• Atlanta College and Career Academy (ACCA) 
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    Atlanta Public Schools and Atlanta Technical College  partnered to create the Atlanta College and Career Academy to prepare high school students for high demand, highly skilled technical careers.  As a 21st century technical center, the Atlanta College and Career Academy provides new opportunities for APS students to complete dual enrollment courses offered by Atlanta Technical College and gain exposure to career pathways not available in their high schools. Students can earn technical certificates of study and an industry certification. 

    Some of the popular career pathways that will be offered include:

    • Automotive Chassis Technology
    • Computer Information Systems (CISCO Networking)
    • Early Childhood Care and Education
    • Biotechnology
    • Cosmetology
    • Design and Media Production Technology
    • Patient Care Assisting
    • General Education Courses (English, mathematics, social studies, science etc...)

    Additional program/pathway listings can be found at: www.atlantatech.edu/academics/programs/ 

     

    The Atlanta College and Career Academy Advisory Board includes representatives from Atlanta Public Schools, Atlanta Technical College, Achieve Atlanta, Metro Atlanta Chamber, Delta Airlines, Holder Construction Companyand IBM have been named to serve on the ACCA board. Lt. Governor Casey Cagle praised the new APS/Atlanta Technical College partnership.

     

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    APS ACCA Staff Contact Information 
    Administrative Office: 1560 Metropolitan Parkway, SW, Bldg. B, B177, Atlanta, GA 30310
    Office Phone: (404) 225-4079
        
    Staff:
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    Phone:
    Email:
    Dr. Shaundra Fears
    Program Administrator
    (404) 225-4078
    sfears@atlanta.k12.ga.us 
    Dr. Kenya Gilliard
    College & Career Readiness Coor.
    (404) 225-4486
    Angela Fortson, LPC, NCC
    Academic Counselor
    Kathia Anastal
    Administrative Assistant
    (404) 225-4079
     
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    The Atlanta Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, ethnic or national origin, age, disability, medical status, military status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or any legally protected status in any of its employment practices, educational programs, services or activities. For additional information about nondiscrimination provisions, please contact the Office of Internal Resolution: 130 Trinity Avenue, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30303.