Career & College Promise Guidebook

College Transfer Pathways and Career and Technical Education Pathways

2024-2025

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FOR QUALIFYING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Career and College Promise is North Carolina's program for dual enrollment. High school students who meet the criteria can select from various pathways to fast-track their attainment of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees. These pathways support both college transfer and the acquisition of entry-level job skills. Plus, there’s no cost for tuition! This guide details two of the pathways offered at Johnston Community College.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Tuition-Free for Qualifying Students

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Table of Contents

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Pathways for Qualifying Students

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College Transfer Pathways

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Career & Technical Education Pathways

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Workforce Continuing Education Pathway

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Junior and Senior Eligibility

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Freshman and Sophomore Eligibility

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Application Questions

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Non-Johnston County Public School Participants & Cooperative Innovative High School Programs

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Additional Information

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Contact Us

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PATHWAYS

FOR QUALIFING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

College Transfer College Transfer Pathways are designed for high school students who wish to begin earning college credits towards a baccalaureate (eventual transfer to a four-year college or university). Each pathway comprises a structured set of general education courses leading to the completion of a college transfer degree. These pathways allow for the completion of over 30 semester credit hours of college transfer courses.

Career and Technical Education Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways are designed for students who wish to begin working toward the completion of a credential. Each CTE pathway leads to a certificate or diploma that is aligned with a JCPS Career Cluster. CTE courses may be used to provide partial or total fulfillment of a four unit career cluster in high school.

Workforce Continuing Education Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Pathways are designed for juniors and seniors who wish to begin working toward the completion of a credential. Each WCE pathway leads to a State or industryrecognized credential that is aligned with a high school Career Cluster.

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COLLEGE TRANSFER

PATHWAYS Associate in Science Pathway

The College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Science is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Science degree and a baccalaureate in a STEM or technical major.

Associate in Arts Pathway The CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Arts is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Arts degree and a baccalaureate in a nonSTEM major.

Associate in Engineering Pathway The CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Engineering is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Engineering degree and a baccalaureate in a STEM or technical major.

Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation Pathway The CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Science: Teacher Prep. is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Science: Teacher Preparation degree and pursue a teacher licensure in K-12 in STEM-related fields.

Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation Pathway The CCP College Transfer Pathway leading to the Associate in Arts: Teacher Prep. is designed for high school juniors and seniors who wish to begin study toward the Associate in Arts: Teacher Preparation degree and pursue a teacher licensure in K-12 or special education.

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

PATHWAYS

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Pathways are for students who want to start earning a credential. Each pathway leads to a certificate or diploma that matches a JCPS Career Cluster. CTE courses count towards completing a four-unit career cluster in high school.

Accounting and Finance Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology Applied Engineering Bioprocess Technology Business Administration Computer-Integrated Machining Technology Cosmetology Criminal Justice Technology Culinary Arts (Age Requirement) Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology Digital Media Technology Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Science (Age Requirement) Fire Protection Technology Health and Fitness Science Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Technology Medical Assisting Medical Office Administration Nurse Aide (Age Requirement) Paralegal Technology Truck Driver Training (Age Requirement) Welding Technology

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WORKFORCE CONTINUING EDUCATION

PATHWAY

Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Pathways are designed for juniors and seniors who wish to begin working toward the completion of a credential. Each WCE pathway leads to a State or industry-recognized credential that is aligned with a high school Career Cluster.

BioWork Pre-Apprenticeship Continuing Education Certificate (136-hour course) BioWork prepares students for a career in biotechnology and can lead to an entry-level position as a process technician. Successful completion of the course will earn the student: A BioWork Certificate Allows for entry-level employment in a biotechnology career Equals a year of work experience with local Johnston County biopharmaceutical companies Transfers as two courses for related biotechnology degree programs at JCC (BPM 110 Bioprocess Practices & PTC 110 Industrial Environment) One high school credit for CTE Pre-Apprenticeship MANU (BioWork) Opportunities to apply for related apprenticeships during senior year (must be 18 upon graduation) The BioWork Pre-Apprenticeship Pathway is only available to Johnston Co. Public Schools' students at this time.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE CAREER AND COLLEGE PROMISE (CCP) PROGRAM

Junior and Senior Eligibility Eligible juniors and seniors may participate in the College Transfer Pathways, Career and Technical Education Pathways and Workforce Continuing Education Pathways.

To be eligible for enrollment, the student must have: Rising junior or senior status AND Minimum grade/readiness requirements: 2.8/+ unweighted high school GPA OR Demonstrate readiness on approved assessments in English, Reading, and Math (view benchmarks (PDF)) Rising juniors and seniors not meeting the minimum grade/readiness requirements above may be able to participate in Career and Technical Education Pathways without Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) courses and/or Workforce Continuing Education Pathways.

To be eligible for enrollment in this manner, the recommendation of the high school principal and their rationale is required as well as recommendation of the college's Chief Academic Officer.

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Freshman and Sophomore Eligibility Career and Technical Education Pathway Eligibility Requirements: Eligible freshmen and sophomores may participate in a limited number of Career and Technical Education Pathways. To be eligible for enrollment, the 9th/10th grade student must have: Recommendation of current school principal/administrator and their rationale for recommendation in place of GPA requirement (assessment scores should be considered) AND Recommendation of the College's Chief Academic Officer AND Minimum grade/readiness requirements: C/+ in Math I AND 3/+ Math I EOC score AND 3/+ (8th grade) ELA EOG score OR Demonstrate college readiness on approved assessments in English, Reading, and Math

College Transfer Pathway Eligibility Requirements: Eligible gifted freshmen and sophomores may participate in College Transfer Pathways (see below for limited course offerings).

To be eligible for enrollment, the gifted 9th/10th grade student must have: Gifted status: Local Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG) plan in English/Reading and Math OR Greater than 92nd percentile on an aptitude test and on an achievement test in English, Reading, and Math (both tests must be listed in the Mental Measurements Yearbook (request referral from student's healthcare professional) AND Demonstration of college readiness on approved assessments in English, Reading, and Math (view benchmarks (PDF)) AND Completion of a CCP Freshman/Sophomore College Transfer Pathway Participation Form (PDF) CCP CT Pathway courses available to eligible freshmen and sophomores are:

Open to Freshmen (“Year 1”): ACA 122 College Transfer Success COM 231 Public Speaking

Open to Sophomores (“Year 2”): ACA 122 College Transfer Success COM 231 Public Speaking Foreign Language I Foreign Language II

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Application Questions?

CCP, including Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy (CTLA) and Johnston County Early College Academy (ECA), will post dates for the next application cycle in the fall.

In the meantime, you can schedule an appointment with a CCP representative to discuss the program by emailing jcc.ccp@johnstoncc.edu.

JCPS Applicants: Contact your Johnston County Public School representative.

Non-JCPS Applicants (homeschool, private, charter, and outside Johnston County): Email jcc.ccp@johnstoncc.edu or call 919.209.2034.

Have your high school administrator submit transcripts through the CCP application, ensuring they understand and follow the guidelines.

Homeschool administrators should use the NCHE template for transcripts.

If needed, test scores, recommendation letters, or the Homeschool Registration Records can be emailed to jcc.ccp@johnstoncc.edu. Please include your full name and document name in the subject line.

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Non-Johnston County Public School Participants Non-Johnston County Public Schools (non-JCPS) students are welcome to participate in the Career and College Promise Program at Johnston Community College. This includes homeschool, private, charter as well as high school students outside of Johnston County. Non-JCPS students are subject to the same eligibility requirements as Johnston County Public School students.

APPLYING - New or inactive* students can submit their applications for the CCP program during the designated open application periods.

Apply to Johnston Community College (JCC)/CCP – review any relevant information to the specific student to see what documentation to attach to the application and select Non-JCPS Applicants to apply. All documentation will be attached inside the application. *Accepted previously but skipped two or more consecutive Fall/Spring semesters.

Cooperative Innovative High School Programs There are two Cooperative Innovative High Schools (CIHS) located on Johnston Community College's campus. A CIHS allows eligible high school students to complete an associate's degree within five years. Eligibility requirements are established jointly by the local board of education and local board of trustees Johnston County Early College Academy (ECA) Phone: (919) 464-2314 | College Transfer Program of Study Options: Associate in Arts Associate in Science Associate in Engineering Johnston County Career and Technical Leadership Academy (CTLA) Phone: (919) 464-2303 | Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study Options: Applied Engineering Early Childhood Education Information Technology Mechanical Engineering Nurse Aide Paralegal Technology

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Students may only take courses within their selected pathway as required by program legislation. With the approval of the high school principal or his/her designee and the college’s Chief Academic Officer or chief student development administrator, a student may concurrently enroll in two pathways. Courses in one program of study may not be substituted for courses in another program. A student who completes a CCP pathway while still enrolled in high school may continue to earn college credits leading to the completion of the associate’s degree with the approval of the high school principal and the college administrator.

To remain eligible for the program, the CCP student must: • Continue to make progress towards high school graduation AND • Submit an updated high school transcript each academic term AND • Maintain a 2.0 GPA in college coursework after completing two courses A student whose GPA falls below a 2.0 after completing two college courses will be subject to the college’s policy for satisfactory academic progress (Academic Warning, Academic Probation)

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Contact us! jcc.ccp@johnstoncc.edu 919.209.2034 www.johnstoncc.edu

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