Partnering To Ensure Every Student Succeeds
Wisconsin school districts and educators work tirelessly to guide diverse learners toward success. At GPS Ed, we are deeply grateful for your dedication to creating strong career and technical education (CTE) pathways.
We don't look to replace your district's career programming—we expand it. We serve as a trusted partner, allowing you to offer a specialized, off-site alternative that keeps at-risk juniors and seniors engaged, supported, and moving toward graduation.
A Tailored Approach To Work-based Learning
While standard Youth Apprenticeship programs are fantastic tools for independent students to explore a career for a few hours after school, some students require a more structured, integrated environment to stay on track.
Standard Youth Apprenticeship
The Focus
Independent career
exploration.
The Schedule
Students leave their regular high school classes early for a few hours of afternoon work experience.
The Alignment
Work experience is valuable,
but typically runs parallel
to standard high school
coursework.
The Support
Relies on the student's
independent time-management
and existing home-school
resources.
The GPS Ed Education Center Model
The Focus
Deeply integrated academic, behavioral, and personal intervention.
The Schedule
A structural, immersive half-day academic and half-day technical rotation entirely off-campus.
The Alignment
High school academics are delivered at our Ed Centers, uniquely customized to match the exact technical path the student is working in.
The Support
Provides an intensive wrap-around safety net of GPS Ed instructors and on-site mentors for students requiring extra academic, IEP, or emotional support.
Full Compliance. Zero Administrative Burden
Retained Enrollment & Graduation
Students remain fully enrolled in your high school database. They receive their official high school diploma from your district and walk across the graduation stage right alongside their classmates.
Turnkey Compliance & Safety
We handle the heavy lifting. GPS Ed manages all employer relations, state Department of Workforce Development (DWD) youth apprenticeship compliance, and rigorous workplace safety monitoring, protecting your district's liability.
IEP & Credit Recovery Support
Our smaller, low-stress education centers feature state-certified instructors who work hand-in-hand with your school's counseling team to accommodate specialized learning plans, credit recovery needs, and different learning speeds.
How the Partnership Works
The Referral Pathway
1
The Referral
High school counselors identify juniors and seniors who simply learn best through an immersive, hands-on model rather than a traditional classroom.
2
Coordinated Alignment
Our enrollment team collaborates directly with your district administration to handle credit transfers, scheduling, and student onboarding at no cost to the family.
3
Continuous Transparency
We provide your high school team with regular attendance, academic progress, and behavioral reports, ensuring your school remains completely connected to the student’s success.
Hear From Fellow Wisconsin Educators
See how school districts, counselors, and community leaders utilize the GPS Ed Program Overview to revitalize student engagement and boost regional graduation metrics.
Let’s Build A Better Pathway Together
Ready to expand your high school’s career and technical education capabilities? Contact our school partnership team today to schedule a consultation, tour an education center, or discuss a customized strategy for your district.