Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2024

Career Academy Info Sessions, Nov. 12 and Dec. 11, 2024

 

Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, Nov. 12 or Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City, MD. The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:45 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 and parents are encouraged to review the Career Academies Overview.

Schedule-Agenda

  • 6:15-6:40 pm Walkabout to explore academies and find the first session
  • 6:45-7:05 pm Session I
  • 7:10-7:30 pm 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 the Applications and Research Lab (ARL) is limited. Please plan to arrive by 6:15 to ensure time to park in the ARL, Homewood School, or Board of Education lots next to it.

Date

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 - 6:15pm