A partnership between the Neenah Joint School District and Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) will allow Neenah High School students to earn an automotive technical diploma from FVTC following graduation.
Neenah will become the first school in the Fox Valley to partner with FVTC on this type of program. The Neenah Board of Education approved the partnership at its meeting on Dec. 17. Both Neenah and FVTC staff will deliver the curriculum throughout grades 9-12 on both campuses. It will be offered through the standard Neenah school calendar and FVTC summer offerings starting in the 2014-15 school year.
“This is a great opportunity for our students,” Neenah superintendent Dr. Mary Pfeiffer said. “It would not be possible without the commitment and ambition of our staff and, for that, we are so appreciative.”
“We are very pleased to partner with Neenah High School in providing students with a great opportunity to begin a rewarding career in automotive technology while still in high school,” said FVTC president Dr. Susan May. “Faculty from both organizations have worked diligently on developing a career pathway model in the automotive field that will be of greatest benefit to students and families, ultimately saving them time and money.
Students pursuing the FVTC diploma will also need to take FVTC credit-yielding courses in college mathematics, written communications, psychology of human relations and science principles for transportation. These courses will be offered at Neenah through the high school curriculum. The courses will also be beneficial for any student planning to attend FVTC after graduation.
Students who display an interest in this technical diploma program will be required to complete all of the automotive courses and general education courses specified by FVTC prior to graduation.
As a graduate of this program, a student would be eligible to begin a career in a variety of automotive repair facilities immediately upon high school graduation.
“This integrated educational option will provide individuals the opportunity to earn an income more quickly than the traditional educational route, as well as better support the growing demands of the automotive industry and its local dealerships and service centers,” May said.
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