For Students Ages 16-21. Provides a safe and positive learning environment that promotes academic achievement through the availability of co-curricular and extra-curricular opportunities to enhance character development.
The Dual Achievement Program (established by SB204) offers qualified students a recognized and alternate path to high school graduation. Students choose to simultaneously earn a high school diploma and two (2) technical certificates of credit, a technical diploma, or a college associate degree in a specific career pathway in order to meet high school graduation requirements.
If student has an IEP, the IEP will remain in place but not in effect/served. The student will withdraw from their local high school and attend the DAP program. If the student returns to local high school, their IEP will then be reinstated. IEP accommodations and modifications will not be provided in the DAP program. For further information, please contact CGTC to ask specific questions related to accommodations.
What credentials will be earned at the CGTC Academy - Dual Achievement Program (DAP)?
A recognized High School Diploma from the Dual Achievement Program
Two (2) technical certificates or a diploma or an associate’s degree
What is the age requirement?
Students must be between the ages of 16 to 21 years of age.
What are the prerequisites for enrollment?
If previously enrolled in a high school, students must have officially withdrawn from their previous secondary program and provide the withdrawal form to the CGTC Academy.
Students must have successfully completed at least six of the following required high school courses prior to admission to DAP:
2 English/Language Arts
2 Math
2 Sciences
2 Social Studies
1 Health/PE
Will acceptable high school credits transfer?
Yes; There are nine high school credits in the program of which any combination of six must be achieved prior to admission into DAP. However, up to nine of the DAP approved high school credits can be transferred into the program.
What are the graduation requirements for DAP?
Students must enroll in and successfully complete required high school courses that were not completed prior to admission to the program.
Students must successfully complete any of the following college level credentials:
2 Technical Certificates of Credit in a specific career pathway
Any CGTC diploma program
Any CGTC associate’s degree
In accordance with the Central Georgia Technical College mission, the purpose of the CGTC Academy is to provide an opportunity for individuals to earn a high school and college credential in an effort to prepare them for in-demand careers within our eleven-county service area and throughout the state of Georgia.
Individuals will be provided with opportunities for the actualization of personal and professional success.
Academic programs will focus on preparing individuals for sustainable employment in in-demand fields.
Individuals will gain skills to become self-sufficient and contributing members of society.
The Academy will provide a safe and positive learning environment that promotes academic achievement through non-traditional and blended learning methods while enhancing character development.
Individuals will participate in activities and experiences to develop essential employability skills, positive learning perceptions, and self-assessment of learning progress.
Career Plus High School Equivalency (HSE) offers the flexibility to earn a high school equivalency without the stress of a high-stakes test. Georgians age 21 and older without a high school diploma can acquire a basic education and high-demand workforce skills at the same time. Complete coursework to become certified in your chosen career path. Embrace the journey. Enjoy the rewards.
For more information, contact:
Dr. Tiffany Spivey
Project Manager
Email: tspivey@centralgatech.edu
Phone: (478) 218-3369