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SaSD grads pursue Careers in Electrical industry
with co-workers who want to be just as suc- in Manitowoc and took classes at a nearby
cessful,” said Dylan. college. “It was a great senior year as I like to
Dylan added, “Over the course of my be doing stuff and not just sitting in front of a
senior year at South High, I was in a youth computer,” said Owen.
apprenticeship working at a local electric All three graduates participated in
company doing work in the shop and some Sheboygan Area School District’s House Con-
on-the-job work. On average, I would work struction class, where students from North
15-20 hours per week. I found this program to and South High Schools work together to
be very beneficial, and it was nice to get a head build a home. They all credited the program
start on my future.” with giving them hands-on experience and a
Blake Thun also graduated from South close-up look at a variety of different skills
High School and was hired right out of high and industries. Dylan said, “House construc-
school by a local electrical business as an tion helped me learn about all the trades and
apprentice. “The best part is learning a trade allowed me to narrow it down to which one I
that not many people know how to do and being believed would fit me the best.” Owen added
able to be there for the people that need elec- that it was helpful to see the skills used in real-
tricity,” said Blake. He said it’s amazing to be life projects, like building a house.
taught ways to learn and work at a faster pace. As these three graduates embark on their
Owen Hayon graduated from North High first year of full-time employment in the Elec-
School last spring and was hired at a local elec- trical trades, Owen summed it up best when
Sheboygan Area School District raider Manufacturing oversight team worked trical business as a construction wireman. He is he said, “I am only 18 and have a great start
The Sheboygan Area School District with local manufacturers and a local technical preparing to take his exam to begin the appren- on my career.”
(SASD) and the Sheboygan business com- college to select equipment and curriculum tice program. Owen said the best part of his job These success stories from graduates
munity have made significant investments in that is relevant to students entering today’s is the different skills he learns every day. “The who utilized the red raider Manufacturing
technical education programs dating back to workforce. day goes so quickly because no day is the same program showcase how students can prepare
2016 when the district opened the $5 million As early as 9th grade, North and South right now. It’s a great trade to get into.” for life after high school.
Kohler | Johnsonville Advanced Technology High School students can choose from ten Owen was very prepared to enter the
Centers inside North and South High Schools. different technical education classes, like Elec- workforce through his experiences in high
The 12,400 square foot state-of-the-art man- tricity, Electronics & Automation, or Power school. In addition to taking several rrM sheboygan.k12.wi.us
ufacturing and engineering labs prepare Mechanics. Exposure to these types of classes classes, he completed a youth apprentice-
students for successful local college and career early in their high school career gives students ship in manufacturing at a local manufacturer
paths. The advanced technology centers offer ample time to dive deeper into a certain area,
high-tech manufacturing and engineering tools explore other skilled trades, and expand their
and technology, giving practical exposure learning by taking advantage of a nine-week
to CNC, automation, electrical, and metrol- co-op experience or a 9 to 12-month youth The Physics of Climate Change
ogy equipment. The expansion, upgrade, and apprenticeship.
renovation of existing facilities were made The investment has been worthwhile,
possible through the district’s investment and with more and more students pursuing well-
ongoing financial commitment, as well as sig- paying jobs in the trades after high school. Middle and high school
nificant contributions from local businesses, After graduation, Dylan Vedetic was
organizations, and sponsors. hired by a local electrical business, where he science teachers:
Collectively referred to as red raider is a first-year apprentice and is also attending
Manufacturing, or rrM, the primary goal school. “The best part is the benefits that are Let us teach a
is to provide both classroom instruction and offered as a union electrician. I am offered a
authentic, hands-on learning opportunities that pension, annuity, and very good healthcare. class for you!
result in real-world employability. The red Other good parts about my job are learning
new things every day and working side by side
Facilitated instruction with hands-on activities
Active learning of the physics of albedo and its
impacts on climate change in Wisconsin
Instruction for one class period and up to 40 students
Connections to NGSS Disciplinary Core Ideas &
Crosscutting Concepts
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