Macomb Community College summer career academies offer teens hands-on, realistic view of careers

Newest academy focuses on hybrid-electric vehicles
Release Date:
May 10, 2012

Macomb Community College is offering nine weeklong career academies this summer to help high school students explore specific career paths. 

Each career academy features interactive, hands-on experiences designed to provide real insight into what a career is really like.  Participants must be at least 14 years old (16 for the law enforcement and fire service career academies), and applications must be submitted no later than one week before the academy start date (law enforcement deadline is May 27).

This summer’s line up of career academies is: 

 Law Enforcement, June 18-21, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., East Campus, $165
 
 Culinary/Pastry, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Center Campus, $165
 
 Fire Service, June 18-21 9 a.m.-4p.m., East Campus, $165

 IT Gaming, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Campus, $165

 Media and Communications Arts, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Campus, $165
 
 Robotics, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Campus, $165
 
 Veterinary Technician, June 18-21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Center Campus, $165
 
 Hybrid Electric Vehicles, June 25-28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., South Campus, $25
 
 Biotechnology, July 9-12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Center Campus, $135

Descriptions of each academy are available at www.macomb.edu, under the Future Students and Educational Offerings tab.  Contact Ed Stanton at stantone@macomb.edu or 586.445.7640 for more information and to register.

About Macomb Community College
Macomb Community College (www.macomb.edu)  is one of the nation’s leading community colleges, providing learning experiences to more than 50,000 students annually.  Macomb nationally ranks in the top two percent in the number of associate degrees awarded and as the largest grantor of associate degrees in Michigan.  The college’s comprehensive educational programming includes pre-collegiate experiences, university transfer and career preparation programs, bachelor degree completion and graduate degree programs, workforce training, professional education and certification, and continuing education and enrichment opportunities.

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