Career Academy Info Sessions, November 9 and December 13, 2022
September 19th, 2022
Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Wednesday, November 9 or Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions and a visit to a third academy beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Participants will learn how Career and Technical Education (CTE) career academies provide high school students with opportunities to earn college credit, scholarships, and industry certifications, participate in worksite and mentorship experiences, and become creative problem solvers by participating in hands-on project-based learning.
Complete information on all career academies is available online. Students/parents are encouraged to review the Career Academies Overview.
Schedule-Agenda
- 6:30-6:45 pm Session I
- 6:50-7:05 pm Session II
- 7:10-730 pm Open to visit any academy
Participating academies include:
- Aerospace Engineering: Project Lead the Way
- Agricultural Science
- Animation and Interactive Media
- Apprenticeship Maryland (for current 11th graders)
- Architectural Design
- Automotive Technology
- Biotechnology
- Civil Engineering: Project Lead the Way
- Construction
- Cybersecurity Networking
- Finance
- Graphic Design
- Health Professions
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Parking is available at Applications and Research Laboratory and Homewood School lots.