ACCA Monthly News + Updates

Monthly News + Updates |October 2019

Atlanta College & Career Academy

The Atlanta College & Career Academy (ACCA) will provide more access to career pathways and prepare APS students for high-demand technical careers aligned with the economic and workforce needs of Atlanta and across Georgia. Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, ACCA will offer 14 career pathways and serve up to 1000 students.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Aviation Maintenance

Carpentry

Criminal Investigation

Culinary Arts

Cybersecurity

Dental Science

Early Childhood Care and Education

Emergency Medical Responder

General Automotive Technology

Graphic Design

Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism

HVAC and Refrigeration

Patient Care

Programming

"The Atlanta College & Career Academy aligns with our mission that every student will graduate ready for college and career, and enhances our efforts to expose our high school students to a college preparatory, career and technical curriculum."

Meria J. Carstarphen, Ed.D. Superintendent, Atlanta Public Schools

What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?

YouScience is an online career and personal planning discovery tool that enables teens and adults to identify their potential aptitudes and careers. Students create personalized YouScience profiles by engaging in a series of online exercises to help them identify their natural abilities, refine their specific areas of interest, and explore career opportunities that are aligned with their interests and aptitudes. All APS high school students have free access within MyBackPack.

Questions about YouScience? See your school counselor.

APS is grateful for the Atlanta Committee for Progress’ support of the Atlanta College and Career Academy.

Atlanta College + Career Academy (ACCA) | 404-225-4079 | tawilson@atlanta.k12.ga.us