School districts must ensure that students graduate with high level skills and abilities to overcome these adult workforce deficiencies. A curriculum structured around broad career clusters, such as information technology. Opportunities for high school students to take college level courses. Stronger partnerships between high schools, colleges, and industry that offer opportunities for internships and work-based learning opportunities. Kenosha Unified is responding to the Information Technology training demands by developing adequate preparation for successful IT employment.
Employers are in demand of individuals who have mastered specific IT skills.
Such a demand has fostered a growth in certification programs. The explosive growth of the Internet has driven significant changes in technological instruction. An outstanding Information Technology program is being developed at Indian Trail Academy under the leadership of Ms. Connie Spenko, Principal of the Academy. The more ambitious student can earn the third and fourth level of certification at Gateway Technical College through the Youth Options program while still in high school. These same students can also earn credits toward an Associate degree at Gateway through the Kenosha Unified School District's Youth Options program.