Current 8-11 grade students and their parents/guardians are invited to attend in-person information sessions on HCPSS career academies on Tuesday, Nov. 11 and Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the Applications and Research Laboratory, 10920 Clarksville Pike, Ellicott City.
Schedule-Agenda
- 6:15-6:30 p.m. Walk about to explore academies and find first session
- 6:40-7:00 p.m. Session I
- 7:05-7:25 p.m. Session II
The evening will include two 15-minute information sessions beginning at 6:40 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/parents are encouraged to review the Career Academies Overview.
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 Applications and Research Lab (ARL) is limited. Please plan to arrive at the ARL by 6:15 to ensure time to park at either at the ARL, Homewood or Department of Education lots next to the ARL.