Career Accelerator @ FTCC

  • Registration for Summer Learning 2023! is now open.
    May 5th is the last day to accept the invitation for Summer Learning 2023!

     

    Student Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
                               Lunch will be provided. Transportation will not be provided.

    Who: All rising 7th & 8th-grade students are invited to attend. 

    When: Three 1-week cohorts from June 12-29   
                    Cohort 1: June 12-15, with a 4-day instructional week (Monday-Thursday)
                    Cohort 2: June 19-22
                    Cohort 3: June 26-29 

      • One cohort per week
      • 30 different students per cohort


    Where: Fayetteville Technical Community College (Transportation is not provided. Families must provide transportation to and from FTCC during the week the student is scheduled)

    Instructional Focus: Middle-grade students will:

    • Receive exposure to career pathways
    • Complete a personality and learning style assessment
    • Create academic and career plans that align with their interests  
    • Discover their top career interest
    • Tour local industries
    • Engage in hands-on tours at FTCC to link education and industry.

     

    Your child’s CCS Summer Learning 2023! assignment details will be emailed to their email address May 22-25, 2023. Additionally, your child’s school can provide you with all pertinent location information after May 22.     

    Complete the electronic form linked here or scan this QR Code to accept or decline this invitation.

     

     


    Which summer learning program should I enroll my child in?

    Depending on their grade level, students may choose to participate in either the Bridge Academy, Career Accelerator @ FTCC, or District C Teamship. See below for more details.

    Bridge Academy/Career Accelerator

    Career Accelerator @ FTCC or District C Teamship

    If your child is a….

    • rising 6th-grade student 
    • rising 9th-grade student
    • rising 12th-grade student

    If your child is a…

    • rising 7th through 8th-grade student (CA@FTCC)
    • rising 10th through 12th-grade student (District C Teamship)

    If your child is interested in…

    • participating in out-of-classroom learning including on-site learning through hands-on experiences through STEM and Coding buses, motivational speakers, field trips, and more
    • eliminating skills gaps & accelerating learning
    • preparing for transitioning to middle or high school
    • career exploration

    If your child is interested in…

    • an internship-like experience
    • increasing their social and professional network
    • gaining skills that will make them competitive in any career field
    • solving real-world problems


    Lunch will be provided to all attendees at no cost. Transportation is the responsibility of the student's parents/guardians.   


    Your child’s CCS Summer Learning 2023! assignment details will be emailed to their email address from May 22-25, 2023. Additionally, your child’s school can provide you with all pertinent location and bus schedule information after May 22. 

    Questions? 
    For more information, contact your child’s school or the CCS Summer Learning team at ccssummerlearning@ccs.k12.nc.us or 910-226-7508.

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