Mosinee is no different. One of its many strengths is a robust dual enrollment program, in partnership with North Central Technical College. “It’s not uncommon for kids between the dual enrollment here at the Technical College, plus AP, plus other opportunities, to walk out with 30 credits of college done by the time they graduate,” says Doverspike. “A lot of our kids go into college, either as a second semester freshman or in some cases as a sophomore, because of the credits they’ve earned while in high school.” Mosinee students can also gain credentials and real world work experience through opportunities with local businesses and industries. “Our community really embraces this concept. They’ve done a tremendous job of opening their doors and allowing us to put kids in these places to gain experience. They do this because they realize it’s an opportunity to give back, not only to the school system and the community, but they’re also getting an opportunity to start to groom their next crop of workers,” he outlines. Some students are even taking part in the district’s upcoming expansion to the high school, a $20 million referendum project.Through youth apprenticeships, senior students will work with contractors and subcontractors, gaining valuable skills and being part of something bigger for their community. “They’re going to get to actually build the addition that their younger brothers and sisters and friends are going to use. They will be able to come back here and look at what they did to help this grow and develop, just because of the opportunities that they’ve been afforded and are taking advantage of,” says Doverspike. FACILITIES THAT SERVE THE WHOLE COMMUNITY Mosinee School District is home to the Creske Center, a multi-purpose facility that physically connects the middle and high schools and provides an auditorium, shared library, gym, and indoor pool. The center is used not just by students but by community members of all ages. The auditorium seats over 700 and hosts everything 378 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09
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