At the School District of Waukesha, our mission is to prepare every student for success in community, college, and career. We are thrilled to announce that SDW ranks #3 in the state of Wisconsin for state-approved Industry-Recognized Credentials earned by our students!
Through our hands-on Career and Technical Education programs, 271 students in the Class of 2025 earned high-value certifications that give them a head start on their future path.
Students earned state-recognized credentials across a wide range of industries, including:
Healthcare: Nursing Assistant, EMT, Assistant Childcare Teacher
Trades & Engineering: Automotive Service Excellence, AutoDesk Inventor, Carpenters International Training, Firefighter 1
Business & Technology: Microsoft Office Specialist, Intuit QuickBooks
Work-Based Pathways: Youth Apprenticeships and State-Certified Pre-Apprenticeships
We are so proud of our students for gaining real-world skills and credentials before graduation. Thank you to our dedicated educators, families, guardians, and local business partners for supporting our students every step of the way!