This educational partnership between CESA 3, Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, and area school districts allows students to earn high school and college credits while in high school.

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Pistons to Pathways

Junior and/or Senior Year

Take the first step toward becoming an automotive technician by enrolling in credits that are a part of the Automotive Technician program at Southwest Tech. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings on-site at area auto dealerships.

First-Year Students

  • Automotive Maintenance
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11-12-14 Nursing

If you’re a high school student planning to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) at Southwest Tech, the CollEDGE Up 11-12-14 Nursing courses can help you get a head start on the program. By starting in your sophomore year, you can complete required courses early and potentially enter core nursing courses by your junior year.
All students begin with the Fall 1 courses and must successfully pass the HESI entrance exam (recommended during Spring Semester 1), in addition to meeting with a Southwest Tech staff member before March 1 (of Spring Semester 1), to officially enroll in the program
There is required travel in this program to Southwest Tech’s Fennimore campus as well as clinical sites. Please note that some clinical/classes could be more than 1 day per week.
For financial support, consider enrolling in the CESA #3 Youth Apprenticeship program.