Atlanta Public Schools Career Academy
Career Academy Planning Model 2012-2013 Market Analysis & Strategic Planning Research Labor Trends (Oct Dec) 2014 Engagement & Fundraising Visit Existing Career Academies (Nov Dec) Engage Internal Divisions (Aug Dec) Value Development (Jan Apr) Board Presentation (Apr) C&I Strategy Alignment (Apr Dec) Community Engagement (Aug Dec) C&I Strategy Alignment (Jan Dec) Partner/Community Engagement Jul Dec) Governance & School Leadership (Jul Dec) Fundraising & Budgeting (Ongoing) 2015 Program Design Operational & Instructional Design (Jan Dec) Fundraising & Budgeting (Ongoing) 2016 Application (Mar Jun) Construction Mar Dec) Fundraising & Budgeting (Ongoing) Development 2017 Launch Construction (Jan Jul) Day One Process (Feb Aug) Personnel (Jul) School Dedication (Jul) Partner/Community Engagement (Jan Jul) 02
Sample Career Pathway Options Bioscience & Healthcare IT Business Logistics & Services Growth Industries & Occupations: Healthcare IT Dentistry Medical Device Development Infectious Disease Research Healthcare Insurance/Billing Biotechnology Veterinary Medicine Nursing Forensic Science Robotics Growth Industries & Occupations: Information Systems Supply Chain Management Financial Services & Insurance Business Process Optimization Architecture & Engineering Entrepreneurship Aviation/Avionics Global Commerce Accounting/Audit Marketing Potential Partners: Potential Partners: Clean Energy & Technology Media & Entertainment Growth Industries & Occupations: Clean Technology Sustainable Development Energy Conservation Solar, Water & Wind Power Fuel Efficiency Renewable Energy Utilities Smart Grid Technologies Green Entrepreneurship Clean Environmental Policy Growth Industries & Occupations: Entertainment Law Graphic Design Sound Engineering Music Production Broadcast Communications Film Production Photography Digital Media Journalism Sports Management Potential Partners: Potential Partners: 03
APS Recommended Career Academy Pathways Architecture & Construction Early College Program Personal Care Services Audio, Video and Film Technology Graphic Communications and Design Information Technology Education Entertainment 04
Career Academy Benefits to APS Students Increased Graduation Rates & Academic Achievement Access to Industry Certification, College Credit & Associate Degree Flexible Work-based Learning Opportunities Dedicated Business, Higher Ed & Community Partnerships Developing Life-long Learners and Leaders 05
Mission & Vision APS Career Academies aim to provide all high school students access to career and technology-focused learning opportunities in partnership with the community, government agencies, colleges, universities and technical schools. Integrate an engaging and rigorous curriculum Build business and higher education partnerships Prepare students for college and career readiness Allow students to maintain enrollment in their zoned high schools Increase opportunities for exposure to college-level coursework Offer students expanded opportunities to earn industry-recognized certifications and college credit 06
Career Academy Partnership Strategy Focus Groups Dual Enrollment College Planning Mentoring Industry Expertise Internships Job Shadowing Sponsorship Investment Technical Training Colleges & Universities Successful Lifelong Learners & Leaders APS High Schools 1 3 2 Professional Trades 4 APS Alumni APS Career Academies Talent Pool of Prepared & Knowledgeable Students Business & Industry Highly Productive, Globally Competitive Contributors to Society Local Government 07
Career Academy Framework High Schools Core Courses (English, Math Science, AP, IB, etc.) School Specific CTAE Small Learning Communities and Small Schools with broad career pathways limited to zone school Off-site Dual Enrollment Students attend college courses offsite for high school and college credit School Specific Work Based Study Cooperative learning, internship or employability skills development limited to zone school theme Student Support Services Registration, Counseling, Atlanta Virtual Academy, Special Needs, etc. District-wide Career Pathways & integrated work based study Targeted for growth careers Flexibility in adding and removing curriculum based upon market demands Teachers with industry expertise On-site Dual Enrollment College courses offered onsite by partners for high school and college credit District-wide Early College Program Modified high school program allowing students to complete up to 60 hours of college courses Partner Offered Workforce Services Seminars, mentoring, job shadowing, professional development, etc 08
The Career Academy helped me pick a major in college and opened the door for journalism and broadcasting for me. --- Newnan Central Education Center Student The difference is the level of preparedness for the real world. -- Rockdale County Career Academy Student 09