CTC: 287 Career & Tech Center

Juniors and seniors from Wayzata High School are eligible to participate in a variety of vocational programs through Hennepin Technical College - Eden Prairie campus via the 287 Career & Tech Center program. This is a high school student program at the college. Students who select these programs and are accepted by HTC will spend two blocks per day at the college and will receive 4 credits per semester. The courses are graded at the end of the semester. A grade of an A or B can earn college credit in some courses. Career Cluster courses are designed to assist students in making career decisions. Hands-on instruction is emphasized. From here, students could branch off into a major for their college career choice. Bus transportation is provided for students, but students may elect to drive with parental approval.

Class activities will include:

• Exposure to equipment and practices representative of current technology

• Lab projects designed to “put it all together”

• Tours of business and industry

Students will:

• Gain an understanding of the opportunities available within the chosen career cluster.

• Develop a foundation of technical knowledge and skill development.

• Acquire a deeper understanding of each related college major and how it matches your interests, abilities and aspirations.

• Earn HTC college credit by satisfactorily completing the course requirements and by obtaining a grade of an A or B.

After completing a related cluster and/or program course, students can continue their education by enrolling in college courses.

Visit INTERMEDIATE DISTRICT 287 SCHOOLS & PROGRAMS for more information and to access the Pathways Registration Guide.

New classes for the 2025-2026 school year:

• Drones Program - We will be starting a Drones program in the 2025-2026 school year. Each semester there will be one section of this for the school year as we gauge interest and feedback from member districts. Students will have the opportunity to earn an FAA - Part 107 License Certification through this course.

• Construction Course - We are expanding our Level 1 Construction: Practicum For Independent Living course to have 3 sections. This course is geared toward exploration of different construction related trades and learning some foundational skills in each.

• Culinary Arts - We have partnered with Hennepin Technical College for concurrent enrollment for students who are taking Culinary Arts next year. Our curriculum will align with the college's Culinary Manager Occupational Certificate, allowing for students to earn 18 college credits if they take both Semester A & Semester B.