FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 20, 2007
Media Contact: Michael Corby, 904.632.3310

Build a robot, a dog house, even a career! Summer Career Academies offer career exploration in seven fields for Duval ninth graders during month of June
Applications for admission and scholarships are due May 1

Duval County Public Schools (DCPS) and Florida Community College (FCCJ) have partnered to help prepare Jacksonville high-school students for life after high school by offering “Summer Career Academies,” a month-long exploration of career and education opportunities.

Summer Career Academies will meet weekdays June 4-June 29 to explore seven career fields at FCCJ campuses and centers from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Students who will be in ninth grade in the 2007-2008 school year can apply to learn about careers in Automotive (FCCJ Advanced Technology Center), Aviation (FCCJ Aviation Center of Excellence at Cecil Center South), Business (Kent Campus), Construction (Downtown Campus; also available at FCCJ Nassau Center in Yulee), Health (North Campus), Multimedia (South Campus) and Robotics (Deerwood Center). Scholarships are available for applicants accepted to the program, which is valued at more than $700.

Students will be part of fun, hands-on activities and academics, gaining professional skills in a college setting. Emphasis is on mathematics and reading skills. Parents and students are encouraged to complete admission applications as soon as possible and submit as directed via fax or postal mail.