Last week, a group of local business, industry and community leaders toured the Career and Technical Education (CTE) classroom facilities at Watertown High School. Superintendent Jarred Burke and CTE instructors provided an overview of the programs run through the department and associated space needs.
Many of those in attendance represent businesses that have donated equipment and funds to CTE programming, and work in partnership with the WUSD to grow and expand programs that lead students to solid, well-paying technical professions post-graduation.
Following the tour, the attendees gathered in the WHS Library Media Center to discuss workforce-readiness strengths and weaknesses. Discussion also took place regarding future school district programming and facilities needs, and how they will tie into the planned update of district's Strategic Plan.