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PathwaystoCollege2015-2016 A Year in ReviewA Report to Our K-12 Partners

TABLE of CONTENTS45K-12 Professional Learning Opportunities67-82016-2017 Transcripted Credit Course Menu9Dual Credit Students Enrolledafter High School Graduation10NWTC College Readiness Report112015 High School GraduatesEnrolled at NWTC122013 High School GraduatesEnrolled at NWTC(one-three year out enrollment)1314151617-182015-2016 Youth Apprenticeship2015-20162015-2016 Advanced Standing &Transcripted CreditYouth Options & ITV Distance Learning/Course OfferingsK-12 Student Outreach ActivitiesAccommodation ServicesMiddle School Services2014-2015 Graduate Follow-UpPathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 Partners2

DEAR K-12 PARTNERSThe Tech Now K-12 initiative at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) providesan ever-growing number of K-12 dual credits. As Northeast Wisconsin Technical College(NWTC) continues to collaborate with K-12 through Tech Now K-12 partnerships, wecelebrate the increased availability of dual credit opportunities offered to our highschool district students. These dual credit course options provide an intentionalconsideration of labor market needs as we build career pathways that allow studentscareer exploration and experiences. The rigorous curriculum provides challengingopportunities to students that builds confidence and successful transition to postsecondary education. This continued work aligns with the Academic Career Planning(ACP) initiative that will soon be implemented in accordance with the Department ofPublic Instruction (DPI).The State of Wisconsin has reenergized its focus on K-12 initiatives relating toworkforce development around the concept of “college and career readiness” withrelevance to creating pathways to on-demand career fields. Continued offerings ofCTE Incentive grants (ACT 59), Wisconsin Technical Excellence Scholarships, DWDHigh School Pupil Grants and Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)FAB LAB grants are all legislative efforts to support career and technical educationpreparation in school districts. Pairing incentives for CTE preparation with industryrecognized certifications provides students a seamless career ladder in careers in highworkforce demand occupations. This effort strengthens the post-secondary educationof secondary students and increases the pool of candidates for growing high payingcareer fields within our community.NWTC’s Tech Now partnerships offer a level playing field for educational opportunityand career exploration regardless of geographic or socioeconomic considerations. Thisannual report provides a detailed update on early college experiences developed inpartnership with our K-12 collaborators. After review, please feel free to reach out withinquiries or feedback on future developments.Together, we ensure strong communities and businesses that provide familysupporting careers for our students.Sincerely,Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, Ph.D.President2015-2016Pathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 PartnersBrooke HolbrookManagerK-12 Relations3

K-12 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING ActivitiesNWTC is pleased to work with our K-12 partners to create robustopportunities through the support of the Career Prep program.With Career Prep options, we can work together to preparecareer and technical education (CTE) students for a seamlesstransition from secondary to post-secondary education.Articulation agreements, secondary professional trainingopportunities, curriculum sharing meetings, career explorationevents and relevant involvement of our business and industryprofessionals create unique pathways for CTE students todevelop college and career readiness. Some of the eventsfocused on this initiative are listed below.Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Career PrepCouncil MeetingsThe NWTC Career Prep Council meets three times annuallywith the purpose of preparing CTE students in our 32-districtconsortium for college and career readiness, throughcollaborative relationships to build bridges from secondary topost-secondary education. A representative from each of the 32high school districts within NWTC are invited to participate toassist in the development of events, trainings and programs thatalign with the Career Prep Grant outcomes.PK-14 CommitteeThe president of NWTC facilitates this committee which iscomprised of participation from school districts, CESAs andbusiness and industry representatives. The focus of this groupis to achieve seamless education which develops students forlife and work, while maximizing the use of program, financial,staff and facility resources. This focus is accomplished throughmutual planning involving NWTC, K-12 Districts, and otherbusiness and educational partners.2015-2016Pathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 PartnersProfessional Learning DayA Professional Learning Day is hosted for secondaryprofessionals. The agenda for the day includes labor markettrends, business/industry panels, NWTC updates and tours,exposure to college admission testing, and recommendationson how to enhance student preparedness for post-secondaryinstruction.Train the Trainer EventsTraining sessions exist for our secondary instructors to spendextended time periods in NWTC labs, working side by sidewith our faculty instructors. These opportunities often affordthe opportunity for secondary staff to become refreshedin occupational program areas, enabling them to teachtranscripted coursework at their high school.Spring SummitAn advantage of offering transcripted credit coursework atyour high school is the up-to-date curriculum that is offeredthrough your relationship with NWTC. NWTC connects withProgram Advisory Boards, which include business/industryprofessionals who make recommendations on the necessarymodifications required for NWTC course offerings to remaincutting edge. Because of the continuous improvements madeto curriculum, NWTC requires an annual renewal of transcribedcredit agreements. We strongly encourage the mandatoryparticipation of our transcribed credit instructors at the SpringSummit. The Spring Summit will provide secondary instructorsan opportunity to learn more details about transcribed credit,surrounding policies, and allows a venue for curriculum sharing.4

2015-2016ADVANCED STANDING and TRANSCRIPTED CREDITTwo ways that high school students can earn post-secondarycredit are through advanced standing and transcripted creditcourse agreements with NWTC and their high school. Advancedstanding courses are taught by high school teachers using highschool curriculum determined to be a close match to an NWTCcourse. A student must earn a “B” or better in the course toreceive advanced standing. Advanced standing courses mayallow a student the opportunity to skip an introductory levelcourse in their post-secondary program and advance to thenext level. Advanced standing agreements are transferrableto all schools within the Wisconsin Technical College System.High SchoolTranscripted credit courses are taught by high school teachersapproved by NWTC. NWTC curriculum and assessment methodsare used. Student grades are posted to an official NWTCtranscript. Students must earn a “C” grade for the coursein order to receive NWTC credit, as reflected on their NWTCtranscript. Transcripted credit agreements are transferable toother Wisconsin technical colleges and may transfer to fouryear universities.Transcribed Credit Completion greement# ofAgreements# ofAgreementsAlgoma268682.0Ashwaubenon152288.0High SchoolDuplicatedEnrollmentCountTotal CreditsAlgoma202Bay Port201522.0Ashwaubenon45Bay an110De 151447.0Gillett120Green Bay East127287.0Green Bay Area Public School3211Green Bay Preble179491.0Kewaunee82Green Bay Southwest223499.0Lena90Green Bay ettee161LenaOconto102Oconto Falls4Peshtigo533.0Pulaski1510Oconto Falls4676.05284.0Luxemburg l21Oconto84173.0Shawano101Out of State61180.0Southern Door121Pembine81101.0Sturgeon West DePere79Shawano58Shiocton11.027987Southern Door142230.0Sturgeon Bay166507.0WrightstownTotal West De Pere146343.0TotalPathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 04,4119,985.05

2016-2017TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT Course MenuPlease review this menu of course options to be considered for transcripted credit offerings for 2016-2017 academic year.Agriculture, Food andNatural ResourcesEducation and TrainingManufacturingAquacultureECE: Art Music & Language Arts2D EssentialsECE: Child DevelopmentAutomation 1 - Control LogicECE: Foundations of Early ChildhoodAutomation 2: Motor ControlECE: Infant & Toddler DevelopmentBlueprint Rdg-Sket-Mach 1IA: Child & Adolescent DevelopmentBlueprint Reading for Welders 1IA: Intro to Ed PracticeCutting Tool TechnologyFinanceDC1: IntroductionAccounting IFlux Cored Arc Welding 1Accounting-QuickbooksGas Metal Arc Welding 1Health SciencesGas Tungsten Arc Welding 1Anatomy/Structure-FunctionIntro to CNC Milling OperationsBasic AnatomyIntro to CNC Turning OperationsGeneral Anatomy & PhysiologyIntro to G Code & CAM 1Digital Literacy for HealthcareIntro to Machine ToolsCulture of HealthcareIntro to Machine Tool AppsMedical TerminologyMachine Wiring & SafetyHospitality and TourismMaterials Cutting ApplicationsHotel ManagementMetal Fabrication IEvent MarketingRobotics - Introduction toInformation TechnologyShielded Metal Arc Welding 1IT:Network:Cisco 1Weld SymbolsIT:Network: Network EssentialsMarketing, Sales and ServiceIT:Support: Hardware-IntroMarket ResearchIT:Support: Help Desk/User SupMarketing Comm-IntegratedIT:Support: Software-IntroMarketing PrinciplesWebsite CodingMarketing Your Small BusinessLaw, Public Safety and SecurityPersonal Brand - DevelopmentCourts/JurisdictionScience, Technology, Engineeringand MathematicsAquaponicsEnergy-Intro Renew & SustainIntro to Environmental ScienceIntro to HorticultureLandscape Installation IntroOrganic Livestock PracticesPlant-Woody OrnamentalPrinciples for SustainabilityArchitecture and ConstructionBlueprint Reading 1CADFloor Framing SystemsArch Revit IntroRevit 1Solidworks FundamentalsSolidworks Fundamentals & DrawingsStair SystemsArts, Audiovisual Technologyand Comm.Digital IllustrationPhotoshop FundamentalsPhotography- DigitalBusiness, Management and Admin.Accounting for Non-AccountantsBusiness - PrinciplesBusiness Law & EthicsKeyboardingMicro: Windows\Computer BasicsMicro: Access-IntroMicro: Excel-Part 2Micro: Excel-IntroMicro: PowerPoint-IntroMicro: Word-IntroOrganizing Your Small BusinessEthics-Criminal JusticeLiberal Arts and SciencesCommunicating EffectivelyCommunicating-WritingContemporary American SocietyDevelopmental PsychologyEnglish Composition 1Intro to Diversity StudiesIntro to PsychologyIntro to SociologyOral/Interpersonal CommunicationsPsychology of Human RelationsCollege MathematicsGeneral ChemistryGeneral Physics 1Interm Algebra with ApplicationsMath & LogicMath 1-TradesMath 2 - TradesMath with Business ApplicationsTrigonometry with AppsTransportation, Distributionand LogisticsAuto Service FundamentalsInte Combust Eng Tech-Intro to2015-2016Pathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 Partners6