Oconomowoc Area School District - Career + College + Life Pathways

At Oconomowoc High School, we partner with students and families to ensure our graduates are ready for their post-high school path, whether that's into military service, an apprenticeship program, an associate or technical degree, a 4-year bachelor's degree, or into the workforce. Our OHS career pathways provide a guide for students to explore and develop their post-high school goals, with the flexibility to evaluate and adjust those goals along the way.

OHS Pathways

Students at OHS have many pathway options to achieve their post-high school goals. Our Counselors and Staff partner with students to explore, plan, and continually evaluate that path, to help students be career, college, and life ready after graduation.

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For students seeking an Apprenticeship Program, OHS offers programs like:

Start College Now
Early College Credit Program
Dual Enrollment Academy
Work-based learning (Youth Apprenticeship, Career internship, Tech interns)
Job shadows
Mock interviews
Networking opportunities
CTE programs in Building Trades, Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Computer Science, and Engineering
Schools2Skills manufacturing expo
Trades expo
Healthcare expo
Opportunities to visit and explore various trades unions or meet with apprenticeship representatives
Variety of clubs and co-curriculars

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For students seeking a 2-Year Associate Degree or Technical Degree, OHS offers programs like:

Start College Now
Early College Credit Program
Dual Enrollment Academy
Work-based learning (Youth Apprenticeship, Career internship, Tech interns)
Job shadows
Mock interviews
Networking opportunities
Authentic learning opportunities & Capstone courses
Schools2Skills manufacturing expo
Trades expo
Healthcare expo
Certification opportunities in CNA, Firefighting, EMT
Industry recognized credentials embedded in most CTE courses
Variety of clubs and co-curriculars

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For students seeking a 4-Year Bachelor Degree, OHS offers programs like:

Start College Now
Early College Credit Program
Dual Enrollment Academy
AP/International Baccalaureate classes
Transcripted classes
AVID
IB Diploma Programme
IB Career Programme
Wisconsin Global Scholars
WI Seal of Biliteracy
Work-based learning (Youth Apprenticeship, Career internship, Tech interns)
Job shadows
Mock interviews
Networking opportunities
Authentic learning opportunities & Capstone courses
Direct Admit Wisconsin
College application workshop
Variety of clubs and co-curriculars

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For students seeking entrance to the military, OHS offers programs like:

Start College Now
Early College Credit Program
Dual Enrollment Academy
Work-based learning (Youth Apprenticeship, Career internship, Tech interns)
Job shadows
Mock interviews
Networking opportunities
Advanced Fitness Programs
Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)
Family information sessions with military recruiters
Meetings with military recruiters
Variety of clubs and co-curriculars

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For students seeking to enter the workforce, OHS offers programs like:

Start College Now
Early College Credit Program
Dual Enrollment Academy
Work-based learning (Youth Apprenticeship, Career internship, Tech interns)
Job shadows
Mock interviews
Networking opportunities
CTE programs in Building Trades, Manufacturing, Automotive, Agriculture, Business & Marketing, Computer Science, and Engineering
Schools2Skills manufacturing expo
Trades expo
Healthcare expo
Certification opportunities in CNA, Firefighting, EMT
Industry recognized credentials embedded in most CTE courses
Variety of clubs and co-curriculars
Vocational training and support programs