Career academies are small, personalized learning communities within a high school, that integrate rigorous core academic subjects with career and technical courses with an industry-specific theme, and include partnerships with employers, community leaders, and postsecondary education.

Choice Career Academies

Contribution to Rigor

• Major area of interest selected in part of the student's personalized education and career plan
• High expectations for all students
• Access to college-prep curriculum
• Curriculum meets or exceeds state standards, college entrance requirements, and industry standards
• Students are engaged in planning and making decisions for their future

Contribution to Relevance

• Students are motivated by applied, contextual, project-baxed teaching and learning
• Students select career academy based on life goals and career interests/li>
• Students gain invaluable career experience
• Students develop skills important to success in careers, life, society
• Students are provided pathways to postsecondary education

Contribution to Relationships

• Smaller settings allow for students, teachers, and community partners to know each other well
• Students grouped together for several periods per day for several years with teachers and advisors
• Community partners serve as role models, mentors, and advisors