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A Pathway for Success

12/7/2018

 
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Over the years, Kenosha County  has been booming in different industries. From Amazon, Uline, Jockey, Snap-on Incorporated, Froedtert South, Kenall Manufacturing and so many more; there are many opportunities in a variety of fields for individuals to get a start in. According to a recent survey done by the Kenosha Area Business Alliance (KABA), the positions that companies identified as  their most critical positions of need included positions like welders, maintenance repair, accountants, CNC operators, truck drivers and production planners. With multiple hospitals and health care facilities, there’s always a need for CNA’s and other positions in the health field.


What’s great about these positions is that many of them either offer training through hire or require qualifications that can easily be met through some postsecondary education at schools like Gateway Technical College that have programs for more labor intensive jobs. For example, Gateway has multiple apprenticeships where students can work for money and learn the skills they need for their career. They have a maintenance mechanic/maintenance repair apprenticeship where students over the course of four years can gain about 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with at a minimum 576 hours of paid related experience. The income outlook is between $14.50-35.27 hour salary. To be a part of this program, students  have to be 18 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be physically able to perform trade.
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If a student is interested in working in the medical field where they can help those in need of care, Kenosha Unified School District (KUSD) offers an incredible program to students at junior and senior level standing who want to become a certified nursing assistant (CNA) by taking the courses offered at Tremper and Indian Trail. KUSD made this program available due to a crisis and shortage of qualified workers in the healthcare field,  the specific requirements in the nursing program, and because KUSD wants to promote Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to help students earn a living wage. After course completion (3 credits) there is a $125 exam fee. Once completing and passing the exam, students receive their CNA certification from the state of Wisconsin and can then sign up for Youth Apprenticeship.

How to get involved
  • Learn more about Kenosha Unified School District’s CNA program at https://www.kusd.edu/departments/teaching-and-learning/career-and-technical-education/contracted-services/certified
  • Learn about the programs and apprenticeships offered through Gateway Technical College at https://www.gtc.edu/programs-study
  • Talk to your advisor about what other programs and opportunities are offered through your school for postsecondary education or work.
  • Check out the KUSD scholarship page for scholarships available to students in Kenosha County https://www.kusd.edu/resources/scholarships
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​Written by Megan Maurer
Carthage College Communication Intern
Published by Kenosha News

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