Career Academy

What is Career Academy?

Career Academy is a form of Concurrent Enrollment as it provides students with the opportunity to take college classes while still in high school and to receive dual credit. However, it differs from the Concurrent Enrollment program in various ways.

Career Academy students take outlined college courses in the participating Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs (free of charge for the student), which allows them to earn certificates in those programs.

There is a minimum of a 1 year commitment (2 semesters) (some programs are longer) with classes being offered at the Aims campuses and/or online (depending on the program/class). Students must provide their own transportation to and from their courses. The cost of tuition, fees, and course materials is paid for by the school district, therefore the program is often described as a scholarship program.

Upon graduation from high school, students can continue with their college career ahead of others and/or begin working at entry-level jobs in many of those fields.

CTE Programs:

• Agriculture
• Animation
• Audio & Radio Production
• Automotive Collision Repair
• Automotive Service Technology
• Aviation
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Fire Academy
• Graphic Design
• Health & Exercise
• Med Prep
• Oil & Gas Technology
• Welding

Get a Jumpstart on College and Your Career

• Graduate high school with certificates in hand and be more employable
• Get a feel for college courses before you graduate high school
• Learn in a college environment and get a feel for a real college campus
• Graduate college at a younger age due to earning college credit while in high school 

All Paid for by Weld RE-5J!!!

No cost to the student, including course materials (books, tools, welding hoods, scrubs, etc)