MCC Career Academy Info

High school students (16-plus years of age) have the opportunity to attend a sequence of career classes with a cohort of their peers at a Metropolitan Community College campus. Career Academy programs culminate in a career certificate or specialist diploma.

THROUGH THE CAREER ACADEMY, STUDENTS WILL LEARN AND APPLY:

  • Practical skills and information for specific career areas

  • Safety procedures

  • Gain job-seeking skills

  • Interpersonal skills for the workplace

STUDENTS MUST:

  • Be a high school junior or senior

  • Be 16 years old or older

  • Be selected to participate by application

  • Have transportation to and from classes and internship/apprenticeship site

2023-2024_Academy_Program_Packet.pdf

The packet to the left has all of the details about the different programs offered through the academy. Each program is listed along with the courses per term, cost and tool / supplies required for each program. Be sure to also check which MCC campus the program is offered on for driving purposes.

2023-2024_Academy_year1_App.pdf

This is the application that the student must complete. Mrs. Hernandez will can assist with proofreading essays, the counselor form, and the HS transcript. The student will want to choose a teacher in a related academic area to complete the personal recommendation form.

START EARLY! These are usually due in Early March but can and should be turned in earlier than that because some academies fill up quickly! The application materials for the new year usually come out in late December so watch for an update right after Christmas break.

2023-2024_Academy_year2_App.pdf

This is the application for students who are currently in the academy program to apply for year two.