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 juniors and seniors engaged, supported, and moving toward graduation.
A Tailored Approach To Work-based Learning
Youth Apprenticeship programs are fantastic tools for students to explore a career, but some students require a more structured, environment and extra support to thrive in these opportunities.
Standard Youth Apprenticeship
Focus
Independent career
exploration.
Schedule
Students leave their regular high school classes a few hours at a time for work experience.
Alignment
Work experience runs parallel
to standard high school
coursework.
Support
Relies on the student's
time-management and existing
resources.
Education Center Model
Focus
Integrated academic, behavioral, and workplace intervention.
Schedule
A full-time academic
and workplace program entirely
off-campus.
Alignment
Academic coursework is customized to complement the technical pathway the student is working in.
Support
Holistic wrap-around resources for students requiring extra academic, IEP, or workplace support.
Full Compliance. Lower Administrative Burden.
Retained Enrollment & Graduation
Students remain enrolled in your school district. They receive their diploma from your high schools GPS Ed instructors provide academic instruction aligned with DPI Standards.
Turnkey Compliance & Safety
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, Education Centers feature state-certified instructors who work hand-in-hand with your district's 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.
“It’s critical that we have work-based learning experiences because our students aren’t going to get that if we don’t have employers that are willing to open their doors and be part of that work-based learning continuum with our students.”
Let’s Build A Better Pathway Together
96% of our students graduate on time. Most leave our program with a guaranteed full-time job offer, an official youth apprenticeship certificate, or a clear path straight into technical college.
Ready to expand your high school’s career and technical education capabilities? Contact our school partnership team today