The Hillsborough County Public School district is a leader in offering Career Academies to high school students, with dozens already in place and more continuously being developed. Career Academies are career-focused courses offered within all 25 high schools and include considerable hands-on work by the students. These academies improve students’ academic performance and encourage and provide a seamless transition to postsecondary education.
The Career Academies offered in Hillsborough County include:
- Agriscience Biotechnology
- Commercial Art
- Computer Systems Technology
- Culinary Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- EMT/Firefighting
- Finance
- Health Administration
- Horticulture Sciences
- Information Technology
- Multimedia Design
- Natural Resources
- Nursing Assisting
- Veterinary Assisting
- Web Design
Some of the benefits of the career academies include:
- Additional value to students' diplomas
- Industry certifications
- Free college credit through articulation agreements
- Scholarship opportunities
- Internships
- Cohort schedule
- Increased college and career readiness skills