Career Academies

GeorgiaCAN (Career Academy Network) helps businesses partner with local high schools and technical colleges so students who attend a career academy can obtain a technical certificate upon graduation which guarantees employment with a local company.
These students receive the specialized and specific training they need to pursue a career path that fits their individual skill set, complete a post secondary education while still in high school, and - most importantly - prepare them to compete and excel in the modern workforce.
Georgia can provide a great education for children and GeorgiaCAN was developed to support that effort. In Georgia, career academies are designed to partner local school systems, local businesses and industries, and schools within the state’s technical college system or university system. These Partnerships enable the development of high school and college-level programs that prepare students for quality, in-demand jobs, and success in higher education. Students find that the career academies’ challenging, hands-on programs provide greater relevancy and value. This leads to higher graduation rates, immediate employment opportunities, and greater access to college. The specified training for students is attractive to area businesses, and communities prosper from a highly-trained and skilled local workforce. GeorgiaCAN seeks to provide the leadership at the state level to ensure success at the local level.

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Associated Document(s):

	CareerAcademiesInGeorgia.pdf
	Download a List of Georgia's Career Academies