Career academies "personalize" the experience for our students by giving them a cohort group of students they can stay with for several years, helping each other get through high school. This personalization helps keep the students engaged in school and keeps them from dropping out.

The Career Academy Career Development Coordinator’s (CA-CDC) role is to support Career and Technical Education (CTE) Academies and to provide and coordinate career development services for students participating in the Academy. The CA-CDC works collaboratively with administrators, student services personnel, and teachers to ensure the delivery of career development services. CA-CDCs facilitate linkages with parents, business/industry, postsecondary institutions, and community organizations to support students’ transition to postsecondary education and employment. The CA-CDC is responsible for overall management and administration, including program and staff development, recruitment procedures, internships, reporting, local expansion, marketing, and student development and achievement.