somerset.

17 students attended our campuses under a 118.15 contract with the intent of obtaining their HSED.

• 15 students successfully obtained their HSED diploma.• 2 students transitioned and are enrolled in the fall 2017

semester at WITC.• 2 student contracts were cancelled prior to completion.

Check out WITC’s Career Interest QuestionnaireWITC offers an online career interest survey that helps students identify career areas that might be a good fit. Based on answers to questions about activities the student enjoys, personal qualities and favorite school subjects, the questionnaire ranks the career clusters the student may find most fulfilling.Find the questionnaire at: witc.edu/career.

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Number of 2016 High School Graduates in WITC’s District Enrolled at WITC Directly from High School in 2016 and Number of 2014 High School Graduates

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Amery 124 16 12.90% 133 28 21.05%Ashland 150 31 20.67% 179 42 23.46%Baldwin-Woodville 101 7 6.93% 113 14 12.39%Barron 77 7 9.09% 89 12 13.48%Bayfield 28 3 10.71% 27 3 11.11%Birchwood 23 5 21.74% 17 1 5.88%Bruce 44 1 2.27% 35 3 8.57%Butternut 11 0 0.00% 9 2 22.22%Cameron 54 10 18.52% 58 12 20.69%Chetek-Weyerhaeuser 63 5 7.94% 61 12 19.67%Clayton 32 4 12.50% 29 6 20.69%Clear Lake 39 6 15.38% 30 6 20.00%Cumberland 62 9 14.52% 71 18 25.35%Drummond 30 0 0.00% 27 6 22.22%Flambeau 45 3 6.67% 44 9 20.45%Frederic 34 2 5.88% 27 2 7.41%Glenwood City 57 2 3.51% 33 6 18.18%Grantsburg 53 3 5.66% 58 4 6.90%Hayward 134 8 5.97% 129 15 11.63%Hudson 432 12 2.78% 410 26 6.34%Hurley 58 2 3.45% 50 4 8.00%Ladysmith 60 3 5.00% 38 7 18.42%Luck 32 4 12.50% 27 6 22.22%Mellen 18 1 5.56% 21 6 28.57%New Richmond 201 16 7.96% 181 28 15.47%Northwestern 103 10 9.71% 88 18 20.45%Northwood 26 4 15.38% 30 4 13.33%Osceola 123 16 13.01% 142 20 14.08%Prairie Farm 21 2 9.52% 26 5 19.23%Rice Lake 145 21 14.48% 183 27 14.75%Shell Lake 34 3 8.82% 50 14 28.00%Siren 28 1 3.57% 29 7 24.14%Solon Springs 18 4 22.22% 29 9 31.03%Somerset 104 9 8.65% 108 14 12.96%South Shore 15 2 13.33% 10 1 10.00%Spooner 82 2 2.44% 92 16 17.39%St. Croix Central 85 3 3.53% 98 8 8.16%St. Croix Falls 75 9 12.00% 83 9 10.84%Superior 342 30 8.77% 297 29 9.76%Turtle Lake 26 3 11.54% 26 4 15.38%Unity 61 2 3.28% 69 4 5.80%Washburn 42 3 7.14% 32 11 34.38%Webster 40 1 2.50% 48 7 14.58%Winter 23 4 17.39% 18 3 16.67%Total 3355 289 8.61% 3354 488 14.55%

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High School Graduate Enrollment

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Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Foundation Scholarships Awarded to High School Students 2016-2017Last year through the generosity of area businesses, individuals, and organizations, the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College Foundation awarded $217,018 in scholarships to students attending WITC.High school students received approximately 17 percent of this amount, or $37,650. In the past year, these scholarships helped 75 students from approximately 30 high schools finance their education at WITC. More importantly, these students are able to move forward in accomplishing their career goals.Although there are various financial sources such as financial aid and grants, WITC scholarships help to fill some of the gaps that may still exist. Scholarships can also help keep students in school and pave the way to a bright future.

Scholarship Applications and TimelinesWITC Foundation scholarships are for students who are enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits per semester in an associate degree or technical diploma program.For deadlines and how to apply, go to www.witc.edu/scholarships.

Scholarship applications can be completed online by visiting www.witc.edu/scholarships.

ContactsAshland: Robyn Lulich, 715.682.4591 Ext. 3113New Richmond: Natalie Landgreen, 715.246.6561 Ext. 4217Rice Lake: Sandy Hegeholz 715.234.7082 Ext. 5250Superior: Jasmin Burt 715.394.6677 Ext. 6323

Toll Free: 800.243.9482TTY: 888.261.8578

2016-2017 High School ScholarshipsSchool No. Awards Total

Amery 2 $1,000.00Ashland 8 $3,500.00Barron 1 $1,000.00Bayfield 1 $375.00Birchwood 1 $250.00Chetek/Weyerhaeuser 1 $1,000.00Cameron 2 $1,000.00Clear Lake 2 $1,500.00Cumberland 3 $2,250.00Flambeau 4 $1,450.00Hayward 4 $2,250.00Home Schooled 3 $4,000.00Hudson 1 $250.00Luck 1 $250.00Mellen 2 $500.00Northwestern 3 $875.00Osceola 2 $1,500.00Prairie Farm 2 $1,000.00Rice Lake 2 $625.00Solon Springs 1 $500.00Somerset 1 $500.00South Shore 1 $250.00Spooner 1 $375.00St. Croix Central 1 $500.00St. Croix Falls 4 $1,750.00Superior 6 $1,875.00Washburn 2 $1,000.00Winter 1 $500.00Other WI HS 5 $2,700.00Out of State 7 $3,125.00 TOTAL 75 $37,650.00

17%Approximately 17% ($37,650 ) of Foundation Scholarships went to high school students.

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Pulse Healthcare CampThe Northwest Wisconsin Area Health Education Center (NWAHEC) is part of a nationwide network of programs for improving accessibility and quality of primary health care. In June 2017, NWAHEC, in collaboration with WITC and several healthcare providers from the St. Croix Valley and Twin Cities Metro Area offered “The Pulse”, a healthcare careers exploration ‘camp’. During the 4-day program, 15 students from the St. Croix Valley area experienced first-hand the challenges, opportunities and rewards of a variety of health professions.

The primary goals of The Pulse were to:

1. Introduce students to the numerous healthcare professions found locally.

2. Inspire the participants to join the healthcare industry through active engagement and career education.

3. Expose the students to the academic paths into a healthcare career.

On the first day of the program, WITC instructors from the Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Medical Assistant programs engaged the students in hands-on learning activities similar to those they might encounter in their courses and/or on the job. In the Nursing Assistant class, for example, the students donned personal protective wear and learned how quickly and broadly germs can spread in normal, daily interactions with their friends, thus emphasizing the need for diligence in hand washing after every encounter.

Following their time at WITC, the group went on to tour several local and regional hospitals, senior living facilities, and specialty clinics – including a veterinary clinic for those

with an interest in caring for animals. Overall, the students’ response to the program was positive. As one of the students put it, “The Pulse was an amazing experience to see different fields of healthcare and a good way to find out that there is much more to a career than you originally thought!” Plans are already in place to replicate the program in 2018 in the St. Croix Valley area and perhaps to be expanded to other areas within the WITC region.

Construction Essentials Academy Kicks Off in ClaytonThe 2017-18 school year marked the beginning of an all-new style of learning at Clayton High School. The school district collaborated with WITC to offer a dozen juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn both high school and college credits in the Construction Essentials Dual Credit Academy.

Partially funded by a grant, the Clayton academy ran the entire school year, with the students attending regular classes each morning and the academy classes each afternoon. Students earned a technical diploma from WITC, which is the first level of courses in the WITC Residential Construction & Cabinetmaking Associate Degree program. For each student who completed the program, the district qualified for Career & Technical Education Incentive Grants from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

In response to local builders who were in dire need of skilled employees, the Clayton School District was eager to collaborate with WITC to integrate the construction program in the high school. The school had a large space ideal for framing and other construction-related projects. They also had an instructor who met all of WITC’s instruction requirements and was ready for a new challenge. He taught the construction-related classes, while the math course was

delivered to the students via ITV (interactive television) from the WITC-Rice Lake campus.

“It was the ‘perfect storm,” said Jeanne Germain, WITC Career Prep & K12 Relations Director. “Everything [fell] into place so well. We received many positive comments from parents who appreciate the opportunity for their kids. Chris Berghammer (Clayton instructor) was ready to roll and started by having the kids build an academy Homecoming Float as their first project.”

WITC-New Richmond has completed two successful welding academies in partnership with New Richmond High School, and is pursuing another this academic year. The Construction Essentials Academy is the newest academy option, with several other academic areas currently under consideration.

“We’ve got other high schools considering this option, too,” said Germain. “It’s an exciting new avenue in education.”

On Monday, May 15, five seniors of the first ever Clayton Construction Academy graduated. Three of the graduates enrolled to attend the parent program of the Academy, the Residential Construction and Cabinetmaking Associate Degree program in Rice Lake.

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Go to www.wicareerpathways.org for more information on Career Pathways at WITC. For information on WITC programs, go to www.witc.edu/programs/index.htm.

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74%of WITC’s 2015-16 graduates who are employed in a job related to

their WITC education are working in Wisconsin and contributing to the

state’s economic development

Liberal ArtsLiberal Arts - Associate of ArtsLiberal Arts - Associate of Science

Agriculture, Food and Natural ResourcesAgricultural Power and Equipment TechnicianDairy Herd ManagementFarm Business and Production Management

Architecture and ConstructionArchitectural Commercial Design*Construction EssentialsHeating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning/Refrigeration*Residential Construction and Cabinetmaking*

Business, Management and AdministrationAdministrative ProfessionalBusiness ManagementHealth Office ProfessionalHealthcare ReceptionistHuman Resource ManagementManagement and LeadershipMedical Administrative ProfessionalMedical Billing SpecialistMicrosoft OfficeOffice Support SpecialistOffice Technology Assistant

Education and TrainingEarly Childhood EducationE-CHiLDSM

E-Connect - Child Care ServicesFinance

AccountingAccounting AssistantBilling and Posting ClerkFinancial ServicesFinancial Services Customer Representative

Health ScienceCommunity-Based Residential Facility (CBRF) CaregiverDental AssistantDietary ManagerGerontology - Aging Services ProfessionalHealth Information TechnologyMedical AssistantMedical Coding SpecialistNursing AssistantNursing - Associate DegreeOccupational Therapy AssistantPatient Services Specialist

Human ServicesCosmetologyHuman Services Associate

Information TechnologyBroadband Customer Service SpecialistBroadband InstallerBroadband Technologies*IT - Network SpecialistIT - Systems Administration SpecialistIT - Web and Software Developer

Law, Public Safety and SecurityAdvanced EMTCriminal Justice - Law Enforcement 720 AcademyCriminal Justice StudiesEmergency Medical TechnicianEmergency Medical Technician - ParamedicParamedic Technician

ManufacturingAutomated Packaging Systems Technician*Automation for Industrial Systems*Entry Level MachiningIndustrial Maintenance TechnicianIndustrial Systems SpecialistMachine Tool OperationMachine Tool Operation - CNCMachine Tool TechnicianMachine Tooling TechnicsMechatronics BasicsWelding

Transportation, Distribution and LogisticsAutomotive Service TechnicianAutomotive TechnicianMarine Repair Technician*Power Sports TechnicianIndividualized Technical StudiesTechnical Studies - Journeyworker *Unique in Wisconsin tCustom Programs, see page 19

Mobile Site Delivery

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Certificate FAQs

Q How do students declare taking courses toward a certificate?

Students must complete an Application for Admission indicating the certificate they wish to work toward and turn it in to the Student Services office.

Q Are there application fees?

No, there are no application fees collected for declaring a certificate.

Q Do students need to take an assessment before they are eligible to enroll in courses?

No, however, some individual courses may require an assessment for placement.

Q Will students be eligible for Financial Aid if enrolled in a certificate?

Certificates alone are not financial aid-eligible. However, students enrolled in a financial aid-eligible program with the same courses required for a certificate may be eligible to receive financial aid. Contact a campus financial aid advisor for more information.

Q How do students know which courses to take?

The current course requirements for a certificate are found online at witc.edu/certificate. Click on the certificate title and then click “Curriculum.”

Q Is there a grade point average (GPA) required for successful completion of a certificate?

Yes, a grade point average must be at least a 2.0 or a grade of “C” for the awarding of a certificate. Some certificates have higher requirements.

97%of WITC’s 2015-16 graduates said they

were satisfied with the training they

received and would recommend WITC

to a friend or family member

Business Administration SpecialistBusiness GraphicsCustomer ServiceEthical LeadershipLeadership CertificateLean QualityManagement CertificateTax Preparer AssistantSafety ManagementSupervisory LeadershipDementia CareHealthcare and Service ProviderPhlebotomyCosmetology InstructorCosmetology ManagerPersonal Care WorkerProfessional Credential for Child Care Administrators (Wisconsin)Professional Credential for Infants/Toddlers (Wisconsin)Professional Credential for Preschool Teachers (Wisconsin)C# ProgrammingJava DeveloperNetworking ProfessionalComputer Numerical Control (CNC) MachiningAdvanced Marine Repair TechnicianGeneral Studies

Custom ProgramsThe continuing education department offers a number of credit programs through a variety of custom delivery options. Mobile site delivery allows WITC expansion of campus-based programs to off campus sites based on regional needs. Online delivery provides opportunities for training without having to travel to a campus location. All of these options provide opportunities for WITC to be responsive to student needs and partner with high schools, business and industry, and regional workforce agencies to provide training when and where it is needed.

Following is a list of custom programs currently available:

• Broadband Customer Service Specialist (online) • Broadband Installer (online) • Construction Essentials (mobile site delivery) • Entry Level Machining (New Richmond) • Mechatronics Basics (mobile site delivery/Rice Lake)

WITC-Ashland2100 Beaser AvenueAshland, WI 54806715.682.4591fax 715.682.8040

WITC-New Richmond1019 South Knowles AvenueNew Richmond, WI 54017715.246.6561fax 715.246.2777

WITC-Rice Lake1900 College DriveRice Lake, WI 54868715.234.7082fax 715.234.5172

WITC-Superior600 North 21st StreetSuperior, WI 54880715.394.6677fax 715.394.3771

WITC-Hayward Branch15618 Windrose LaneSuite 106Hayward, WI 54843715.634.5167fax 715.634.8387

WITC-Ladysmith Branch1104 Lake Ave. W. Suite #1Ladysmith, WI 54848715.532.3399fax 715.532.5483

Administrative Office505 Pine Ridge DriveShell Lake, WI 54871715.468.2815fax 715.468.2819

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TOLL FREE 800.243.9482

For further information: www.witc.edu/highschool/events.htm

Upcoming Campus Events 2017-2018

WITC-Ashland Nov 9 Fall Open House Dec 5 WITC Showcase for High School Seniors Feb 15 Career Day Apr 19 Spring Open House July 12 Summer Open House

WITC-New Richmond Oct 26 Halloween Extravaganza Nov 8 College Goal Wisconsin (Financial Aid event) Nov 9 Career Day March 21 Middle School Career Fair March 29 Egg-stravaganza Apr 4 Job Fair

WITC-Rice Lake Nov 6 College Goal Wisconsin (Financial Aid event) Nov 9 Career Day Dec 6 SkillsUSA/Business Skills Feb 6 Health & Business Career Expo Feb 15 High School Career Day May 8 Admitted Student Day TBD Spring Preview Day

WITC-Superior Nov 9 Career Day Jan 29-Feb 2 Shadow Week Feb 15 WITC Showcase for High School Seniors June 21 JumpStart Day

A One-on-One Career Exploration Session can be scheduled by contacting a WITC Career Specialist.

800.243.9482WITC-Ashland, Ext. 3192WITC-New Richmond, Ext. 4396WITC-Rice Lake, Ext. 5433WITC-Superior, Ext. 6366