Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 11 and Dec. 10, 2025

October 6th, 2025

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:40 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-recognized credentials, 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

• 6:15-6:30 p.m. Walk about to explore academies and find first session
• 6:40-7:00 p.m. Session I
• 7:05-7:25 p.m. Session II

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 at Applications and Research Lab (ARL) is limited. Please plan to arrive at the ARL by 6:15 to ensure time to park at either at the ARL, Homewood or Department of Education lots next to the ARL.