Jump Start Academies

Get a jump on your college and career path while you're in high school.

You can take all kinds of college classes from anatomy to welding and everything in between. Whether you're aiming for a bachelor's degree at a four-year university or a two-year program right here at SCC, we've got what you need.

What is a Jump Start Academy?

SCC Jump Start Academy programs are specific college-level course plans for high school students interested in pursuing an education in specific fields of study or career paths. Students take classes that count toward a degree and allow them to explore careers.

Academies feature partnerships with employers and community organizations and provide access to resources and experiential learning opportunities. They consist of three or more courses in a career-focused series, where students learn alongside peers with similar career interests.

Some classes are offered at SCC, some online, and others are right at your high school. Many students earn a semester to a full year of college credit for free. You save money, get a head start on your education, and get to jump into your career sooner

Talk to your high school counselor for more information..

Why enroll in a Jump Start Academy?

Get a head start. Earn college credit that you can count toward a degree while you're still in high school

Save money. Most schools cover all tuition costs for classes you complete before graduation

Explore your options. Get an up-close view of a particular career field before you commit to years of study

Learn real skills. Earn a certificate of completion or college credential

Save time. Cuts your time to complete after high school by up to half. That means you'll be ready to start your career sooner

Ready for my bachelor's degree

Jump Start classes were great. I expanded my knowledge and got the real feel of college.

Everlee Harvey

Central Lee High School

Choose the academy below that best matches your college and career goals.

Career Academies are a series of classes focused on a particular area of study that students take to earn college credit and a college credential such as a certificate, diploma, or degree. Students must successfully complete a specific sequence of classes in order to earn the credential. Students attend these classes at SCC.

Jump Start Academies are a collection of classes focused on a particular area of study that students take to earn college credit. They are designed to help you on your path to earn a college credential after high school. These academies offer the flexibility for you to take as many or as few as you like. Classes are not necessarily required and do not typically result in a specialized college credential. These classes can be offered at a student鈥檚 high school or at SCC.