Career Pathways Academy
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The Career Pathways Academy at Los Angeles City College is focused on establishing career pathways and the promotion of credit courses, and degree applicable CTE Skill Certificates to high school students for completion in tandem with their high school diploma, and with subsequent transition to Certificate and Associate Degree program enrollment after high school graduation.
The Career Pathways Academy strives to provide quality training and experience to concurrently enrolled high school students through the successful completion of short term courses and the acquisition of certificates, skill certificates and/or Associates of Arts/Science degrees.
MISSION
“The gateway to career ladder pathways for
high school students pursuing education and training in high demand occupations
in high growth industry sectors”
Tech Prep is a State-funded grant though the Carl D. Perkins Career Technical Education Improvement Act (Perkins IV), and is a significant improvement in the education reform movement in the United States. Tech Prep education is an articulated, planned sequence of study beginning in high school, and extending through at least two years of postsecondary education or an apprenticeship program. However, programs can continue up to the Baccalaureate degree.
Tech Prep is an important school-to-work transition strategy, as it emphasizes contextual learning and career pathways, and helps students make the connection between school and employment.
CTE certificates available to high-school and college students