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Career and Technical Education (CTE)

Through hands-on career pathways and real-world work experiences, Career and Technical Education (CTE) in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) equips students with the skills needed for success in college, careers, and beyond. 

At MPS, we offer:   

  • Career pathways with introductory through advanced courses to prepare students for a wide range of high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers 
  • Work-based learning programs (including internships and youth apprenticeships) that align with classroom instruction and prepare students for the workforce 
  • Dual enrollment options for students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously 
  • Industry-recognized credentials that prove our students have necessary job skills 
  • Career and technical student organizations to develop student leadership and showcase these skills 
  • Modern technology and resources in classrooms 
  • Professional development and training to strengthen teacher effectiveness and content expertise 

CTE in MPS: At a Glance

Based on 2024–25 data about CTE students:

3,187 students in grades 11–12 are CTE concentrators

1,799 are earning college credit

Through dual enrollment courses

1,188 are preparing for future jobs

Through industry-recognized credential opportunities

834 are getting real-world experience

Through internships or youth apprenticeships

Based on 2023–24 student performance indicators for CTE students:

89% earn a high school diploma in four years

37% choose CTE pathways for gender nontraditional fields

Such as girls in STEM

90% are employed or enrolled in college, career training, the military, or public service

Within nine months of high school graduation

CTE Pathways

Supported by federal Carl Perkins grant funding, the following high schools offer CTE pathways.  

*Regional career pathway 

MPS High School Available Pathways
Audubon Technology & Communication Center
  • Information Technology* 
Bay View High School
  • Business Administration* 
  • Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism (NAF)* 
  • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NAF) 

Lynde and Harry Bradley Technology and Trade School  
  • Advanced Manufacturing* 
  • Construction and Architecture* 
  • Information Technology* 

Alexander Hamilton High School  
  • Business Administration* 
  • Information Technology* 
  • Marketing 

James Madison Academic Campus  
  • Health Sciences (NAF)* 
  • Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism (NAF)* 

Golda Meir School  
  • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 

Milwaukee Marshall High School  
  • Arts, Audio-Video Technology, and Communications (NAF) 
  • Health Sciences (NAF)*
  • Information Technology (NAF)* 
  • STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (NAF) 

North Division High School  
  • Health Sciences (NAF)* 
  • Information Technology (NAF)* 

Barack Obama School of Career and Technical Education  
  • Advanced Manufacturing* 
  • Construction and Architecture* 
Casimir Pulaski High School
  • Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics* 

Ronald Wilson Reagan College Preparatory High School  
  • Education and Training* 
  • Health Sciences* 
  • Information Technology* 
Riverside University High School
  • Health Sciences*
  • Information Technology*  
South Division High School
  • Education and Training (NAF)* 
  • Health Sciences (NAF)* 

Harold S. Vincent High School of Agricultural Sciences  
  • Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources (NAF)* 
  • Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism* 

Washington High School of Information Technology  
  • Information Technology (NAF)* 
  • Hospitality, Culinary, and Tourism (NAF)* 

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training and Certification 

In collaboration with Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), current MPS students can earn college credit and acquire their CNA certification through in-school labs and courses. Courses are currently offered at Alexander Hamilton High School, James Madison Academic Campus, and South Division High School. Classes will be available at North Division High School starting in Fall 2026.  

Quality Healthcare Options also provides courses for students who want to get certified outside of school.  For more information about CNA opportunities, contact Erin Cherney, youth apprenticeship coordinator, at cherneel@milwaukee.k12.wi.us. 
 

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) 

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) support CTE students and help them develop career knowledge and important skills, including communication, leadership, and teamwork, as well as technical skills. They also offer students an opportunity to participate in activities, events, and competitions.   

MPS offers support for these student organizations:  

  • DECA (Hamilton) 
  • FBLA (Reagan) 
  • FFA (Vincent) 
  • HOSA (Madison, Marshall, North Division, Reagan, Riverside, South Division) 
  • SkillsUSA (Audubon, Bay View, Bradley Tech, Golda Meir, Marshall, Obama, Riverside, Washington) 
     

CTE Resources 

State Resources 

National Resources 

More Information 

If you have any questions, please contact Eric Radomski, CTE manager, at radomsej@milwaukee.k12.wi.us.