College & Career Academy

Success starts here.

Marietta High School's College & Career Academy is a robust educational program that aims to prepare all Marietta students in their journeys toward what's next.

Our mission for all MHS graduates is:

Employment in a high-demand career;
Enrollment in post-secondary education; or
Enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces or other forms of civil service

These outcomes help connect all of our students with higher wages at younger ages, which is core to the mission of the Marietta College & Career Academy.

Reach out to Rob Garcia at rgarcia@marietta-city.org to learn more.

Meet Melvin Govea

Meet Marcos Rios

Meet Kaleb Crider

We celebrate employment in high-demand, high-wage jobs that lead to family-supporting careers. Our 20 career pathways are designed to equip students with the skills needed for these professions. One success story is Melvin Govea, who utilized our College and Career Culinary Arts Pathway to transform his passion for cooking into a promising career. Beginning by preparing meals for his classmates, Melvin became a full-time cook in the heart of Marietta right after high school. He is now considering attending culinary school to further advance his career.

We believe that post-secondary education, whether it's enrollment in a technical skills training program, an associate's degree at a technical college, or a four-year college or university, is an excellent route toward a promising career. Our pathways are designed to equip students with the skills they need to succeed globally. One success story is Marcos Rios, who graduated from MHS's College and Career Engineering Program and went on to obtain his degree in industrial engineering from Northwestern University. He is now set to make a global impact with his education.

We believe that enlistment in the U.S. Armed Forces or civil service organizations like AmeriCorps provides service-based routes toward strong careers. Our pathways are designed to equip students with the skills and dedication needed to succeed in these fields. One success story is Kaleb Crider, a Marietta High School graduate whose hard work has earned him a prestigious J-100 scholarship and a place at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Kaleb’s journey is a powerful example of how perseverance, coupled with support from the Marietta College and Career Academy, can turn dreams into reality.

Community Partnerships

Want to partner with us? Fill out our online Partnership Interest Form and let us know how you can help build tomorrow's workforce today.

Contact Information:

Rob Garcia III, CEO of Marietta College and Career Academy, rgarcia@marietta-city.org or (770) 428-2631, ext. 5194

Nakeesha Wilson, CTAE Director, Nakeeshawilson@marietta-city.org or (770) 428-2361, ext. 5370.

What Does Partnership Look Like?

Serve on a program advisory committee
Guest speak to classes
Provide professional development workshops
Volunteer for mock interview panels

Hire work-based learning students or interns
Provide demonstrations, case studies, or industry-relevant projects
Provide other industry-specific training opportunities

Provide donations or financial gifts to career pathway programs or to the academy
Donate equipment or supplies to career pathway programs
Sponsor College & Career Academy programs and events

MHS Career Pathways

Air Force JROTC
Architecture Drawing and Design
Audio/Visual Technology and Film
Biotechnology
Certified Nursing Assistant
Computer Science
Construction
Criminal Investigations & Public Safety Communications
Culinary Arts
Early Childhood Care & Education
Emergency Medical Responder
Engineering Technology
Graphic Communication & Design
Heavy Equipment Operator
Nutrition & Food Science
Sports Medicine

MHS Affiliate Programs

Career Technical Instruction (CTI)

The Career and Technical Instruction (CTI) support service is designed to support students with disabilities enrolled in Career Pathways classes.

The goal of the secondary (grades 9-12) level services is to provide these students with job-entry skills at the completion of the Career Pathways experience. The role of the career and technical instruction coordinator is to provide resource assistance to students with disabilities served under the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) in the Career Pathways program and to coordinate the services needed for the learner to acquire his/her goal of job placement.

Students who receive support services are students who receive special education services under the requirements of IDEA. These students are eligible for services under one or more of the following disability categories:

Mildly or moderately intellectually disabled
Specific learning disabled
Emotionally and behaviorally disordered
Speech/language impaired
Visually impaired
Other health impaired
Orthopedically impaired
Deaf and hard of hearing
Autism

Contact Ms. Talley at atalley@marietta-city.k12.ga.us for more information on CTI support services.

Dual Enrollment (DE)

What is Dual Enrollment (DE)?

Dual Enrollment is a program for students to enroll in an eligible post-secondary institution while in high school. Students receive high school credit and college credit. Students may take any course (academic, Career Pathway or elective courses) or may enroll in a program (Associate Degree, Diploma or Technical Certificate of Credit). Currently, all tuition, student fees and books are provided at no cost to the student; however, some classes using supplies may require a supply fee.

Eligibility:

Student must be approved and classified by the high school
There are no residency or citizenship requirements
Student must meet admissions requirements at the post-secondary institution
Student must not have already received a high school diploma

Eligible High School Courses:

English
Mathematics
Science
Social Studies
Foreign Language
Career Pathway Courses
Electives

Georgia Senate Bill 2

Students who are at least 16 years of age, have successfully completed the state-required 9th and 10th grade level high school courses and state-required tests associated with any such courses, and meet admission requirements of the post-secondary institution can enroll in a two-year program leading directly to a career.

Students may receive their high school diploma upon notifying Marietta High of the successful completion of the following:

successful completion of the two-year course of study in which the student receives either an associate degree or technical college diploma;
or at least two technical college certificate of credit programs in one specific career pathway and all post-secondary academic education and technical education and training prerequisites for any state, national or industry occupational certifications or licenses required to work in the field as determined by the Technical College System of Georgia

See your High School Guidance Counselor for more information.

Work-Based Learning (WBL)

Work-Based Learning (WBL) represents the pinnacle of the Career Pathway experience. To qualify for a WBL placement, a student must be in grades 11 or 12 and at least 16 years-old. Students must also have a defined Career Pathway in order to participate in the WBL component of their career pathway. This is especially important for successful completion of a student’s pathway in that the student’s job placement is directly related to the curriculum of the Career Pathways classes completed or currently enrolled.

Opportunities for work-based learning include Youth Apprenticeship (YAP), Cooperative Education, Internship and Clinical Experiences. Coordinator recommendation is required for all WBL placements.

Students and parents can email a counselor for more information about WBL Opportunities.

Employers can request information by email about participating in the WBL program.