Athens Community Career Academy

We love a trailblazer. Congratulations to Lila Sloan, the first graduate of Athens Community Career Academy’s Public Safety Academy pathway.

Lila’s success reflects the power of hands-on learning, dedicated instructors, and strong community partnerships. Through ACCA’s Public Safety Academy, students gain real-world experience and industry credentials that prepare them for both college and career opportunities in public service.

🎓🚑 Congratulations to Lila Sloan – the First Graduate of the Public Safety Academy! 🚑🎓

The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department is proud to recognize Lila Sloan, the first graduate of the Athens Community Career Academy’s (ACCA) Public Safety Academy pathway.

While still in high school, Lila earned her Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certification to begin her EMS career ahead of schedule. This fall, she will attend Georgia State University to complete a Paramedic Bridge Program while working part-time with Jackson County EMS. After turning 21, she plans to join Grady EMS before ultimately pursuing her goal of serving with Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS, where she has family ties.

Lila’s accomplishments demonstrate what is possible when motivated students are provided with meaningful opportunities, dedicated instructors, and strong community partnerships.

The ACCA provides students with access to smaller learning communities that connect classroom learning with real-world experiences. Through partnerships with local businesses, public safety agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations, students gain hands-on experience while preparing for both college and career success.

The Public Safety Academy, housed within the Business & Public Safety Academy, is helping develop the next generation of firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency medical providers, and public servants.

Congratulations, Lila! We are excited to see where your journey takes you and proud to have been a small part of your success story. Pictured is Lt. Michael Roberts, (ACCA Instructor) and Lila holding a gift from IAAF Local 2795 a tee shirt to remember her time in Athens and her first Fire Department patch from ACCFD.

Next stop: Graduation. Before that, we took time to recognize our Seniors and celebrate their incredible accomplishments. Last night, we honored students who earned TCC certifications through Athens Technical College, Pathway Completers, and students who earned Industry Recognized Certifications. We also recognized the amazing community and business partners, along with the dedicated staff members, who help make Athens Community Career Academy such a special place.

It’s graduation week for our Seniors and we kicked things off by celebrating them with a senior brunch last week.

This Thursday, we’ll roll out the red carpet for our Academy Awards ceremony as we honor their hard work, growth, and the impact they’ve made along the way. ✨

Congratulations to our incredible Healthcare Science students and their dedicated instructors on another successful year! This week, graduating seniors who earned their industry certifications were recognized during their official pinning ceremony and received the pins that represent their hard work, commitment, and future in healthcare. We are proud to celebrate this milestone and all they have accomplished.

We couldn’t be more proud of our students and the way they represented ACCA. Whether they took the stage as speakers, worked behind the scenes on the production crew, or helped prepare snacks, each student played an important role. This is what empowering young minds looks like.

Big congratulations to our Teaching as a Profession students for reaching this incredible milestone and taking part in the annual Future Educator Signing Day. This statewide celebration, sponsored by the Georgia Department of Education through the “Teach in the Peach” campaign, recognizes students who are stepping into the future of education.

Each student proudly signed a certificate committing to a career in education, marking the beginning of an exciting journey.

We could not be prouder of these amazing students and their commitment to educating future generations.
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On May 9, some of our very own will grace the stage at TEDxCCSDYouth, sharing their “ideas worth spreading” alongside speakers from across CCSD. We couldn’t be prouder. Don’t miss out!

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