North Springs High launches Accelerated Career Diploma program

Key Points Rising ninth and tenth graders can apply for the Accelerated Career Diploma initiative The students can earn a diploma college credits and professional certifications Rising ninth and tenth graders at North Springs High School gained a new opportunity to advance their careers and learning with the Accelerated Career Diploma scheme Students who participate in the effort can earn a high school diploma free college credits and two professional certifications in high-demand fields such as healthcare cybersecurity HVAC and welding according to a news release Through a partnership with Gwinnett Technical College students can select from three Accelerated Career Diploma ACD pathways It enables them to graduate in three or four years with a chance to then enter the workforce or go to college the release revealed Related Story North Springs and Riverwood boast high graduation rates This undertaking gives students an accelerated path to success reported North Springs Assistant Principal Kevin Rogers the project s coordinator according to the release They ll graduate with confidence real-world skills and credentials that set them apart They will be able to plan to go straight to the workforce in high demand high wage roles or pursue a college degree The ACD scheme gives students a well-rounded high school experience According to the release they gain opportunities to pursue a STEAM Magnet certification choose from Advanced Placement AP classes and participate in more than extracurricular engagements and clubs The plan offers transportation for ACD students from their home schools to North Springs and from North Springs to Gwinnett Technical College The release explained that students from all Fulton County School attendance zones are eligible to apply An ACD information night will be held on Tuesday Nov from to p m for interested students parents and families The event will take place in the school s Media Center Roswell Road NE Sandy Springs Learn more about the ACD campaign and how to apply online The post North Springs High launches Accelerated Career Diploma activity appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta