Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) is now accepting applications for entry into the Technical Career Academy Programs. Technical Career Academy Programs offer students the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications, dual enrollment college credit and/or articulated college credit. There are four general qualifications for entry into a Technical Career Academy Program:

• Students cannot transfer into the Technical Career Academy Programs; an approved application is required. 
• The student must, at the time of entering the program, be enrolled in a Prince George’s County public school and in the grade required for the chosen program specialization and have at least a 2.0 GPA. 
• The student and parent/legal guardian must sign the “Career Academy Student/Parent/Guardian Agreement” on the reverse side of the application.
• The student must be eligible to complete the Technical Career Academy Program and meet all high school graduation requirements. Some of the program specializations have math or science prerequisites (applicants should have successfully completed math or science prerequisites with a minimum grade of “C”). 

Academies of available study include: Auto Body Repair, Automotive Technician, Barbering, CISCO Academy, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, ProStart, Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, Masonry, Nursing, Health Professions, and Publishing & Graphics.

Students accepted into a Technical Career Academy Program receive transportation to the accepted location. To apply for entry into the program students should schedule an appointment with their professional school counselor. To review the application for admission and further program requirements click here. For specific questions about available programs please contact the Career Academy Programs Office at 301-669-6012.