Muk Career & Technical Education

Mukwonago High School’s Building Trades course will be helping construct the iconic Kiwanis barn! Once completed, the new barn will serve as a concession barn for future events at Phantom Junction Stage at Indianhead Park.

Our MHS Building Trades class is proud to partner with the Village of Mukwonago and Level Up Construction to bring this project to life! This is an incredible opportunity for our students to apply their classroom learning to a real-world construction project that will become a lasting part of our community.

A special thank you to Eli S. and Alec W., our Building Trades students who attended the groundbreaking and helped celebrate the start of this exciting project! We can’t wait to see this project take shape!

Over 100 students registered for a youth apprenticeship opportunity this summer! Together, these students have already completed more than 5,000 hours of on-the-job training and learning with local employers in June, July, and August.

Through these experiences, students are gaining real-world skills, professional mentoring, and hands-on experience in career fields that interest them. These opportunities allow students to apply what they are learning in the classroom to authentic workplace experiences while building confidence, connections, and valuable skills for their futures.

Mukwonago is proud to partner with local businesses and organizations to provide meaningful career-connected learning experiences, support local workforce needs, and build a strong talent pipeline for our community.

Mukwonago Area School District ranked #9 in Wisconsin for approved Industry Recognized Credential claims through the Wisconsin Career & Technical Education Incentive Grant Program for the Class of 2025!

From Youth Apprenticeships and technical diplomas to industry certifications, our students are graduating with real world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and beyond.

In our Mukwonago High School CTE courses, students have opportunities to earn credentials such as Microsoft Office certifications, Autodesk Fusion 360 certifications, Carpenters International Training Fund Career Connections Level 3 certificates, and Child Care Teacher and Infant Toddler credentials, among many others.

These credentials give students a valuable head start as they enter college, technical education, the workforce, and their future careers.

In May, our Automotive Program completed a two-day evaluation as part of the Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Education Foundation accreditation process. During this evaluation, we presented a portfolio demonstrating how we meet all 12 ASE standards, including advisory meetings, tools and equipment, instruction, work-based learning, and more.

We are proud to share that our program has officially earned ASE Accreditation in Maintenance and Light Repair, meeting strict industry standards. We are one of only 14 secondary schools in Wisconsin with this national recognition.

A huge shoutout to Mr. Ruff for his leadership and dedication throughout this process, and to our Automotive students for showcasing their skills and professionalism during the evaluation.

Special thank you to our industry partners, who served on the evaluation team and reviewed our program standards: Nick Bruss (Village Automotive), Justin Hoffmann (Kunes), Scott Hansen (Lynch), and Thomas Laurie (Nissan), as well as ASE Evaluation Team Leader Thomas Straiker for their support.

Congratulations to our Mukwonago Area School District high school students who spent part of their summer completing a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course through Gateway Technical College! In addition to classroom learning, students participated in hands-on clinical experiences that allowed them to apply their healthcare skills in a real-world setting. These students are working toward an industry-recognized credential while exploring future careers in nursing and other health science professions. We are proud of their dedication and commitment to investing in their futures!

The Academy of Medical Professions continues to expand opportunities for students interested in healthcare careers! This year, we are excited to partner with the Waukesha Business Alliance to bring a new Schools2Skills healthcare focused field trip to our students in November. This experience will give students the opportunity to explore healthcare careers and connect with professionals in the field.

Our juniors will visit Carroll University to explore healthcare education and career pathways, while our seniors will become vision screening certified and put their skills into practice by helping conduct vision screenings at local elementary schools.

Interested students will have the opportunity to apply for the Academy beginning in February. The Academy provides students with meaningful experiences, industry connections, certifications, and hands on learning that help them explore and prepare for future careers in healthcare!

For the first time, Mukwonago Education & Teaching Academy (META) students supported teachers and students during Summer Adventures! This partnership provided META students with valuable, real-world classroom experience while giving Summer Adventures students additional support and mentorship. The feedback from students, META participants, and summer school teachers was overwhelmingly positive! We are excited to continue this partnership and provide more opportunities for our future educators to gain hands-on teaching experience while still in high school. Mukwonago is committed to growing our own educators!

Interested in a future career in education? The Mukwonago Education & Teaching Academy (META) gives students opportunities to explore the teaching profession, connect with educators, and gain real world experience in the field of education.

Through META, students will have opportunities for job shadow and field experiences throughout the Mukwonago Area School District. Students will also attend the UW Milwaukee Future Educator Summit this fall, and visit Carroll University in the spring to explore education pathways and opportunities.

Fall interviews will be held on September 23, 2026, for students interested in joining the Academy! This is a great opportunity for students to take the first step toward exploring a rewarding career in education and making a difference in the lives of others.

Our Advanced Culinary students are planning food industry field trips this fall and spring, and we’d love to connect them with local butchers.

Know a butcher or local butcher shop in Mukwonago, North Prairie, Genesee, or the surrounding area?

👉 Help us make a connection! If you have a contact to share, please email MHS Culinary teacher Theresa Schreiber.

Theresa Schreiber | MHS Culinary
📧 schreth@masd.k12.wi.us

Let’s give our students the opportunity to learn from professionals right here in our community!

Four Mukwonago HOSA members (Emily P., Madeline M., Caitlyn M., and Addison T.) recently attended the HOSA International Leadership Conference in Indianapolis after placing in the top three at the Wisconsin State Leadership Conference! Over the summer these students competed in health science events, attended career-focused workshops, explored healthcare pathways, developed leadership skills, and connected with industry organizations.

Congratulations to Maleina R., Pablo S., and Grace C. who traveled to Washington D.C. this summer to compete at the National FCCLA competition! They competed in the Level 3 Sustainability Challenge and placed SILVER in their division!

The Mukwonago High School robotics program, Team 930, brings students grades 4-12 together from across Southeastern Wisconsin for a fun and unique STEM experience. We have two robotics programs for each level, including FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC), and FIRST Lego League program (FLL). The FRC program is a competitive experience designed for high school students to grow their skills in STEM, business, and strategy. FLL, meanwhile, embraces the competitive nature of the high school level competitions and made for younger students, teaching them major skills utilized in robotics.

Team 930 is composed of high school students, coached by adult mentors from various companies across Wisconsin. We meet year round; in the summer and fall, students will learn in the various sub-teams Team 930 has to offer such as: Electromechanical, Programming, Business, Strategy, and FIRST Impact. We also run several community outreach events, visit sponsors, and attend offseason events.

Once we kick off the competition season in January, we will receive the new game challenge. The team then focuses on building a robot and preparing to compete at events around the state in March and April. If the team performs well, we can qualify for the State Championship, and even advance to the World Championship in Texas. Team 930 has been one of the top teams in Wisconsin for several years, and is looking to continue that excellence with new students joining the program.

See www.team930.com for more details or contact team930@gmail.com with any questions.

Interested in learning more about Work-Based Learning opportunities for Mukwonago High School juniors and seniors? Explore the presentations below to learn about each program and determine which option may be the best fit.

• Youth Apprenticeship Presentation
• Work Experience Presentation