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Collaborative Partnerships Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC) is committed to the college and career readiness of students by providing access to earning college credit while in high school. NWTC partners with school districts to create mutually beneficial outcomes for students, the community and workforce. ¾ Coleman ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Ahnapee Regional Technical Academy: Kewaunee, Lux/ Casco, Algoma ¾ Bonduel ¾ DePere ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine ¾ West DePere TechNOW Partnerships We are pleased that over 90% of our in-district K-12 partners take advantage of dual credit opportunities for their students. Some districts have developed deeper programming with a commitment to career pathways. These pathways focus on connections between education and workforce with an emphasis on attainment of a higher education credential. ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine Health Sciences ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Bonduel ¾ Ahnapee Regional Technical Academy: Kewaunee, Lux/Casco, Algoma ¾ Marinette ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine ¾ Pulaski ¾ Woodland Regional Technical Academy: Florence, Niagara, Goodman-Armstrong Creek College Resources & Tools High school students and teachers engaged in transcribed credit courses have access to NWTC’s Library resources. These resources include online access to a wealth of learning materials organized by content area through the NWTC Library website. Business, Management, & Administration Architecture & Construction Transportation, Distribution & Logistics Library Resources – ¾ Lena ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS:  Increased awareness of career pathways in technical occupations for high school students and their parents  Delivery of STEM curriculum and hands-on industry aligned learning that increases engagement and performance of high school students  Increased number of students pursuing a credential beyond high school, building and sustaining a skilled workforce in our communities  Reduced time from high school to workforce with training in skilled technical areas – resulting in improved opportunities for workforce entry and career advancement  Shared resources among educational partners and professional development opportunities for high school teachers Arts, A/V Tech & Communication Online Resources – Access and utilization of Blackboard, NWTC’s online learning platform, is provided by the College to high school students and teachers engaged in transcribed credit courses. This system allows online grade book capabilities, the ability to link students with online resources such as videos and interactive learning objects, and additional content- specific learning resources. Manufacturing ¾ Bonduel ¾ Gillett ¾ Coleman ¾ Denmark ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Kewaunee ¾ Ahnapee Regional Technical Academy: Kewaunee, Lux/Casco, Algoma ¾ Marinette ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine ¾ Oconto Falls ¾ Oconto ¾ Pulaski ¾ Shawano ¾ Southern Door ¾ West De Pere ¾ Wrightstown ¾ Woodland Regional Technical Academy: Florence, Niagara, Goodman-Armstrong Creek College Readiness Report – Data regarding the success of recent high school graduates in entrance placement testing requirements is provided to high schools by NWTC. Information such as placement level in courses at the time of admission, program placement, and persistence from fall to spring semester is included in an annual report to the schools. Finance ¾ Lena ¾ Ahnapee: Regional Technical Academy: Algoma ¾ Ashwaubenon ¾ Bayport ¾ Beecher-Dunbar-Pembine ¾ Bonduel ¾ Coleman ¾ Crivitz ¾ Denmark ¾ DePere ¾ Florence ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) ¾ Lena ¾ Northwoods Regional Technical Academy: Crivitz, Wausaukee, Pembine ¾ Pulaski ¾ Southern Door ¾ Sturgeon Bay Marketing ¾ Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) Information Technology Access to College Courses –By the Numbers Area high school students can earn college credits through Transcribed Credit, Youth Options, and Youth Apprenticeship. NWTC currently delivers dual credit experiences for high school students in 20 unique pathways career clusters and over 50 associate degree programs. Below is a closer look at current access to college courses, by the numbers.  Transcribed Credit – NWTC curriculum delivered by high school teachers. NWTC currently provides transcribed credit classes through nearly 390 course agreements, which represent 10 career clusters, to nearly 90% of our in district K-12 partners. NWTC delivers over 4,400 transcribed credit enrollments annually.  Youth Options – NWTC industry expert instructors teaching college curriculum to high school students. NWTC delivers over 1200 high school enrollments annually, representing nine career clusters, in Youth Options coursework.  Youth Apprenticeship – NWTC instructors providing industry related classroom training and a potential work related job placement. NWTC delivers coursework to approximately 215 Youth Apprenticeship enrollments. ¾ Southern Door Visit us at www.nwtc.edu