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Oshkosh school board spotlights CTE expansion, youth apprenticeships and industry credentials
Summary
District administrators updated the board on Academic and Career Planning and career and technical education goals, including expanding youth apprenticeships, industry-recognized credentials and a target to increase work-based learning by 35 percent as part of the district’s 2030 vision.
Oshkosh — At the Sept. 24 meeting the Oshkosh Area School District presented an update on Academic and Career Planning and career and technical education (CTE), describing plans to increase student access to pathways tied to local employers and to expand youth apprenticeship and school-to-work programming.
Why it matters: The district framed the effort as part of a strategic goal to ensure every graduate leaves with purposeful academic and career planning, skills recognized by local employers, and stronger business partnerships that can place students in work-based learning.
What administrators said: The presentation noted that district policy 2411 guides the academic and career planning work and aligns with Wisconsin law requiring access to education-for-employment programming. District staff described existing offerings that span agriculture, STEM, health sciences, finance and transportation and highlighted signature programs such as school-to-work capstone experiences and the youth apprenticeship elective. The latter lets juniors and seniors earn credit while working with local businesses, potentially for wages and industry experience.
Melanie Wroblewski, the district’s academic and career planning/CTE coordinator (new to the role), was introduced as leading an effort to expand industry-recognized credentials and align Perkins grant funds and curriculum with the district’s strategic plan. Administrators said the district aims for every high school student to complete at least one career pathway or CTE course, expand dual-credit access and increase work-based learning participation by 35 percent under the 2030 vision.
Board reaction and next steps: Board members praised the detailed plan and said they would continue to support outreach to business partners. The district plans expanded employer partnerships and continuing development of credentials and apprenticeship matches; staff presence on next steps includes ongoing coordination with local businesses and a focused use of federal and state grant resources.
