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AIMS Career Academy

Aims Career Academy
Career Academy is a form of Concurrent Enrollment that allows high school juniors and seniors to take college classes and receive dual credit. However, it differs from the Concurrent Enrollment program in these ways: 
 
  • Students must attend high school through a school district or a charter.
  • Eligibility requirements apply, and seats are limited and competitive.
  • A predetermined curriculum leads to earning one or more academic certificates and/or an industry certification.
  • Classes are offered at an Aims campus (and online, depending on the program and class).
  • Programs are one-year (two semesters) in length. Students entering Career Academy as a high school junior may be able to participate in a second year, depending on the program and on the student’s continued academic success.
  • Students provide their own transportation to and from class.
  • The cost of tuition, *fees, and course materials is paid for by your school district, making Career Academy much like a scholarship. [* Aviation flight fees are not a covered cost.]
    a. At Eaton High School, Career Academy credits count as the 6 approved credits outside of Eaton HS concurrent offerings that the district pays tuition–so if a student is enrolling in more Concurrent courses at AIMS or AIMS Online then tuition for these credits will be the responsibility of students/parents/guardians
Benefits of Career Academy
Get a head start of your college education or career path!
 
  • Learn an employable skill
  • Get a feel for college courses before graduating from high school
  • Learn a college environment with other students your age
  • Build Affinity with and relationships at a real college campus
  • Graduate from college at a young age due to earning college credit during high school
 
Your school district pays for your participation!
  • First-Year participants incur no costs (as long as courses are passed with a C or better-Eaton Policy)
  • All Course tuition, fees, books, supplies (e.g. safety boots, welding hoods, scrubs, certification
    exam costs, etc.) are paid for (as long as courses are passed with a C or better-Eaton Policy)
  • Second-year aviation flight students pay their own flight fees
 
Program Considerations: Students
The student should know:
  • Earned grades become part of a student’s permanent academic record (college transcript)
  • Course attendance is crucial
  • Skills build on content learned
  • Contact time is required for state certifications
  • Students should report impending absences to their course instructor.
  • Students are responsible for ensuring reliable transportation to class

As Aims students, they should:
  • Know their Aims ID number
  • Get an Aims ID card and parking permit
  • Use Okta, their Aims Gmail, and their myAims accounts
 
More Info to Know:
  • Seats are limited
  • Slots are often competitive
  • Eligibility requirements apply (e.g., attendance, GPA)
  • Career Academy works best for students with sincere interest and motivation
  • Students will need to attend a mandatory orientation–Program-specific orientation dates
    are on program flyers
 
Schedule & Time Commitment Considerations:
  • Career Academy works best for students whose lives are not overbooked
  • Athletics, extracurricular activity schedules, and part-time employment obligations
    should be considered before committing to a program
  • All programs start in the fall semester
  • Some programs are one year only and some are two
 
CTE Programs Offered for 2026-2027 Academic Year
Get an early start on your post-secondary studies or intended career through Career Academy.
Earn an academic certificate and/or an industry certification that can lead to entry-level
employment.
 
Participating Career & Technical Education (CTE) programs include these:
 
  • Audio/Radio Production
  • Automotive Collision Repair
  • Automotive Service Technology
  • Aviation Programs (drone, flight, and limited air traffic control)
  • Aviation Maintenance Technician
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Health & Exercise
  • Med Prep
  • Welding
 
Specific Program Requirements
All programs require:
  • Minimum 90% high school attendance rate this school year
  • Attendance % = percent of classes attended
  • Minimum Cumulative Weighted High School GPA of 2.0
 
Exceptions are:
  • EMT & Aircraft Maintenance Tech requires 2.5
  • Aviation requires 3.0
 
*See each individual program flyer for more specific requirements and more in depth information and details*
 
Ready to Apply?
  • Pick up the program specific packet (Program Flyer and Application)
  • Each program has an application attached to the Program Flyer (back page)
  • Applications for 2026-2027 School Year are DUE: Friday, March 6th at 3:20pm
  • See your Counselor or Mrs. Loyd for more information or any questions you may have
 
 

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