High School Academies are a series of courses that lead into a degree program. Academies are designed to meet high school needs with broad goals of offering program exploration, a recognized industry credential or embedded technical diploma, or up to a full semester of an associate degree program. High School Academies can be offered at a CVTC campus or at the high school location. Academies may include any combination of Transcripted Credit or "Start College Now" course sections.
High School Academies
Students take college classes in a career pathway and earn high school and college credit. Courses are reserved for high school students and taught by CVTC faculty at their high school, a CVTC host site, or a CVTC campus. Academies are listed below.
Prerequisite: Drivers License
Students will learn vehicle maintenance, including brakes, electrical, steering, suspension, ignition, fuel and exhaust systems, and how to weld. Upon successful completion of this one-year academy students can earn a Automotive Maintenance Technician technical diploma.
This four-year academy prepares students for effective business leadership and can fast-track the completion of a bachelor's degree in two years after high school.
This academy provides and opportunity to earn 27 college credits in general education courses, which are transferable to all Universities of Wisconsin.
This academy teaches students to assist dentists, sterilize equipment, follow OSHA guidelines, and more. It includes hands-on experienceat the CVTC Dental Clinic and local dental offices. Students can earn a Coronal Polishing certificate and Dental Assistant technical diploma upon successfull completion.
This academy provides students with an introduction to engineering. Students explore 2D and 3D computer - aided modeling, precision measurement, and manufacturing processs. Upon successful completion, students receive a technical diploma, qualifying them to work as drafters and a certified SolidWorks Associate Certification.
This academy introduces students to industrial electicity through classroom and lab experiences. Upon successful completion, students can earn their Electrical Maintenance technical diploma.
This academy prepare students to provide prehospital assessments and care for patients. Upon successful completion, students can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam for Wisconsin EMT certification and earn a technical diploma.
Prerequisite: 80% of high in EMT/EMR 1
This academy offers training in various aspects of emergency medical care. Upon successul completion, students can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam for Wisconsin EMT Certification and earn a technical diploma.
This academy offers general education courses transferable to all Universities of Wisconsin.
This academy readies students for entry-level IT support with video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs in troubleshooting, customer service, metworking, operating systems, secuity, and more. Upon successful completiong, students can attain a Google IT Support Certification.
This academy introduces students to HVACR technician work, focusing on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems that control temperature and air quality.
This academy explores software-based computer problems in today's digital office environments. Students can earn their IT - Software Development Specialist technical diploma by successfully completing all classes.
Prerequisite: Signed consent from a guardian if under 18 for phlebotomy class
This academy introduces fundamental lab principles and procedures. Students earn a Lab Assistant technical diploma by learning to use basic lab equipment, follow infection control procedures, and perform simple tests. Students will practice collection procedures, capillary puncture, and venipuncture (blood draws) with classmates, requiring student participation.
This academy prepares students for the Wisconsin CNA certification exam. Upon successful completion, students earn a Nursing Assistant Technical diploma, allowing them to work as a CNA. Additionally, this course serves as a prerequisite for many CVTC health programs.
Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant, General Anatomy & Phisiology, HESI A2, CPR
This academy prepares students for a practical nursing rold, covering patient care, delegation, and supervision within the practical nursing scopt. Upon successful completion, graduates earn a Practical Nursing degree from CTC and can take the NCELX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Prerequisite: 1 credit high school chemistry (with a C or higher) or Prep for Basic Chemistry
In this academy, students complete prerequisites for nursing and other health programs. Students attending a face - to - face academy can earn their Nursing Assistant technical diploma.
This academy provides hands - on learning in machine, power, hand tool safety, and construction basics like language, symbols, math, and shed construction. It also includes job site safety, OSHA, and CPR training.
This academy provides an exploration of education. It covers issues and trends in elementary, middle, and secondary institutions, including Wisconsin and national regulations, fundamentals of teaching methodologies, learning styles and basic assessment techniques.
This academy provides training with semi-tractors/trailers, leading to a Truck Driving technical diploma and a Class A Commercial Driver's License with endorsments upon passing DMV tests.
This academy covers welding safety, math, print reading, and wire feed processes. Completion leads to an Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding career pathway certificate.