MOMENTUM

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Minnetonka High School offers a variety of pathways to students with a passion for real-world, hands-on learning that could lead to a lucrative career in the skilled trades.

As part of the MOMENTUM design and skilled trades program, students can look forward to rich learning opportunities, such as:

guest speakers & panel presentations
connections to local businesses
information about trade certifications
on-ramps to trade and technical schools
Senior Capstone experience for students who
complete an advanced-level course

Download the 2024-25
Registration Overview Slideshow

Why Choose MOMENTUM?

Core Curriculum

Your strong Minnetonka High School core curriculum (English, math, social studies, science) will help you hone the skills you’ll need for success on the job and as you consider supervisory-level opportunities. Stay engaged! Personalize your learning and incorporate your passion for this work wherever you can.

Be Valued

The skilled trades can provide significant economic value:

begin with paid work experience
gain skills and confidence
pursue certifications
take advantage of training that may be fully paid by employers
feel valued by employers and customers

Stand Out

In MHS MOMENTUM courses, you’ll be able to apply what you’re learning and develop the skills you need to stand out to employers. Hands-on, project-based work will allow you to demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Enrollment and engagement in an advanced MOMENTUM course are key to gaining a teacher recommendation that may be needed to participate in the offsite Senior Capstone experience.

How does MOMENTUM help you prepare for the future?

Business Connections

MHS staff and the Trades Advisory Board, made up of leaders in the trades industry, are working to strengthen connections between MHS students and local companies looking to train students, fill apprenticeships, and hire dedicated MHS students and recent graduates.

Certifications

Skilled trade certifications give students portable skills that lead to fulfilling, well-paying jobs. Certifications can also lead to greater responsibility within an organization and prepare individuals to succeed should they choose to pursue a two-or four-year academic pathway later.

Technical Schools

Minnesota is home to many technical schools with vibrant programs that lead to technical certificates or associates degrees. Look for announcements on college/career visits and guest panel discussions that include representatives from these schools.

MOMENTUM Fees

Fees are part of some of our MOMENTUM courses in order to purchase course materials. The materials are used directly by students to complete projects assigned for the course. Two weeks after the semester begins, fees will be assigned to the students’ Skyward Fee Management account. Fees can be paid online via Skyward Family Access Fee Management. To request assistance for course fees, please contact your student’s counselor.