Check out some of the excitement from our recent graduation ceremonies!
Almost 1,000 guests came out to our graduation events to celebrate our 114 graduates across our 7 Education Centers! Check out some of our videos and browse through our yearbook to hear how our graduates’ lives were transformed by work-based learning.
Thank you to our business, school, and community partners, families/parents, and all who have supported our graduates through their journeys! Special thanks to members of the GPS Ed board, advisors, and staff who are so proud of our graduates’ accomplishments.
GPS Ed Class of 2023 Year in Review
North/Menasha Packaging Education Center Student Voices
South/Central Education Centers Student Voices
Check out our Class of 2023 Graduation Booklet!
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Student Signings
Check out who’s receiving job offers!
Almost 60% of GPS Ed students accept employment offers from partnering businesses before they graduate. Within 4 months post-graduation, 96% of our graduates are working, attending post-secondary education, or both full-time. So DON’T WAIT! Secure today’s workforce NOW!

Seth Godin
Sentry Equipment
"I would not have learned advanced welding skills if I didn’t enroll in the GPS Ed program."

Jeremiah Belen
Lakeside Manufacturing
Welder 1
Welder 1
"The world will not care if you think you “deserve” a good job or not. You have to show them that you are worth it."

Drew Carsen
TCI
Standard Products Production
Standard Products Production
"I am proud of getting my butt up in the morning and going to work. I was able to overcome bad habits and become a very successful employee to TCI."

Bradley Bergles
KSM
Welding Assistant
Welding Assistant
"Something I learned during my time with GPS Ed is that there are teachers who really care about each student and want us to succeed."

Jorden Levy
TCI
Standard Products Production
Standard Products Production
"GPS Ed was an investment in myself because it gave me many opportunities to better my life, and it has prepared me for the real world."

Noah Pribbanow
Dielectric Manufacturing
"My biggest tip to new students at GPS Ed is ask your teachers for any help you need. They will actually provide you with help in this program. I would like to thank you for a great two years of my life."

Bartlett Everson II
ITU AbsorbTech Inc.
Production Technician Heavy Operator
Production Technician Heavy Operator
"My mentors at ITU have been very welcoming and made me feel like part of the team."

Luke Klabunde
Allied Plastics
Maintenance Apprentice
Maintenance Apprentice
"GPS Ed was different because it’s on you. If you don’t get it done, you don’t get work time, if you don’t finish the work, you don’t get a raise. It’s like real life."

Ryder Albee-Winski
ThermTech Inc.
Aluminum Operator
Aluminum Operator
"Because of GPS Ed, I now know what to expect from a job and what that job will expect from me."

Nicholas Strankowski
Avidity Science
"My experience at GPS Ed was definitely a benefit for me and my future. I believe that it matured me more and helped me learn real-world skills."

Braden Haggett
Krones
Metal Fabricator 1
Metal Fabricator 1
"When I first started GPS Ed I didn't want to do any job in manufacturing, but GPS Ed showed me what it entails and now I have a job in manufacturing that I love."

Cade Mangone
Weldall Manufacturing
"I am most proud of passing all of my welding tests within the first 2 months of starting my apprenticeship."

Abraham Moncrieffe
ACE Precision
"GPS Ed is showing me that there is more to education than studying, stressing, and failing. I can confidently say that once I leave this program and go on to graduate, I can have a better sense and be more ready for the real world outside of these walls."

Ashton Mannion
CC&N
"My senior year at GPS Ed has changed my life because it gave me something to look forward to."

Amauri Sladana-Rivera
Lakeside Manufacturing
Setup 1
Setup 1
"The way you dress for an interview will show the employer the person you are, no matter what position you are interviewing for."

Angel Marti
Lakeside Manufacturing
Setup 1
Setup 1
"Over the past year as a student in the GPS Ed program, I have learned how to become a responsible young adult. I have learned how important it is to be early to everything like both school or work."

Alex Wroczynski
Lakeside Manufacturing
Assembler 1
Assembler 1
"The most important lesson I’ve learned is attendance! You can be the best worker when you're there but if you don’t show up and call in a lot, that wont matter."

Payton Homar
Wenthe Davidson
Naks Helper
Naks Helper
"Because of the GPS Ed program, I learned how to write a proper resume, did multiple professional interviews, and have a job lined up after graduation."

Wyatt Lowe
AQ Matic
Assembler
Assembler
"One of the most valuable social skills I’ve learned from work and in the classroom is communication. I’ve learned how to talk professionally to people and have gained more confidence in myself."

Ryan Redel
GS Global Resources
"What I will miss most about the GPS Ed program is having constant support with anything I need."
The Class of 2023 student speeches shares stories of gratitude for mentors, instructors, and others who have helped them along their journey. Click the logos below to see all of our Class of 2023 students and read some of their stories by Ed Centers.
Regional Partner Appreciation Breakfasts | Class of 2023
Regional Partner Appreciation Breakfasts
Early this May we had our South and Central Regional Appreciation Breakfast events where we honored our partners’ dedication to transforming our students’ lives through work-based learning. Check out the photos below from these great events.
South Partner Appreciation Breakfast | May 3, 2023
The South Regional Partner Appreciation breakfast for partners that serve Education Centers in Eagle, Franklin, and West Milwaukee.
Central Partner Appreciation Breakfast | May 10, 2023
The Central Regional Partner Appreciation breakfast for partners that serve Education Centers in Menomonee Falls, Hartford, and Northwest Milwaukee.