Our Education Centers: Classrooms 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 inside a dedicated classroom within a local company, and the other half gaining paid, hands-on work experience through a youth apprenticeship.
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: 100+ Business Partners
Our 8 Education Center 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 a host facility or at a neighboring partner company, they are surrounded by an ecosystem dedicated to their professional success. Explore our many youth apprenticeship partners by clicking on a location below.
Find An 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 more information about getting involved with the GPS Ed program.
Getting To The Ed Centers
Because our program splits time between classroom instruction and a youth apprenticeship experience, students are responsible for their transportation to both their Education Center and their work site. Students can drive themselves, coordinate carpools/family drop-offs, or use local public transportation.
Need Help with Transportation? Please do not let a ride keep your student from applying. Talk to a coordinator during your enrollment conversation to discuss options.