Wisconsin State Statute PI-26

What is PI-26? 

The School Board of the Northwood School District “shall provide access to an education for employment program approved by the state superintendent. The purpose of education for employment programs is to prepare elementary and secondary pupils for employment, to promote cooperation between business and industry and public schools, and to establish a role for public schools in the economic development of Wisconsin. This chapter defines education for employment programs, describes the process for approval of education for employment plans, and establishes approval criteria for education for employment programs.”

Northwood School, E4E/ACP Plan - 2023

http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/acp/pdf/pi26memo0108.pdf

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/code/register/1996/483b/insert/pi26.pdf


The job market in our area

WisConomy: Northwest WI Hot Jobs lists occupations that have a high projected growth with the most projected openings through 2030.  The median salary must be above the state median, and the percentage of growth must be greater than the state average in order to be considered a "hot job."

Washburn County Workforce and Economic Profile from 2021 is generated by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development 

Job Market Impact on Student Preparation