The Career Academy encompasses dual enrollment and articulation—it is program focused, following a specific curricular pattern with an expected credential outcome—badge or certificate.  

Students enrolled in a Northeast State Career Academy option have the opportunity to begin earning college credit their junior year of high school in a chosen program of study. Students will continue in the program throughout their junior and senior years to earn a college certificate by the time they graduate high school! A Northeast State certificate gives students a workforce credential, as well as a jump start on their college education. Most certificate programs are completely embedded within an Associate of Applied Science degree program at Northeast State, so students who successfully earn a certificate may lack only one year in completing a degree!

Most Career Academy students take classes along with a group of other students from their high school. The classes are offered either at the high school, a Northeast State campus, or online. Each high school or LEA will determine which program(s) to offer.

To participate, students must be enrolled at a high school that offers a Career Academy option. Students must receive approval from their high school CTE principal to enroll, as well as complete all Northeast State dual enrollment admission requirements.

Interested students should contact their CTE principal or the Northeast State Career and Technical Education office at 423.354.5166 or CareerAcademy@NortheastState.edu for more information.