Summer Career Accelerator Programs
Explore Careers this Summer with JCPS
FREE for JCPS students in grades 6-12, the 2024 Summer Career Accelerator Program includes opportunities to explore careers and prepare for the world of work.
- Lunch and transportation will be provided for JCPS students.
- Space is limited. JCPS students will be given first priority into summer programs.
- No CTE summer programs will take place on June 19, 2024.
- APRIL 15 – Priority Registration Deadline
- MAY 12 – Final Registration Deadline
Questions about the Summer Career Accelerator Program should be emailed to Kathryn Farrior, Workforce Development Specialist ([email protected]).
Summer 2024 Offerings
LEARN MORE ABOUT CAREER INVESTIGATIONS & REGISTER HERE
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE WAITLIST
Career Investigations Labs
The ultimate career exploration opportunity to engage in authentic problem-based learning across a variety of career clusters.
Eligibility: Rising grades 6-8
Locations: Archer Lodge Middle & Innovation Academy
Dates: June 17, 18, 20 -or- June 24-27
Must commit to one week
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
THIS CAMP IS AT FULL CAPACITY AND IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS.
LEGO Robotics Camp
A hands-on, playful learning experience using LEGO Education’s SPIKE Prime curriculum to engage students in STEAM learning.
Eligibility: Rising grades 6-8
Location: North Johnston High
Dates: June 17, 18, 20, 24-27
Must commit to the full 7 days
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Startup High
An entrepreneurial-focused program in partnership with Campbell University allowing students to network with local entrepreneurs, develop a pitch, and explore rejection therapy. Requires some short-distance walking to downtown businesses.
Eligibility: Rising grades 7-9
Locations: Dowtown Benson, Clayton, or Smithfield
Dates: June 17, 18, 20 -or- June 24-27
Must commit to one week
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Public Safety Camp
Explore the careers of Firefighter and Emergency Management Technician through hands-on experiences in this 7-day camp.
Eligibility: Rising grades 7-8 from Clayton Middle and Riverwood Middle only
Location: Clayton High School
Dates: June 17, 18, 20, 24-27
Must commit to the full 7 days
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
Math to Careers: PEAK PBL Camp
Connect the relevance of math to STEM careers through the project-based learning and the engineering design process.
Eligibility: Rising 9th graders scheduled to take Math I
Location: Smithfield-Selma High School
Dates: June 17, 18, 20, 24-27
Must commit to the full 7 days
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
LEARN MORE ABOUT DISTRICT C & REGISTER HERE
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THE WAITLIST
District C - Leaders at Work Teamship
Certified District C CTE Coaching Fellows facilitate a teamship where students work together to solve real problems for local businesses. A final pitch event allows students to present their proposal to the business.*
Eligibility: Rising grades 10-12
Locations: Clayton, Cleveland, North Johnston, & Smithfield-Selma High Schools
Dates: June 17, 18, 20, 24-27
Must commit to the full 7 days
Time: 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM
* Student stipend available. Restrictions Apply.
JCC Summer Camp Scholarships
A limited number of JCC Summer Camp Scholarships are available for JCPS students only for the following camp.
- Lab Coats & Genes
Jun 17, 18, 20, 24-27
7:45am-1pm
Rising grades 11-12 only
JCC Workforce Dev Ctr, Clayton
$325 Scholarship