VOICES OF EXPERIENCE
1. It Saves You Money: College credits cost, on average, about $600/credit.
4. You’re More Prepared: You’ll have access to CVTC services, including Academic Support, Diversity Resources, Technology Support, and Academic Advisors. 89% of students were successful in dual credit courses.
5. You Can Explore Careers: There are 75+ different transcripted credit courses and 15+ high school academies, ensuring a wide range of options for your educational journey.
I was seventeen and entering my senior year of high school when I applied to the Emergency Medical Technician program through CVTC. This free, year-long program required some sacrifice of my time, but it led to many opportunities. Since graduating high school with my EMT degree, have had the chance to work in Memory Care & Hospice, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, and Public Health. These experiences pushed me to develop my personal and professional identity outside of ongoing education and continue to support me as I navigate medical school today.
My daughter joined the college transfer academy in her senior year and earned a full year of college credit. This experience not only provided college credits but also prepared her for the rigors of college, making her transition smoother. We appreciate the partnership between the school district and CVTC. I highly recommend this program for students considering a four-year university. The education was exceptional, and the chance to spend senior year as a college student is invaluable.
has provided our students with various opportunities, from “test driving” programs to see if they genuinely meet the student’s career interests to completing an associate degree in their field of choice. Dual credit has allowed students to complete college much quicker and save money. This year, we had 35 seniors graduate with 1,073 college credits from CVTC. That’s an average of over 30 credits per student! A parent stopped in last week and thanked the district for saving their child over $21,000 in
LIZZY - HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY STUDENT
BROOKE - PARENT OF A DUAL CREDIT STUDENT
PAUL - DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR
THREE WAYS TO EARN
CVTC’s dual credit opportunities offer students and families no-cost college courses in convenient locations, helping students explore careers, earn college credit in high school, and jumpstart their goals! There are three different ways to earn dual credit: High School Academies, Start College Now, and Transcripted Credit.
HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIES
Students take college classes in a career pathway and earn high school and college credit. Courses are reserved for high school students and taught by CVTC faculty at their high school, a CVTC host site, or a CVTC campus. Academies are listed below.
Automotive Maintenance Technician | Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Drivers License
Students will learn vehicle maintenance, including brakes, electrical, steering, suspension, ignition, fuel and exhaust systems, and how to weld. Upon successful completion of this one-year academy students can earn a Automotive Maintenance Technician technical diploma.
Business Management Associate Degree | Grade 9
This four-year academy prepares students for effective business leadership and can fast-track the completion of a bachelor’s degree in two years after high school.
College Transfer | Grades 11 & 12
This academy provides an opportunity to earn 27 college credits in general education courses, which are transferable to all Universities of Wisconsin.
Dental Assistant | Grades 11 & 12
This academy teaches students to assist dentists, sterilize equipment, follow OSHA guidelines, and more. It includes hands-on experience at the CVTC Dental Clinic and local dental offices. Students can earn a Coronal Polishing certificate and Dental Assistant technical diploma upon successful completion.
Design & Drafting | Grades 10-12
This academy provides students with an introduction to engineering. Students explore 2D and 3D computer-aided modeling, precision measurement, and manufacturing processes. Upon successful completion, students receive a technical diploma, qualifying them to work as drafters and a certified SolidWorks Associate Certification.
Electrical Maintenance | Grades 9-12
This academy introduces students to industrial electricity through classroom and lab experiences. Upon successful completion, students can earn their Electrical Maintenance technical diploma.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT/EMR) 1 | Age Requirement: 16
This academy prepares students to provide prehospital assessments and care for patients. Upon successful completion, students can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam for Wisconsin EMT Certification and earn a technical diploma.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) 2 | Age Requirement: 17 (18 to get a license)
Prerequisite: 80% or higher in (EMT/EMR) 1
This academy offers training in various aspects of emergency medical care. Upon successful completion, students can take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician exam for Wisconsin EMT Certification and will earn a technical diploma.
General Studies | Grades 9-12
This academy offers general education courses transferable to all Universities of Wisconsin.
Google IT Support Specialist | Grades 10-12
This academy readies students for entry-level IT support with video lectures, quizzes, and hands-on labs in troubleshooting, customer service, networking, operating systems, security, and more. Upon successful completion, students can attain a Google IT Support Certification.
Heating, Air Conditioning, & Refrigeration (HVACR) | Grades 11 & 12
This academy introduces students to HVACR technician work, focusing on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control temperature and air quality.
IT-Software Development Specialist | Grades 10-12
This academy explores software-based computer problems in today’s digital office environments. Students can earn their IT - Software Development Specialist technical diploma by successfully completing all classes.
Lab Assistant | Age Requirement: 17
Prerequisite: Signed consent from a guardian if under 18 for phlebotomy class
This academy introduces fundamental lab principles and procedures. Students earn a Lab Assistant technical diploma by learning to use basic lab equipment, follow infection control procedures, and perform simple tests. Students will practice collection procedures, capillary puncture, and venipuncture (blood draws) with classmates, requiring student participation.
Nursing Assistant (CNA) | Age Requirement: 16
This academy prepares students for the Wisconsin CNA certification exam. Upon successful completion, students earn a Nursing Assistant technical diploma, allowing them to work as a CNA. Additionally, this course serves as a prerequisite for many CVTC health programs.
Practical Nursing | Age Requirement: 17
Prerequisite: Nursing Assistant, General Anatomy & Physiology, HESI A2, CPR
This academy prepares students for a practical nursing role, covering patient care, delegation, and supervision within the practical nursing scope. Upon successful completion, graduates earn a Practical Nursing degree from CVTC and can take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Pre-Nursing & Healthcare | Age Requirement: 16
Prerequisite: 1 credit high school chemistry (with a C or higher) or Prep for Basic Chemistry In this academy, students complete prerequisites for nursing and other health programs. Students attending a face-to-face academy can earn their Nursing Assistant technical diploma.
Residential Construction | Grades 11 & 12
This academy provides hands-on learning in machine, power, hand tool safety, and construction basics like language, symbols, math, and shed construction. It also includes job site safety, OSHA, and CPR training.
Teacher Education Career Pathway | Grades 11 & 12
This academy provides an exploration of education. It covers issues and trends in elementary, middle, and secondary institutions, including Wisconsin and national regulations, fundamentals of teaching methodologies, learning styles, and basic assessment techniques.
Truck Driving | Age Requirement: 18
This academy provides training with semi-tractors/trailers, leading to a Truck Driving technical diploma and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with endorsements upon passing DMV tests.
Welding | Grades 11 & 12
This academy covers welding safety, math, print reading, and wire feed processes. Completion leads to an Intro to Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) career pathway certificate.
START COLLEGE NOW
High school juniors and seniors can apply to take classes at CVTC that are not offered at their high school. Students can register for a course with other CVTC students if a seat is available at registration.
Our most common Start College Now courses include:
Health
• General Anatomy & Physiology
• Nursing Assistant
• Medical Terminology
Foreign Language
• Spanish 1 Communications
• Oral/Interpersonal Communication
• English Composition 1
• Fundamentals of Speech
Business
• Marketing Principles
• Leadership for Business Excellence
• Introduction to Accounting Social Sciences
• Developmental Psychology
• Introduction to Sociology
• Introduction to Psychology
• Introduction to Diversity Studies Math
• Introduction to Statistics
• Mathematical Reasoning IT - Software Development
• Introduction to Computers & Programming Science
• Human Reproductive Biology
• Prep for Basic Chemistry
TRANSCRIPTED CREDIT
Students can earn dual credit by taking CVTC courses offered at their high school and taught by high school instructors. These instructors have met CVTC licensing requirements and worked with CVTC faculty to match the curriculum.
Our most common Transcripted Credit program areas include:
• Business & Marketing
• Agriculture
• Criminal Justice
• Early Childhood Education
• Health Sciences
• Manufacturing