Explore Careers While Earning College Credit
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Career Academies are short-term college courses designed for high school students but open to all students during the summer. They allow students to explore various career fields while earning college credit through hands-on activities and field trips. Please note that because these courses are "short-term", you must attend every day.
Below is how to enroll in the career academies and a list of our current career academies.
Apply, Submit, & Register
- Apply to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø for Summer (Starting NOW!)
- Create a CCCOpen account and then continue on to the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø application
- Receive ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø student ID# (7-digits w/o letters) via email from InSite
- Receive InSite and Canvas username and password via email from InSite
- Special Admissions Recommendation Form (Starting in March)
- Only for students not graduating this spring or earlier
- Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
- Must be signed by student, parent, and high school counselor
- in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø course through your InSite Portal (Starting in May)
- Make sure you know the course number and section number you are enrolling in
For updates on Career Academies, please complete the Academy Interest Form below.
Career Academies
Animation Career Academy
In one week you will learn how to animate and record audio to create your own animation short film.
Business Career Academy
Learn about what it takes to start a small business by learning about marketing, accounting, creating a business plan and so much more!
Computer Programming Career Academy
Get hands-on experience with programming languages, problem-solving techniques, and computational thinking.
Cyber Security/Defense Career Academy
Topics including hacking prevention, system hardening, access control, and system protection.
Environmental Engineering Career Academy
Learn about topics such as climate change, wetland ecology, and water quality in the Delta region.
FastTRAX Engineering Technology Career Academy
Get exploratory hands-on experience in a variety of Engineering and Technical Careers.
Health Career Academy
Students have the rare opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities and learn essential healthcare skills. Offered at PHC & SRC.
Public Safety Career Academy
This course is primarily for high school students and recent high school graduates interested in or currently in positions such as police explorers, police cadets, police aids, and community service officers in local police departments.
Robotics Career Academy
This academy introduces the science and technology in robotic systems.
Trades Career Academy
A week-long activity that blends hands-on exploration, problem-solving, industry field visits, and expert industry viewpoints.