A powerful partnership between our school and Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC), pathways programming brings MATC courses to Bradley Tech students who are interested in advanced manufacturing, construction, or information technology careers. Students enrolled in these dual high school/technical school courses learn to use advanced tools and technologies, develop trade knowledge and technical skills, and begin building their professional network on the Bradley Tech campus. Each pathway is aligned to Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Career and Technical Education standards.
Professionals in the construction, information technology, or manufacturing fields are welcome to join the Bradley Tech Advisory Board as individual members or as representatives of corporations, small to mid-size businesses, or nonprofit or educational organizations working in these areas.
Please contact our school’s industry liaison, Kristin Steinbach Holtz, at steinbka@milwaukee.k12.wi.us to discuss advisory board membership.
Benefits
Bradley Tech Advisory Board membership makes the most of your career experiences and knowledge, or your organization’s expertise. Board meetings are held every two months, and members are invited to two open house events each year. As a member, you’re invited to contribute based on your time, resources, and expertise, in addition to attending board meetings.
Apprenticeships/Internships
Work with an inspiring student and prepare them for a semester- or year-long apprenticeship or internship during their senior year.
Classroom Presentations
Introduce a workplace skill by visiting a shop class to present a topic or lesson. A Tech educator can help you develop a lesson outline and plan.
Curriculum Alignment
Review and make recommendations for the learning curriculum for our shop classes. Meet with instructors during advisory board meetings or professional development events.
Donations
Materials, equipment, and consumables that can be used in our shop classes are always welcome.
Event Sponsorship
Sponsor student(s) attendance at an industry trade show. Work with our staff to co-host an event at Bradley Tech, like a Cyber Security Day or Digital Arts Gallery Night.
Job Shadowing
Invite one to three students to visit your workplace to observe and interview pathways professionals during a three-hour job shadowing session.
Product/Entrepreneurship Partnerships
Work with our shop class to design, produce, and promote a product made right here at Bradley Tech.
Site Visits
Open your office/shop for a tour and demonstrate specialty skills and equipment used in your workplace.
Train an Instructor
Invite a member of our technical faculty into your shop and introduce them to a workplace skill they can bring back to Bradley Tech classrooms.
Workplace Readiness
Meet with small groups of students during the school day and prep them on interview techniques, resume writing, and skills necessary for entry-level employment in advanced manufacturing, construction, or information technology.