Students are enrolled in at least four high school classes, usually in the AM, and then report to work at a biotechnology business or research lab at the University of Wisconsin in the afternoon. Students have been involved in numerous research activities or projects, such as mapping genes on chromosomes to develop a disease resistant strain of rice or purifying antibodies to fight human diseases. Students may also learn DNA procedures used to provide evidence in criminal cases. This program can provide students valuable experience and provide opportunities for many other science careers. Students will attend a three hour class one evening per week and are expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
Most students work additional hours as bank tellers.
Students may also choose to attend any University or college and major in Finance, Business and other related special programs. High School Graduates can go directly into the job market as tellers to pay for their 2 or 4 year college education. Elective A two year program, students must start the program as juniors. Students will have a classroom component in the high school and work component at a worksite. Students will work in the metal industry using CAD and CAM in the machining industry.