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Duplin Career Academies
Purpose:Duplin County Schools, in partnership with James Sprunt Community College (JSCC), offers students the opportunity to apply to and participate in career academies that are designed to give them an immersive career development experience in their career cluster area of interest. Career academies are organized as small learning communities combining academic and career technical education courses into career-themed curricula. Students enrolling in the academies complete high school graduation requirements while having the opportunity to take community college courses during their junior and senior years of high school. Proper course selections, as well as sustained academic progress, enable students the opportunity to take prescribed community college courses while in high school. Career academy members will have unique, enrichment opportunities that will enhance their career development experience which will allow them to be successful in the workforce or college preparatory programs in their career interest areas.Duplin Academies:
- Agribusiness Academy
- Health Sciences Academy
- Industrial, Trade, and Technology Academy
- STEAMA Middle Grades Academy
Mission:The mission of Duplin Career Academies is to provide students with seamless educational opportunities in various career fields and to challenge students with advanced curricula and experiences that will enhance their career goals.Academy Features:- Career-Specific Job Shadowing
- Mentoring
- Career Development and Work-based Learning Activities
- Workshops and Curricula Enhancement Experiences
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Leadership Activities and Opportunities
- Awards and Recognition
- Workplace Connections
- Internships
- Field Trips
Last Modified on January 5, 2024