Accelerated Career
The Accelerated Career Diploma offers Georgia high school students another pathway to earning a high school diploma. Participants in the ACD program, known as accelerated career students, engage in dual enrollment (DE) with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG), enabling them to earn technical college credentials in specific career fields while still in high school. Additionally, accelerated career students follow streamlined graduation requirements rather than the 23 credits required for traditional students.
The Accelerated Career Education (ACE) Grant provides funding for Georgia public high school students to enroll in an Associate of Applied Science, a Diploma, a program leading to licensure, or two (2) Technical Certificates of Credit on the State High Demand Career List at a TCSG Postsecondary Institution.
The student must be pursuing graduation through the Georgia Department of Education Accelerated Career Diploma (ACD) by their public high school to receive ACE Grant Funding.
What type of student is a good fit for Accelerated Career?
Accelerated Career programs are rigorous Post-Secondary classes
Students must:
- Meet college Dual Enrollment admissions requirements
- Be Self-motivated
- Remain Committed to attending class daily
- Be Mature
- Stay Organized and complete tasks as required
- Take initiative
- Be Responsible
- Have a specific pathway planned for graduation
High school requirements
- 2 English Courses (including EOC course)
- 2 Mathematics Courses (including EOC course)
- 2 Science Courses (including EOC course)
- 2 Social Studies Courses
- 1 Health/Fitness Course
Complete Any of the Following Technical College Credentials
- 2 Approved Technical Certificates or
- A Technical Diploma or
- A Program Leading to Licensure or
- An Associates of Applied Science Degree
AAS and Diploma program offerings and placement criteria vary by college. Please contact your school counselor for program availability and eligibility.