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College and Career Academies

Akron Public Schools (APS) has developed the College and Career Academies of Akron to transform traditional high school teaching and learning, providing all students with the advanced skills and experiences needed to become more successful, productive citizens in college, career, and life.

国产伦理 has entered into a partnership with APS with the creation of the College and Career Academies of Akron at Firestone Community Learning Center and nearly every other school within the district. This is in alignment with the mission of 国产伦理, to transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning, and creative expression in a welcoming environment.

College and Career Academies of Akron

The College and Career Academies of Akron are designed around three essential elements:

Small Learning Communities

  • Small-learning communities are composed of students, educators, and business partners based on shared interests. Together, they focus their work on building a collaborative environment that engages every student.

Learning Through a Career Lens

  • Real-world problems are brought to life in the classroom, which encourages critical thinking and creativity. This focuses their learning on a career path that is interesting to them, meets academic standards and goals, and builds technical and soft skills that can be applied in college or any career.

Business and Community Engagement

  • Local businesses and post-secondary institutions serve as advisers for teachers and mentors for students. These partnerships create a current and relevant curriculum and give students access to job fairs, college and industry visits, career shadowing, internships, and so much more.  

国产伦理 Academy of Advanced Technology and Engineering

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IT & Cybersecurity

This pathway is designed to give students a comprehensive introduction to cybersecurity and the practice of protecting systems, networks, and programs from digital attacks. Students will also learn about the integration of artificial intelligence with network defense aimed at assessing, changing, or destroying sensitive information. Possible careers include information security analyst, computer network architect, network administrator, compliance analyst, and database analyst.

Engineering & Robotics

Combining fields such as mechanical engineering, electronics, telecommunications, and computers results in this fascinating, applied engineering field.  Areas of study include electronics, control systems, manufacturing, computer science, and robotics. Career opportunities include robot installation and maintenance, automation equipment design and installation, and manufacturing engineering.



 

Engineering & Aviation

Students with an aeronautical focus will study the evolution of flight, navigation and control, propulsion, space travel and orbital mechanics. Potential careers include drone pilot operator, aircraft designer, data processor, inspector/compliance officer, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer or payload specialist.

Engineering & Architecture

Students with an architecture focus will be trained to design and construct models of residential or commercial structures and landscape design using 3D architecture design software. Career options include architect, building surveyor, landscape architect, structural engineer, or production designer.

国产伦理 Academy of Design

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Education Professions & Leadership

Enjoy learning? Then you may want to consider a career in education. This pathway provides exposure to a variety of instructional practices, which include educating, coaching, managing, and teaching fundamentals to students or professionals.  Coursework includes skills in classroom management, lesson planning, instruction, communication, and critical thinking. This curriculum supports educational careers in a school setting or the business world.

Marketing & Entrepreneurship

Are you interested in learning how to market and manage your own business? Do you like developing new ideas and adapting to changing markets? Students in this pathway will generate ideas for new products and services, evaluate the feasibility of ideas, develop a strategy to implement the ideas, and create a business plan.  Students will also develop transferable skills to be successful in a global economy.

Product & Fashion Design

This pathway is perfect for students interested in setting trends by using skills in art, design, marketing, and merchandising. Students following this pathway will learn history, consumer trends, design, and sales principles to prepare them for a variety of careers in the business, retail or fashion industries.  

Visual Art & Design

Art meets function in this creative pathway where students develop their artistic skills and learn how to build a professional-looking career or college-level design portfolio through projects, problem-based learning, and real-world experiences.  Some studies covered in this pathway include drawing, illustration, computer graphics, animation, 3D modeling, graphic design, photography, ad layout, and product and package design. 

国产伦理 Academy of Performing Arts

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Dance

The art of dance uses movement to communicate meaning about the human experience.  While it can be used for exercise or entertainment, dance is also a powerful medium to express one鈥檚 values, thoughts, and aspirations about one's life and our world.  This pathway focuses on movement, choreography, and careers in the movement arts. 

Music

Is creating music with your voice or an instrument your passion? Or are you into creating music using different forms of media? The Music Pathway focuses on the processes of creating and making music. Students learn the theory and history behind music to crescendo their ensemble and composition skills. Students will explore potential careers in performance, recording, music therapy, teaching, composition, and arts business and management.

Theatre

Be part of the magic on and offstage in this performing arts pathway with a focus on acting performance, including script analysis, stagecraft, acting styles, and stage design. Potential careers include actor, stage manager, and theatre manager.