Advancing Pennsylvania Through Community Colleges
PA COMMUNITY COLLEGES – Dual Enrollment and Credit Programs
Dual Enrollment: Allows high school students to take college courses and earn college credit while still in high school. The program can help students accelerate their degree completion, reduce college costs, and gain valuable experience in a college classroom environment. Research demonstrates that dual enrollment participants are more likely to enroll in college and complete their degrees following high school graduation.
Certificate Programs: Designed with local businesses and industry experts, certificate programs align with the evolving demands of today’s job market, leading to a quicker entry into the workforce. This is a great option for career changes, those seeking to upskill, or individuals looking for a more direct path to employment.
Please click the links below to read the stories linked to dual enrollment and certificate programs, and how we are Advancing Pennsylvania through Community Colleges:
Community College of Allegheny County
- Highlands senior graduates from CCAC Dual Enrollment program before earning high school diploma | TribLIVE.com
- Dominic Rocco Spotlight CCAC.pdf
- CCAC | CCAC strives to be affordable, flexible and to be a leading provider of high-quality education in the Pittsburgh area. Students like… | Instagram
Community College of Beaver County
Butler County Community College
Delaware County Community College
- First Students in DCCC’s “Good Jobs” Tuition-Free Welding Program Earn Certificates – Delaware County Community College
- First Cohort of DCCC’s Free Teacher Education Program for High School Juniors Completes Coursework – Delaware County Community College
HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College
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Did you know that HACC offers a dual enrollment program? This allows students to earn college credits – and even a degree or certificate – while they’re still in high school.
Students like Diwash have taken advantage of this opportunity. Plus, this spring, eight high school students received their HACC diploma, certificate of proficiency or associate degree before graduating from high school – #HACCyeah!
To learn more about HACC’s college in the high school and dual enrollment options, visit hacc.edu/Admissions/HowtoApply/high-school-students.
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We are #HACCproud of our dual enrollment students!
Clariza Hernandez attends Philadelphia Virtual Academy and is a dual enrollment student at HACC. She’s found that the most rewarding aspect of the program is the course flexibility, which provided her with a more manageable and personalized academic experience. Through her HACC courses, she gained valuable insight into college-level expectations, which has helped her feel well-prepared and confident for the next stage of her academic journey. After HACC, Clariza plans to attend a four-year college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in communications.
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Did you know that HACC offers non-credit certificate programs in various fields? Students like Tim, who earned a certificate in cardiology technology, have the opportunity to change careers, discover their strengths and build the skills needed to thrive in the workforce. To learn more about our certificate programs, please visit hacc.edu/ProgramsandCourses/NoncreditCourses.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
- LCCC Receives $1 Million Grant to Expand Dual Enrollment Programming – Lehigh Carbon Community College
- Advanced Manufacturing Futures Move Full Speed Ahead – Lehigh Carbon Community College
Montgomery County Community College
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MCCC Dual Enrollment graduate reflects on college experience – Montgomery County Community College
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MCCC’s Massage Therapy program celebrates fifth anniversary – Montgomery County Community College
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
- Dual Enrollment Empowers Students For Future Success – Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
- Certificates & Diplomas Lead To Additional Career Opportunities – Pennsylvania Highlands Community College