190 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
190 Catoosa Circle, Ringgold, GA 30736
At Catoosa County College & Career Academy, we place academics and career preparation side-by-side. With numerous pathways, students are enabled to follow a pathway that leads to college or directly to a career. Our Business & Industry Partners offer opportunities for hands-on experience,
so that students are ready to enter the workforce upon graduation. Our Partners also guarantee interviews for students who successfully complete technical and professional skills training. The Academy is truly from here to career. Watch our students share why they love CCA.
These Pathways are designed for students who want to serve the community and who are interested in careers in the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, corrections, and the court system.
Healthcare is the largest and fastest-growing industry in the United States. In this Pathway, students prepare for a career that promotes health, wellness, diagnosing illnesses, and treating injuries or diseases.
These industries are among the largest in the country. Students in this Pathway learn to design, plan, manage, and build structures to help people enjoy where they live, work, and play.
The Welding Pathway teaches students to fabricate and assemble metal structures and equipment through the use of welders, cutters, shapers, and measuring tools.
The Machine Tool Technology Pathway is a study of the process of using machine tools to manufacture useful products and parts. Students begin on computers with engineering drafting and move into the lab to produce their designs. The machinist career can lead into Mechanical Engineering.
With 80% of the nation’s freight traveling through Chattanooga, demand is high for these careers. Students in this Pathway learn about careers and businesses involved in the planning, management, and movement of people, materials, and products by road, air, rail, and water.
The IT Pathway leads to careers available in every sector of the economy. Students learn to design, develop, and manage hardware, software, multimedia, and systems integration services.
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field of science that integrates mechanical, electrical, and software engineering. Careers in this field include advanced manufacturing, automation, robotics, and aerospace.
Teachers are retiring in record numbers, making this an ideal career to pursue. This Pathway prepares students to study, apply, and practice the use of current technologies and learning strategies to create effective learning environments.
Also known as "soft skills," every student in a career pathway participates in Professional Skills Development weekly. Students develop emotional intelligence skills to manage their own emotions and to connect with others on a deeper level to build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and communicate effectively.
With Dual Enrollment, students can earn up to 30 hours of college credit while still in high school – with free tuition, fees, and books. In addition, most pathways are dual enrollment with Dalton State College or GNTC.
Click Here for: Catoosa County Schools Dual Enrollment Guide
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