INDIANAPOLIS, June 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Indiana Connections Career Academy, a tuition-free, 9-12 online public school, recently held a graduation ceremony to honor the nearly 100 graduates in the Class of 2020. Although students were unable to celebrate this milestone in-person, the school saluted the graduating seniors with a virtual ceremony. Family members, friends, teachers, and administrators were still able to get together to commemorate this achievement with this year's seniors.
"Our students have shown an incredible amount of dedication, resilience, perseverance and self-motivation to reach this milestone," said Stephanie Chi, principal of Indiana Connections Career Academy. "With our students being able to explore and focus on career interests, we are confident these scholars will make a positive difference in the world."
This year's valedictorian Dakodha Epps shared her thoughts during her graduation ceremony speech, "Lesson number one. Make sure you keep some people in your corner that support you – not only support you – but encourage you. Those people are essential. Lesson number two. Do what's right even when no one is looking. Lesson number three. Keep your parents on your team through this journey called life."
In its third year of operation, Indiana Connections Career Academy students pursue graduation requirements to earn a high school diploma while also completing a career-focused program that prepares them for joining the workforce in one of Indiana's high-growth fields. During their senior year, students will gain valuable real-world experience through internships, externships and other work partnerships.
Career clusters include:
Health science (nursing and healthcare specialties)
Hospitality and human services (cosmetology, culinary arts, hospitality management and human and social services)
Information technology (programming)
Manufacturing, trades, and transportation (logistics and supply chain management)
Arts, A/V technology and communication (web and digital communications and visual arts)
Business and Marketing (entrepreneur, marketing, and management)
Nearly half of graduates, 48 percent, plan to attend two- or four-year colleges or universities. Additional graduates have plans to enter the workforce directly upon graduation (32 percent) or attend vocational training programs (10 percent).
The complete graduation ceremony can be viewed online.
With the ability to work anywhere there is an Internet connection, students hail from small and large cities in Indiana – including Evansville, Fort Wayne, Franklin, Indianapolis, Martinsville, Shelbyville, South Bend and more.
Enrollment is currently underway for Indiana Connections Career Academy's 2020 - 2021 school year. Details about upcoming information sessions and other events are available online or by calling 1-800-382-6010. For more information about Indiana Connections Career Academy, visit http://www.IndianaConnectionsCareerAcademy.com.
About Indiana Connections Career Academy
Indiana Connections Career Academy is a 9-12 virtual charter school authorized by Ball State University that offers students statewide a high-quality, highly accountable, tuition-free, public education option. Indiana Connections Career Academy delivers superior, personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience our online learning community from anywhere - with a special emphasis on career readiness. The combination of state-certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive and successful online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education. For more information, call 1-800-382-6010 or visit http://www.IndianaConnectionsCareerAcademy.com.
SOURCE Indiana Connections Career Academy
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