Pathways to College Pathways to College 2018-2019 Year in Review

Dear K-12 Partners During the 2018-19 academic year, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) continued to partner with K-12 to advance college education in our region. NWTC has utilized dual credit programming as a key strategy to accelerate college readiness, college transitions, college persistence and completion. With the adoption of the NWTC 2023 Strategic Directions, we continue to strengthen the college’s commitment to the community with its emphasis on the preparation of K-12 students for successful careers following completion of college credentials. These efforts will look to expand early college initiatives, partner in the Academic Career Planning (ACP) process, collaborate in attaining core college skills, and facilitate employer engagement. With annual curriculum sharing events, faculty mentoring and Train the Trainer courses, NWTC provides professional development for K-12 instructors to grow dual credit options directly in your buildings. As teacher credentialing requirements change with our accrediting body, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), our institution has partnered regionally to inform legislators and to seek grant funding to support teachers pursuing the necessary HLC required credentials. NWTC has every intention to continue to offer robust dual credit offerings. NWTC continues to collaborate with K-12 through TECH NOW K-12 partnerships, providing intentional career pathways that align with labor market needs. The rigorous curriculum provides challenging opportunities to students that builds confidence and successful transition to post- secondary education. This continued work aligns with the NWTC strategic directions that focus specifically on pre-college opportunities and further enhancements to our relationships and support of K-12. TECH NOW partnerships offer a level playing field for educational opportunity and career exploration regardless of geographic or socioeconomic considerations. This annual report provides a detailed update on early college experiences developed in partnership with our K-12 collaborators. After review, please feel free to reach out with inquiries or feedback on future developments. Collaboratively, we seek to advance the college education necessary to prepare your graduates with skills and knowledge that will provide a family sustaining career, strong communities, and the vitality of local businesses. We do this through customizing the college’s educational offerings within and along- side our district partners. As president of Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, I greatly appreciate all that you do for the youth of our region and look forward to the continued growth of our partnerships. Sincerely, TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 K-12 Professional Learning Activities 4 2018-2019 Advanced Standing & Transcribed Credit Agreements 5 2019-2020 Transcribed Credit Course Menu 6 2018-2019 Transcribed Credit Teacher Recognition 7 2018-2019 Start College Now 8 2018-2019 Youth Apprenticeship 9 Dual Credit Students Enrolled after High School Graduation 10 2018 High School Graduates Enrolling at WTCS 11 2018 High School Graduate Enrollment by County 12 K-12 Student Outreach Activities 13 Middle School Services 14 Disability Services 15-18 2017-2018 Graduate Follow-Up Report Dr. H. Jeffrey Rafn, Ph.D. Brooke Holbrook President Manager K-12 Relations 2018-2019 Pathways to College: A Report to Our PK-12 Partners 19 Career Coach Team 20 Contacts and Questions 2

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