Our Education Centers: Classrooms Built Inside A Business
GPS Ed operates a unique "Classroom in a Business" model. Instead of sitting in a traditional school building, students spend half their day receiving personalized academic instruction right inside a dedicated classroom within a local company, and the other half gaining paid, hands-on work experience on the job.
Where School Meets the Workforce
Our 8 Wisconsin Education Centers serve as community hubs that bring two critical groups together to build the future workforce:
For School Districts
Local schools partner with GPS Ed to provide an alternative, high-impact pathway for students who learn best by doing, keeping them on track to graduate with their peers.
For Business Partners
Forward-thinking companies utilize our youth strategy to expand their talent development, filling critical skill gaps and building a loyal, local talent pipeline from the ground up.
The Power Of Our Network: Backed by 100+ Trusted Business Partners
Our 8 host facilities are the ultimate champions of work-based learning, opening their doors to anchor our classrooms and hire apprentices. But they aren't alone.
GPS Ed is backed by a powerful network of over 100 regional businesses that believe in high-quality work-based learning. Whether your student works directly within our host center or placements at a neighboring partner company, they are surrounded by an ecosystem dedicated to their professional success.
Getting To The Ed Centers
Because our program splits time between academics and real workplaces, students are responsible for their transportation to their Education Center and to their specific work experience site if it is at a different partner business.
How Our Families Make It Work:
Many students drive themselves and park on-site.
Many families coordinate carpools, drop-offs, or use local public transit.
Need Help with Transportation? > > We know that transportation is one of the biggest barriers for families taking this leap. Please do not let a ride keep your student from applying. GPS Ed has dedicated resources and solutions available to help families in need. Talk to a coordinator during your enrollment conversation to discuss options.
Find A GPS Education Center Near You
Whether you’re a student exploring your next step or a parent looking for a more meaningful path through high school, our Education Centers are designed to connect learning with real opportunity.
Find the Education Center serving your area by selecting your school from the list below. If you don’t see your school, visit our Contact Us page to request information about becoming a partner with GPS Ed.