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Waukesha MADE is a School District of Waukesha program that helps students discover rewarding careers – and businesses develop the talent essential to their ongoing success.

MADE stands for Manufacturing, Automotive, Design and Engineering, and the curriculum focuses on those areas.

students gain experience

Waukesha MADE participation starts in the early years of high school. Central to the program is project-based learning. The goal is to teach the theories – and help students learn to execute them.

The program also includes opportunities to simultaneously attend high school and Waukesha County Technical College (at no cost to students).

In addition, a variety of co-op, internship and apprenticeship programs are available. These provide students with critical hands-on learning experiences.

Businesses partner

Business participation is essential to the program.

The businesses that partner with the district have a voice in establishing the curriculum at the high schools – helping ensure that students are prepared for the jobs in their industries.

In addition, businesses offer students unique real-world opportunities through internships, co-ops and apprenticeships.

everyone wins

Business leaders are the first to know what the market needs, and their input is essential in helping the district prepare students to start their careers. The skilled graduates, meanwhile, create the labor pool businesses need.

A few years ago, a business owner made a statement that stunned me, and ultimately spurred the district to take action. “By the year 2020, there will be more manufacturing jobs than people to fill them,” he told me. “It’s the single biggest crisis we face.”

He explained that these are high-quality jobs with good pay, great benefits and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Other business leaders find themselves with more jobs than they, too, can fill. So serious is the situation that a group of manufacturers – members of the Waukesha County Business Alliance – joined together to form the Waukesha

County Manufacturing Alliance to focus on this issue as their most significant business priority.

If these jobs are good, why do they go unfilled? The simple answer is schools are not providing students who are ready, or willing, to take them. That’s where Waukesha MADE comes in.

making students ready …

The pieces of the MADE program have been around for years, but the discussions with the business community, and then our staff, brought everything together.

The M of MADE is manufacturing, and that’s where most of the program’s push originated. Yet as the conversations continued, it was clear that other industries – automotive, design and engineering – faced similar challenges.

District leaders responded by broadening and deepening our curriculum. We also emphasized project-based learning efforts so students understood not only the theories, but the realities of executing them, too.

Another effort was teaching the employability skills that businesses desire. In fact, most business leaders surveyed said they consider communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills more important than technical knowledge. (See page 15 for a complete list.)

… and willing

The curriculum efforts have helped prepare students for the jobs, but the students have to be willing, too. That is an ongoing challenge.

Students sometimes hesitate because parents often encourage them to pursue a traditional four-year college experience – a good fit for some, but not all, high school graduates. Students and their parents also tend to have misperceptions about the careers: That the pay is poor, that the work is dirty and boring, that accepting such a job means the end of their education.

Tours of MADE businesses usually change their minds. Students see clean and modern facilities, engaged workers and an abundance of technology. Those who look deeper discover good pay, benefits and ongoing education – with the employer sometimes willing to pay. They see interesting careers, loaded with opportunity, available in their own back yard.

If you take a closer look – at this brochure, inside a MADE classroom, during a tour of businesses – you’ll likely agree. The opportunities are plentiful. It’s up to all of us to take advantage of them.

todd graysuperintendent

school district of waukesha

what is waukesha made?

putting the pieces together

Hands-on learning, like that taking place in this automotive class, is at the core of

Waukesha MADE.

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manufacturing

Materials & Manufacturing Processes

Metals Fabrication

Industrial Math

Manufacturing & Welding Co-op/Internship**

Woodworking I

Advanced Woodworking and Construction Technology

automotive

Modern Transportation Systems

Automotive Technology I

Automotive Technology II

Automotive Technology III

Youth Apprenticeship Program Automotive/ Co-op Work Experience**

design

Digital Design

Digital Photography

Graphic Arts/Printing I

Graphic Arts/Printing II

Technical Seminar-Graphic Arts

Graphic Arts/Printing Youth Apprenticeship Program/Co-op Work Experience**

engineering

Introduction to Engineering Design

Principles of Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Civil Engineering & Architecture

Digital Electronics

Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Engineering Design & Development

Engineering Co-op/Internship**

** Work-experience classes


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Brandon Schindel, a 2013 Waukesha North graduate, did a co-op at Hydro-

Thermal. He’s now in a full-time welding apprenticeship program at the company.

Alyson Reighn, a senior at South, hopes her co-op experience at Hydro-Thermal will help her

decide what kind of engineering program she’ll study at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Jim Zaiser is the third generation of his family to lead Hydro-Thermal, which was founded in

1964 in Wauwatosa, Wis. The company was Wisconsin’s 2010 Manufacturer of the Year.

Hydro-Thermal, 400 Pilot Court, Waukesha, designs and

produces steam-based systems that precisely control water

temperature for applications in the the food, mining and petroleum industries. The

company provides internships for several high school and college students. “It’s been my mission to help students

get valuable experience in the working world,” said company

President Jim Zaiser.

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more than an industryEven today, when service-oriented jobs make up a large segment of the economy, manufacturing still plays a critical role in the community. In fact, 1 in 5 jobs in Waukesha County are in the manufacturing industry.

The manufacturing world has changed in recent years. The days of dust and darkness are gone. Students who explore manufacturing are increasingly seeing the light, both literally and figuratively. Facilities are cleaner and brighter, and enrollment in manufacturing classes has jumped dramatically in recent years.

The curriculum is now extensive, with new additions always under consideration. Classes include metals fabrication and industrial math – relatively new entries to the district’s curriculum. Those and other classes are developed with the goal of applying math skills to real-world projects. The manufacturing segment is more about projects than homework, a theme throughout the MADE program.

Ties are stronger than ever between the School District of Waukesha, Waukesha County Technical College, local business leaders and their advocate, the Waukesha County Business Alliance. The result is students who are more prepared, businesses that are more successful, and a community poised for growth.

the company weldall mfg., inc.

2001 S. Prairie Ave.Waukesha

year started: 1973 by David L. Bahl

president and owner: David L. Bahl

co-owners: David V. Bahl, Dan Bahl

employees: 187

what we do: Full-service metal fabrication and metal processing manufacturer, specializing in medium to large weldments

the mentorJenni Zielke

human resources manager

providing opportunities for students: is part of our company’s culture. We have had co-op students from several area school districts working with us almost since the company started. In the last 10 years, we have realized that we need more skilled welders, so we have become more deliberate in offering co-ops for students interested in welding.

the Best part of participating in the made program: is that we are helping develop a skilled workforce – for our company and for others. It’s an opportunity to take a peek at the future. We’re excited to see how Tim processes what he learns here. We have hope that he will turn that knowledge into something we have not yet seen in our industry.

the Benefit to weldall is: the opportunity to train young workers and, certainly, to enhance our own work force. Tim impressed everyone that he worked with during his co-op – with his attitude, his attendance and his natural aptitude for welding. When he graduated from high school, we hired him.

the students have taught us: that many high school students have admirable dreams and are willing to work hard to get what they want.

my advice to other companies considering the made program: is to reach out to the schools and connect with administrators and teachers, even if you don’t have open positions at the moment.

the student tim Burrie

graduated: June 2013 from waukesha west

i have worked at weldall: since February 2012, when I was a junior at West. I had three semesters of co-op and also worked here during the summer.

weldall hired me: right after I graduated from West.

i am in a: four-year apprentice program as a welder and metal fabricator. In the fall, I will also start taking classes at Waukesha County Technical College.

my experience at weldall has taught me: how I learn best and that I can work with all different kinds of people. I’ve been able to do things here I didn’t know how to do before I got here. You just have to have a willing attitude.

my waukesha made classes helped me: by exposing me to what is going on in manufacturing today. The Schools2Skills™ tours (organized by the Waukesha County

Business Alliance) are important for students. You get to see what really goes on in a manufacturing plant. It also helped that I had 1½ years of welding classes in high school.

my co-op helped me: practice real-world skills. In my high school welding classes, we worked with small pieces of scrap metal. Here, I got to work on real projects in a thriving manufacturing plant.

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A student at work in a manufacturing class.

Tim Burrie uses a remote control to power an overhead crane moving a 16-ton piece of mining

machinery to a nearby flatbed truck.

Automotive

«on the road to a careerThe automotive segment is about as hands-on as a curriculum can be. There is classroom time, but much of the learning takes place under the hood or in the bay.

Automotive students do their project-based learning on vehicles owned by students, staff, teachers or community members. This ensures that they encounter many ages and models. Having students work on a variety of vehicles needing service and repair forces them into real-world situations in which they have to diagnose and solve problems.

Those who do can immediately find rewarding careers. Like manufacturing, automotive technician jobs are available for those qualified to fill them.

The automotive curriculum is about more than cars. It is essentially a gateway to hundreds of different types of technician careers. For example, heavy equipment businesses are in desperate need of technicians.

The automotive curriculum starts with the basics. Auto I teaches maintenance, Auto II introduces diagnostics, and Auto III focuses on more advanced areas, such as drivability.

The classes help develop critical, creative thinking and problem solving – while also opening students’ eyes to the possibilities of a rewarding career after high school.

the companyfirestone complete auto care

95 N. Moorland RoadBrookfield

managing partner: Patrick Graves

employees: 20; the Brookfield store is one of 24 in the Wisconsin district and one of about 1,600 nationwide.

what we do: We offer many vehicle services, including air conditioning repair, alignments, batteries, brakes, engine repair and tune-ups, oil changes, tires and transmission, and vehicle inspections.

the mentorpatrick graves

managing partner

firestone got involved in the waukesha made program when: I learned that the Waukesha School District had placed some students at our Pewaukee store. We have had students from the Elmbrook School District before and I wanted to get some Waukesha students here, too.

this program is great for my company Because: we’re growing the future. I’ve worked for Firestone for 25 years, 19 of them at this store. I want to leave the store better than it was when I got here. These talented students are our hope for the future.

working with students is satisfying Because: they come here with high hopes. I place them with a veteran general services manager. What he does, they do. I like to see them stick through their training and their co-op or internship. I’d love to see one of them replace me some day.

the students have taught me: that not all students learn at the same pace and in the same way, so we customize our training. Some students want to get right in there; some need to shadow a technician a little longer.

other companies would Benefit from the made program Because: instead of hiring already trained workers, you get to train them yourself. They become the most loyal employees you’ll ever have – and you will build a strong and solid team.

the studentrachel stark

age/school: 18, senior at waukesha south

i have worked at firestone: since October 2013. I generally work 20-25 hours per week.

at firestone, we: do general services work. We change oil, balance tires, fix flats and do what we call courtesy checks, which is a general checkup of the vehicle. We test the battery, measure fluid levels, check tire treads, etc.

in this JoB, i have learned: that I’m capable of doing a lot more than I thought I could. It has been a real confidence booster.

my experience at firestone has Been helpful Because: I get lots of hands-on experience with cars, but I’m also learning about customer service. We don’t like to inconvenience our customers, so when we know someone is waiting for a vehicle, we learn to be focused and complete the service as quickly as possible while maintaining very high standards.

i would recommend firestone: to students interested in working on vehicles. I’m

the only woman here, but everyone treats me with respect. They are all willing to help me learn.

after high school, i: will go to college to study mechanical engineering. I’m also thinking about joining the U.S. Navy some day.


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Students have an opportunity to work on a variety of vehicles.

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a fundamental approachThe district has made a renewed commitment to the area of design, with new teachers – and updated equipment and software, too.

Like all Waukesha MADE segments, design incorporates project-based learning. It includes graphic design, photography, printing and silk-screening.

Lessons are entertaining – but challenging, too. For example, students in the introductory design classes might create a business logo from scratch, and then carry the branding across various mediums. Along they way they’ll learn proper layout techniques for print and digital platforms and how to select, crop and retouch photos.

Students will become familiar with essential software, too. Yet they also learn technology is a useful tool, not a substitute for knowledge and hard work.

The lessons culminate in a comprehensive project for seniors. Student leaders act as project managers, working with clients (usually inside school, but sometimes outside, too) and a design team to create concepts and ultimately finished products, such as T-shirts, posters and signs for district events.

Proceeds from the sale of products are used to purchase new equipment and materials, but the profits are secondary to the students’ real-world lessons about executing a project from start to finish.

designthe career pathwaukesha county technical college

800 Main St.Pewaukee

availaBle degrees: Graphic Design, Printing, Printing and Publishing, Web & Digital Media Design

the high schools: North, South and West all offer dual-enrollment programs through WCTC. A variety of classes also are offered at the schools.

the mentorJeffrey Bollman

graphic arts teacher

i teach: Graphic Arts/Printing, Introduction to Engineering, Materials and Processes, Modern Transportation, Digital Photography

my education/experience includes: a Bachelor of Science degree, University of Missouri-St. Louis; a technical education license, University of Wisconsin-Stout; a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction, Marian University. I worked several years at NAPCO Graphics, taught graphic arts and electronics for 16 years at Menomonee Falls High School and for seven years at Milwaukee Marshall High School.

students seeking careers in graphic design should: Take all the graphics classes offered in high school, whether they’re at North, South or West. They should learn all they can about InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator. Learn how your design is transformed into a print piece. This will enable you to become a better designer. Tour WCTC and learn about its graphic design program, visit local businesses, shadow a designer, get experience in the field through a co-op or internship.

Business leaders can help By: teaching a lesson on design software updates, providing samples so students can see what is current in the industry, demonstrating printing or design processes to students, hiring seniors for co-op jobs or internships, and partnering with teachers so they can stay up to date with the design and print industries.

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the studentJonathan guerrero

school: wctc

i am a: 2012 graduate of North and a second-year student in the graphic design program at Waukesha County Technical College. The associate degree program is two years, but I plan to take three years to earn my degree.

at waukesha north, my made classes included: a photography class that taught me the basics of Photoshop. My high school classes steered me toward a career in some kind of art. I thought about becoming an illustrator, but I decided on graphic design.

at wctc, i have learned: how to become proficient in the major design software programs – InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator.

a key thing i have learned at wctc is: how to manage my time. This program is quite rigorous and we have lots of projects. You have to learn how to juggle all of them so you get them done on time.

i have also taken: Printing and Publishing at WCTC. I learned about different kinds of paper, paper weights and the CMYK color model. That’s important for design students because we have

to submit both print and digital versions of our finished projects. That knowledge will also help me work with future clients on printed projects.

Design students work with software programs and take part in hands-on learning, too.

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Learning the physics behind a catapult is one thing, but applying those theories to build a catapult? That’s challenging – and, in the case of Waukesha MADE engineering students, it’s also typical.

Students learn the necessary math and physics, but they also build what they design. What looks easy on the computer becomes more complicated when it’s time to build – a concept business leaders understand all too well.

Students early on work with 3-D modeling software and CAD design. There are many lessons – and of course projects – during their high school careers that develop proficiency in these and other technologies.

The lessons culminate with an ambitious senior project in which students create an invention and an accompanying booth display they show off to business leaders. Past inventions include:

• Aredesignedschoolchair,byastudentwhodidn’tlike the way his felt for four years.

• A“smart”mailboxthatsetsoffabuzzerwhenthemail arrives, saving a trip down the driveway in the cold or rain.

The inventions are the finale, but project-based learning – where concepts are transferred from the computer to creation – starts freshman year.

the companyhusco international

2239 Pewaukee RoadWaukesha

year started: 1983 by Augustin Ramirez Jr.

president and ceo: Austin Ramirez

employees: 1,400 worldwide; 800-1,000 in Waukesha

what we do: Global leader in the development and manufacture of hydraulic and electrohydraulic controls for off-highway applications

the mentormatt smith

engineering laB manager

husco got involved in the waukesha made program Because: when I was in high school in Iowa, I had a job at a boat manufacturer. It was a highly technical job and that hands-on experience helped me in college and in every job I’ve had since. I wanted our company to provide that kind of opportunity for students here.

real-world experience is great for students: because they learn how to “do.” It doesn’t matter how much you know if you can’t do something with it. We can teach them useful and constructive skills.

husco supports the made program Because: our company has a strong commitment to education. We want to be involved in teaching and in helping students succeed.

the students have taught me: that everyone has different approaches. I work hard to tailor the ways I teach them. Some students are capable of managing several tasks at once; others need to focus on one at a time. Most of them have turned out to be more capable than I originally gave them credit for. That’s encouraging for our industry.

advice to other companies considering the made program: Just do it. There’s no reason these students can’t start using what they’ve learned in school. The earlier they get hands-on training, the better equipped they’ll be down the road.

the studentsteve Zastrow

age/school: 16, Junior at waukesha south, memBer of the engineering preparatory academy

i have worked at husco: since June 2013. I worked full time during the summer and 3:30-6 p.m. Monday-Friday during school.

i was interested in working here Because: I went on a Schools2Skills™ tour of area manufacturers as a sophomore and I was impressed by the work they do here.

at husco, i: do lots of different jobs. One of my regular jobs is to test the viscosity and measure the particulate counts of several types of oil. These tests help ensure that our valves are performing the way they were designed to. I also make wiring harnesses and I’m working on a project to sort out and inventory a wide variety of taps and dies.

at husco, i learned: I have a strong work ethic and an aptitude for mechanics. I’m good at figuring out how things are put together. I’m also on the robotics team at South, so that skill comes in handy.

my experience at husco has Been helpful Because: it’s one thing to be in courses in school, but this is the real world. I’ve

been in a lot of situations here where I have had to learn new things. The engineers and lab technicians here have been great at teaching me.

after high school, i: plan to earn my degree in mechanical engineering.

engineering

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Students in an engineering class made simple water filtration systems from common items.

top 10 technical skills

1. Application of mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry

2. Blueprint/schematic reading

3. Computer literacy

4. Read and use a ruler, calipers and measuring devices

5. CAD/CAM/BMI/design software

6. Creativity – understanding methods to be creative and innovative

7. Commitment to safety

8. Mechanically inclined/understand mechanics

9. Basic manufacturing equipment and processes knowledge

10. Basic quality concepts/Six Sigma

top 10 employaBility skills

1. Showing up for work on time, every day, ready to work

2. Communication skills – written, verbal, listening

3. Problem solving – root cause analysis

4. Self-motivated

5. Personal accountability

6. Positive attitude

7. Life-long learner

8. Willingness to do/try new things

9. Need for continuous improvement

10. Team player/ability to work in teams/collaborate

«to learn more aBout made segments …

The School District of Waukesha has information about opportunities in Manufacturing, Automotive, Design and Engineering. That includes information on curriculum, co-ops, internships and apprenticeships.

262.970.1083

to learn more aBout manufacturing …

Through the efforts and support of the Waukesha County Business Alliance, the Manufacturing Alliance is at the forefront of manufacturing career efforts in the county.

Waukesha County Business Alliance waukesha.org/pages/Home

262.542.4249 [email protected]

Manufacturing Alliance waukesha.org/pages/ManufacturingAlliance/

Dream It. Do It.® Wisconsin Dreamitdoitwi.com

This is a regional spinoff of a national effort designed to emphasize manufacturing as an industry providing high-paying, high-quality careers.

schools2skills™ tours

The Waukesha County Business Alliance each year offers Schools2Skills™ tours to give students and parents a first-hand look at various county manufacturing businesses.

The tours typically conclude at Waukesha County Technical College, where participants can discuss future educational opportunities.

The tours make a difference. Survey results show that those who take the tours often change their perceptions about the state of manufacturing today.

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what employers want

The Waukesha County Manufacturing Alliance polled businesses about what skills matter most. Most manufacturers believe the employability skills are more important than technical skills.

how you can help

parents

• Haveanopenmind.

• GoonaSchools2Skills™ tour with your child.

• Understandtheoptions,includingoneinwhichyourchildcontinueshisorher education while pursuing a career.

Business leaders

• Hireco-opandyouthapprenticestudents.

• Providereal-worldexperiences(casestudies)forstudents.

• JointheMADEadvisorycommittee.

• Openyourbusinesstotours.

• ProvidespeakersforMADEevents.

• Donatematerials.

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a hands-on welding lesson at Weldall.


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how can your Business Benefit? you can:

• Findstudentsreadytofillco-op,internshipandapprenticeshipslots.

• Filljobopeningswithtrainedgraduates.

• Helpshapeandaddrelevancetothedistrict’scurriculum.

• Givebacktothecommunity.

how do students Benefit? they can:

• Takeclassesinacareerpaththatintereststhem.

• Findteachers/mentorswhowillnurturetheirpassions.

• Learnthroughprojects,notjusttextbooks.

• EarncreditsandreceivevaluabletrainingatWaukeshaCountyTechnicalCollege (at no cost) while still in high school.

• Createaportfoliowithhands-onprojects.

• Findaco-opjoborapprenticeshipthatallowsthemtoearnmoney,gainvaluable experience, develop references, make professional connections, and confirm they’re on the right career track.

• Beginacareerinwhichtheirskillsareindemand.Thatdemandcanleadtohigher wagers, more opportunities for career advancement – and perhaps even lead employers to pay for future schooling.

how does the community Benefit? citiZens see:

• Alowerunemploymentrate.

• Retentionofmanufacturingbusinesses.

• Opportunitiesforyouth.

• Localbusinessesfuelinggrowthofserviceandotherindustries.«

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