High School Career and Technical Education

Graduation Requirements

  • Wisconsin Act 60, Class of 2028 and beyond, students are required to earn ½ credit of Personal Finance. No other CTE graduation requirements

Course Catalog

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Course Selection Guidance (flow charts)

State Approved Regional Career Pathways Within the KUSD

*** These show the potential careers within the pathways, course sequences, industry-recognized credentials available in the pathway, dual-credit, and post-secondary information. They are different from the above maps.***

  • Per DPI Website: “The Wisconsin Regional Career Pathways (RCP) approach is a statewide effort to deliver high-quality career pathways in high schools that reflect the needs and vision of a regional collaborative group of employers, education, and economic and workforce development.”
  • RCP Benefits:
    • For high school students, regional career pathways align education and training with the needs of the local job market, provide a range of postsecondary options, result in a high school diploma with at least one industry-recognized credential, and help students enter or advance within an occupation.
    • For schools, career pathways provide a specific ACP plan for occupations that are in demand in Wisconsin.This allows schools to focus on student and curriculum activities with input and support from regional employers and higher education.
    • For employers, regional career pathways make partnerships with a greater number of schools possible. This allows employers to shape the future talent pipeline, foster young talent, and highlight local career opportunities across an entire region.
  • Advanced Manufacturing career pathway
  • Architecture & Construction career pathway
  • Business Administration career pathway
  • Direct Patient Care career pathway
  • Education and Training career pathway
  • Energy career pathway
  • Hospitality, Culinary, & Tourism career pathway
  • Information Technology career pathway
  • Non-Direct Patient Care career pathway
  • Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics career pathway

Career and Technical Education Student Organizations (CTSOs Available in the KUSD)

  • Family & Consumer Sciences
    • HOSA – Future Health Professionals
    • FCCLA – Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America
  • Business & Information Technology and Marketing, Management, & Entrepreneurship
    • DECA – Emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in Marketing, Finance, Hospitality, & Management
    • FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America
  • Technology & Engineering
    • SkillsUSA – Preparing leadership in the world of work

Career-Based Learning Experiences (Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship)

Career-Based Learning Experiences (CBLE) programs are opportunities whereby students can achieve academic competence while focusing upon becoming career and college ready. The program is coordinated and supervised by school district staff so that there is a strong connection between classroom learning and the work experience.

Learn more about Career-Based Learning Experiences in KUSD.

For more information contact:

Aaron Williams

Coordinator of Career and Technical Education