Georgia's career academies are retooling high school education for 21st century

Laura Raines:

When Newton College and Career Academy (NCCA) opened last August, Akilah George and Kyle Wright were among the first 240 students to enroll. An innovative education model, the career academy aligns high school education with community economic development goals to better prepare students for the 21st-century workforce.

The concept has been replicated in 26 Georgia communities, thanks to the Georgia Career Academies Project (GCAP), which provides a vital link among high schools, technical colleges or universities and local businesses.

"The key to Georgia's future economic growth rests squarely on our ability to deliver a highly educated, skilled and motivated workforce," said Ron Jackson, commissioner of the Technical College System of Georgia. Each year, GCAP supports that effort by offering grants to launch new academies.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at January 22, 2012 1:02 AM
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