Success in today’s global economy may require a two-or four-year degree, a certificate or diploma. Through Career & College Promise (CCP), qualified high-school-age students in North Carolina have the opportunity to pursue these options, tuition free, while they are in high school, allowing them to get a jumpstart on their workplace and college preparation.
CCP provides three pathways to help advance eligible students’ post-high school success.
College transfer pathways provide tuition-free course credits toward the Associate in Arts or Associate in Science that will transfer seamlessly to any public or participating private college or university.
Earn tuition-free course credits at an NC Community College toward a job credential, certificate or diploma in a technical career.
(CCCA/Early College High School)
Columbus Career and College Academy (CCCA) is SCC’s early college program offered in partnership with Columbus County Schools. As a cooperative innovative high school, CCCA expands opportunities for students through high-quality instruction and hands-on learning. Students begin in 9th grade, focusing on a Career & Technical Education (CTE) pathway during their 9th and 10th grade years. Pathways include Broadcasting, Culinary, Masonry, or Metals Machining. By the end of 10th grade, students earn a college certificate in their chosen area. From there, students can continue their studies toward a college transfer associate degree or a technical career degree. Graduates leave with both a high school diploma and an associate degree at no cost to the student. The entire curriculum is designed to be completed in five years. Columbus County students interested in this opportunity should connect with their middle school counselor or contact Crystal Matthis, SCC’s Early College Liaison, at [email protected].
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