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Destinations Career Academy of Wisconsin



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Business & Marketing Exploration

Free

with Abigail Timmerman

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This course is designed as an exploration of the business career pathways. Students will get an introduction to business careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and marketing, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of marketing, financial management, and human resource management, in addition to other common business-related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these business functions play.

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Careers and Issues in Criminal Justice

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Is a career in criminal justice right for you?  This course explores issues facing the criminal justice system and criminal justice professionals while introducing students to a variety of criminal justice career options and skills. 

 

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CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Prep

Free

with Dyan Hannam

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

This course is free to register.  Have current billing information available during checkout.

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This course prepares students to take a technical college or other training program for nursing assistants.  Nursing assistants work in acute care, long-term care, and home health. Students learn more than 150 procedures, including key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety, and record keeping. Students also learn about infection control, safety, culture, working with difficult patients, OSHA, communication, age-appropriate care, and legal considerations. 

Construction Exploration

Free

with Danielle Krueger

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This course provides students with an introduction of the basic equipment used in the construction industry. Students learn about basic equipment operations and job responsibilities. Students will also explore the related Skilled Trades in the construction field.  This course prepares students for entry level requirements and to use concepts pertaining to safety, maintenance, mathematics and communication that Skilled Trades employees may experience.

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Digital Photography

Free

with Abigail Timmerman

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

This course is free to register.  Please have current billing information ready upon checkout.

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This course focuses on the basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students are introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. They use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs.

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Economics

Free

with William Brazier

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Students are introduced to the basics of economic principles, and they will learn the importance of understanding different economic systems. Students will explore different economic systems, including the American free enterprise system, and they will analyze and interpret data to understand the laws of supply and demand. Students will also be presented with economic applications in today’s world. From economics in the world of business, money, banking, and finance, students will see how economics is applied both domestically and globally. Students will also study how the government is involved in establishing economic stability in the American free enterprise system as well as how the U.S. economy has a global impact. 

Forestry & Natural Resources

Free
Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Forestry & Natural Resources

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s):  

Course Description:  Forests and other natural resources play an important role in our world, from providing lumber and paper products to providing habitat for birds and other animals. In this course, you’ll learn about forest ecology, management, and conservation. Students will investigate  topics such as forestry and wildlife management, watershed management and the variety of uses for softwoods and hardwoods. In addition, students will learn about ethics and ecology as well as safety and issues in the forestry industry that professionals will face.

 

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Green Design & Technology

Free

with Danielle Krueger

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:   This course examines the impact of human activities on sustainability while exploring the basic principles and technologies that support sustainable design.  Students learn about the potential for emerging energy technologies such as water, wind, and solar power.  They find out how today’s businesses are adapting to the increased demand for sustainable products and services.





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