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Careers in Motion
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Kenosha’s CTE Pathways

materials. Courses in business, marketing, CTE pathways provided by KuSD:
culinary, healthcare, and technology education • Advanced manufacturing and
offer students the ability to earn dual credit. automation/robotics
High school students also have an • Apparel, textile and fashion
opportunity to receive certifications in a
variety of areas, including Certified Nursing • Architecture and construction
Assistant, Snap-on certifications, advanced • Automotive
manufacturing, 3D-printing and computer • Business management and administra-
software certifications. This affords them the tion
opportunity to begin working in a career field • Computer science
immediately after high school without addi- • Culinary
tional training.
In an effort to continuously improve, • Digital technology
KuSD recently expanded its offerings in • Early childhood and education
the early childhood and education pathway. • Health science
Through dual credit courses taught by high • Interior design
school teachers, students are able to earn • Manufacturing
their Group Child Care Essentials certificate • Marketing sales and service
through the same technical college. In addition,
students interested in the teaching profession • STEM/engineering/Project Lead the
can jumpstart their postsecondary education Way
thanks to the Educator’s rising dual credit The independent governmental body
Kenosha Unified School District tive, engineering, manufacturing, or any of the program, which was formed in partnership known as the Kenosha Unified School District
Situated perfectly between Milwaukee other pathways listed below, Kenosha Unified among KuSD and two 4-year colleges. was created in 1967 but was built on a founda-
and Chicago along Interstate 94, the Kenosha has courses that will support their passion and To further support students’ desire to learn tion of educational excellence established by
Unified School District continues to enhance provide them with a strong foundation of tech- about possible career paths, KuSD offers the area schools as early as 1835, a full 13 years
K-12 learning opportunities for all students. nical knowledge and skills early on in life. Youth Apprenticeship program that integrates before Wisconsin even became a state. Today,
Matching the economic growth happening The district’s cutting-edge, rigorous and school- and work-based learning to develop Kenosha Unified consists of three high schools
along the Milwaukee to Chicago Interstate 94 relevant CTE curriculum prepares students their employability and occupational skills as (grades 9–12), five middle schools (grades
corridor, KuSD’s Career and Technical Edu- for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill and defined by Wisconsin industries. Students are 6–8), 22 elementary schools (4K–5), five
cation (CTE) program continues to evolve high-demand careers, as well as postsecondary simultaneously enrolled in academic classes charter schools, five choice schools, one spe-
and grow opportunities reflective of the local coursework and certifications. to meet high school graduation requirements cialty school, one Head Start facility and one
economy. In addition, high school students can earn and are employed and paid by a participating district office.
KuSD offers a variety of CTE pathways credits toward graduation while also earning employer under the supervision of a skilled
to middle and high school students that com- free college credits through courses offered by mentor. Youth Apprenticeship participants
plement core academic subjects in an effort to a nearby technical college. The college courses work a minimum of 450 hours during the cal- www.kusd.edu
prepare students for both college and career. are taught by KuSD’s high school teachers endar year to earn a Certificate of Occupational
Whether a student is interested in automo- using the same college level textbooks and Proficiency upon completion.

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