College & Career Academies Of Akron

CCAA provides hands-on learning experiences for students and strengthens the education to employment pipeline.

A competitive business needs talented employees.

College & Career Academies of Akron offers students learning pathways tailored to meet the needs of the local business community.

Through United Way of Summit & Medina, your company can invest in a program that boosts graduation rates, nurtures local talent and helps kids grow into the skilled employees and business leaders our community needs.

POSITION YOUR BUSINESS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

By partnering with College & Career Academies of Akron through United Way, your business can invest in:

  • Local workforce development that meets your company’s needs
  • Volunteer opportunities for current employees – helping to boost satisfaction and retention
  • Public recognition of your company as a community leader and investor

 

MAKE A COMMITMENT THAT FITS YOUR BUSINESS

College & Career Academies allows for various degrees of commitment. Your business can provide:

  • Industry-specific mentoring
  • Guest speakers
  • Advisors for teachers and academic staff
  • Internships
  • Field trip destinations
  • Career shadowing and more

College & Career Academies Supports Bold Goal 2

When students graduate with the skills they need to pursue a successful career, they can better support families and their communities. Local businesses have a more talented workforce to draw from. And Summit County can count on a new generation of citizens who are equipped to face the challenges of tomorrow.
For more information on College & Career Academies of Akron, contact Sarah Palace at 330.685.9332 or [email protected].

Our Partners

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND STRATEGIC PARTNERS

FUNDING PARTNERS

BUSINESS PARTNERS

College & Career Academies of Akron is made possible through strategic business and community partnerships, which facilitate the real-world experiences and opportunities that are crucial to our students. These businesses have partnered with individual high schools to strengthen economic development, bridge the skills gap, and create a brighter future for students of Akron Public Schools.

CLICK HERE TO SEE BUSINESS PARTNERS BY HIGH SCHOOL

In our community. With our community. For our community.

Invest where it matters

Our system puts people at the center. We break down the barriers that prevent our neighbors from getting help by working in, with and for our community to build lasting solutions.