Get a Jumpstart on YOUR Future Career Today!
We work collaboratively with Dane County School Districts and statewide work-based learning programs to offer educational opportunities related to career exploration. We are providing a pathway for high schooler's to find tomorrow's career TODAY, through hands-on learning opportunities!
DCSC programming includes:
Additionally, DCSC partners with post-secondary schools, businesses, and community groups to bring innovative programs to the academic and career success of Dane County students. This School to Career work is vital to helping more students find their career path before leaving High School
Dane County School Consortium Districts
Dane County’s sixteen member school districts provide great learning opportunities for students and families from Belleville to Wisconsin Heights.
Meet our Team
Sherry was born and raised in Green Bay, WI and is a loyal Green Bay Packer fan. She thought as a five year-old that maybe one day she would be a Green Bay Packer Cheerleader! That certainly happens on Sundays at home, but definitely not in a crowded stadium! Sherry’s title here at DCSC is Project Assistant to the Youth Apprenticeship Program.
Sherry Zimmerman
DCSC - Project
Assistant
Dave is a certified global career development facilitator and educator. Before working for DCSC, he taught job skills and language arts. He lives in Madison with his wife and enjoys swimming, painting, and running tabletop games.
Dave Ruthenberg
WIOA - ISY- STEPS
Career Planner
Josh holds a B.S. in Business and Marketing Education from UW-Stout and his M.S. in Educational Leadership from Cardinal Stritch University. He spent 14 years as a classroom teacher, and the last seven years as the director of the Dane County School Consortium.
Josh Fassl
Dane County School Consortium Director
My approach to career planning is rooted in empathy, open communication, and collaboration. I strive to create a supportive and empowering environment where participants feel comfortable discussing their ambitions, challenges, and concerns. By fostering strong relationships and trust.
Freida Brown
DCSC - In-School Youth Career Planner
Hi! My name is Valery Vayserberg, and I am the Dane County School Consortium's current Marketing Apprentice for the 2023-2024 School Year! I am currently a senior at McFarland High School and compete in our DECA chapter! I plan on attending college to major in Economics and History.
Valery Vayserberg
DCSC - Marketing Apprentice
Hi my name is Cord Smith and I am the IT apprentice at DCSC. I plan on going to college for computer science next year.
Cord Smith
DCSC - IT
Apprentice