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Janesville Schools outline expanded academic and career planning, highlight growing CTE participation
Summary
District staff presented an annual Academic and Career Planning (ACP) update, sharing labor-market data, dual-enrollment participation, career-technical education (CTE) credentials and funding sources that support student college and workforce pathways.
Janesville School District staff on Sept. 11 reviewed the district’s Academic and Career Planning program, describing efforts to introduce career exploration earlier and connect students to postsecondary credit, apprenticeships and industry credentials.
The presentation, led by district staff including Chris Madke, framed ACP as “student driven and adult supported,” using state guidance and labor-market data for Rock County and Wisconsin to steer course offerings and partnerships. Staff said the district emphasizes exploration—including tools such as Xello, career presenters, field trips, job fairs and youth apprenticeships—so students can test interests and narrow post‑high‑school options.
District presenters pointed to local employment projections showing growth in transportation and warehousing, construction and health services and said that influences course offerings and CTE emphasis. They named UW‑Whitewater and Blackhawk Technical College as postsecondary partners and described…
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