Career & College Promise Pathways
Earn College Credits in High School
Career & College Promise provides a seamless transition for eligible high school juniors and seniors to accelerate completion of college certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees.
Who Can Participate?
High school juniors and seniors enrolled in a participating public or approved non-public school. Students must meet the GPA and course prerequisites set by their state's community college system.
How It Works
Choose a pathway below, work with your high school counselor to enroll, and start earning college credits alongside your high school courses. Credits count toward both your diploma and your college degree.
Available Career & College Promise Programs
Each program leads to a certificate, diploma, or degree. Click a program to see the full course pathway and credential details.
Accounting and Finance
The Accounting and Finance curriculum is designed to provide students with the knowledge and the skills necessary for employment and…
Agriculture Education
The Agriculture Education curriculum is designed to provide the entrepreneurial and technical skills necessary to manage a profitable, environmentally sound,…
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology
The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Technology curriculum provides the basic knowledge to develop skills necessary to work with residential…
Applied Engineering Technology
The Applied Engineering Technology curriculum is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural…
Associate in Arts
The Associate in Arts (AA) degree or Associate in Science (AS) degree is granted for a planned program of study…
Associate in Science
The Associate in Science (AS) degree is granted for a planned program of study consisting of a minimum of 60…
Automotive Systems Technology
The Automotive Systems Technology curriculum prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types…
Business Administration
The Business Administration curriculum is designed to introduce students to the various aspects of the free enterprise system. Students will…
Cosmetology and Manicuring
Per NC Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners, the Manicuring/Nail Technology Program and the Cosmetology Program cannot be taken at the…
Criminal Justice Technology
The Criminal Justice Technology curriculum is designed to provide knowledge of criminal justice systems and operations. Study will focus on…
Early Childhood Education
The Early Childhood Education curriculum prepares individuals to work with children from birth through eight in diverse learning environments. Students…
Electrical Systems Technology
The Electrical Systems Technology curriculum is designed to provide training for persons interested in the installation and maintenance of electrical…
Industrial Systems Technology
The Industrial Systems Technology curriculum is designed to prepare or upgrade individuals to service, maintain, repair, or install equipment for…
Information Technology
The Information Technology (IT) curriculum prepares graduates for employment in the technology sector as designers, testers, support technicians, system administrators,…
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
The Mechatronics Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare students through the study and application of principles from mathematics, natural…
Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting curriculum prepares multi-skilled health care professionals to perform administrative, clinical, and laboratory procedures. Course work includes instruction…
Medical Office Administration
This curriculum prepares individuals for employment in medical and other health-care related offices. Course work will include medical terminology; information…
Orthopaedic Technology
The Orthopedic Technology program prepares individuals for employment in clinical and surgical settings assisting the orthopedic team. Students completing the…
Welding
The Welding program at Martin Community College serves students at every entry point — from short-term workforce certifications to full…