Career Enrichment Center

The Career Enrichment Center, or CEC, is an Albuquerque Public Schools Magnet High School. It provides specialized Science, Technology and Vocational classes for students from all APS High Schools. It also has its own specialized high school and associate degree program. This program is called the Early College Academy, or ECA. It is a cooperation between CEC and Central New Mexico Community College.

Course offerings

• There are a wide variety of opportunities offered by CEC. Classes include: Accelerated Chinese
• Accelerated Japanese
• Architectural and Construction Engineering
• Automotive Technician (I, II, III)
• Construction Careers and Construction Internship
• Computer Science I
• Cosmetology
• Digital Media: Film, Audio and Animation
• Electronics Engineering
• Forensics
• Landscape Design for the Southwest
• Mentorships and Internships
• Money, Success & Power (Economics and Business Law)
• Physics
• Pre-Med and Advanced Pre-Medical Techniques
• Twice Exceptional Math and English classes for Freshmen and Sophomores
• Veterinary Medicine
• Web Scripting

Early College Academy

This is a college preparatory program and is a school itself within CEC. Students take classes at CEC in the morning and in the afternoon take classes at CNM for dual credit as both college and high-school classes. ^[1]

Practical Nursing Program

CEC offers a Nursing program for which High School Sophomores may apply. The application process is fairly rigorous. Once accepted students will spend 5 semesters, including some time in the summers working to further their knowledge of medical care. Students take classes and also receive experience with various care providers around the Albuquerque area. After completing the program students are able to take the New Mexico Licensing Exam and attempt to receive status as a Licensed Practical Nurse. ^[2]

References

1. ^ Early College Academy
2. ^ About the CEC