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Houston County Career Academy

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HCCA Brochure

This brochure provides a brief overview of programs offered as well as contact information for HCCA.

Brochure

2025-26 HCCA Student Handbook

This handbook contains the rules and expectations of “student employees” and explains the simulated workplace that HCCA encourages.

Student Handbook

At the heart of HCCA is a desire to foster growth and development in students all while helping them realize their potential and passion for their futures through the avenue of career and technical education.  By providing students with a hands-on experience, they are able to see first-hand what their particular field of interest entails and decide whether or not that is the right fit for them.  HCCA is a state-of-the-art facility with the latest technology and highly-qualified instructors that provide the perfect environment conducive to learning and gaining valuable employability skills that will benefit students far beyond the scope of the classroom.  

 

Why Choose Career & Technical Education?

  • Hands-on learning that prepares students for real world careers
  • College & career readiness with certifications and internships
  • Opportunities to explore different fields before graduation
  • Clubs & organizations to participate in to build skills and professionalism

What Options Are Available?

  • 15 career tech courses to consider, including 4 dual enrollment options
  • Academic dual enrollment courses to start earning college credit in high school
  • Work-based learning program allowing students to work while earning credits

Clubs & Organizations

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Students in the Marketing class have the opportunity to sign up for and participate in DECA events and competitions throughout the year.  Interested students can speak to Mrs. Hendrix for more information about joining the DECA organization.

 

FCCLA is the Ultimate Leadership Experience

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

Our Mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Students in the Education & Training class have the opportunity to join FCCLA and should reach out to Mrs. Efurd if interested.

HOSA

Mission 
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

Purpose
The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

 

SkillsUSA

Mission Statement:
SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

SkillsUSA serves more than 335,000 students and instructors annually. This includes 19,500 instructors who join as professional members. Including alumni, SkillsUSA membership totals over 395,000. SkillsUSA has served more than 12.5 million annual members cumulatively since 1965.

 About TSA:

Mission Statement
The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

 

The Technology Student Association's Motto:
Learning to lead in a technical world

  • DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

    Students in the Marketing class have the opportunity to sign up for and participate in DECA events and competitions throughout the year.  Interested students can speak to Mrs. Hendrix for more information about joining the DECA organization.

     

  • FCCLA is the Ultimate Leadership Experience

    Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a national Career and Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family and Consumer Sciences education.

    Our Mission is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

    Students in the Education & Training class have the opportunity to join FCCLA and should reach out to Mrs. Efurd if interested.

  • HOSA

    Mission 
    The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.

    Purpose
    The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

     

  • SkillsUSA

    Mission Statement:
    SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders and responsible American citizens. SkillsUSA improves the quality of our nation’s future skilled workforce through the development of Framework skills that include personal, workplace and technical skills grounded in academics.

    SkillsUSA serves more than 335,000 students and instructors annually. This includes 19,500 instructors who join as professional members. Including alumni, SkillsUSA membership totals over 395,000. SkillsUSA has served more than 12.5 million annual members cumulatively since 1965.

  •  About TSA:

    Mission Statement
    The Technology Student Association enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

     

    The Technology Student Association's Motto:
    Learning to lead in a technical world

How to Apply

In order to take a class at HCCA, students will need to meet with the counselor at their school to determine if and when the class will fit into their schedule. The graphic below shows each school and their counselor for reference.