{"id":4155,"date":"2026-03-05T13:21:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/?p=4155"},"modified":"2026-03-05T13:39:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T19:39:01","slug":"registration-opens-for-niacc-career-center-franklin-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/2026\/03\/registration-opens-for-niacc-career-center-franklin-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Registration Opens for NIACC Career Center \u2013 Franklin County"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For most high school students, the question isn\u2019t <em>if<\/em> they want to build a successful future &#8211; it\u2019s <em>how<\/em> to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, students across the region have a new answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Registration is officially open for the NIACC Career Center &#8211; Franklin County, giving high school students the opportunity to earn college credentials while completing their high school diploma, at no cost to families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beginning Fall 2026, students can pursue hands-on training in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health Careers, including CNA certification<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Construction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Welding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Career Center is designed for students who thrive in active, applied learning environments. During this first year, seniors may complete a one-year certificate, while juniors will begin the two-year pathway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In future years, the expectation is that students will start as juniors and complete the full two-year program, earning a diploma and industry-recognized credentials before high school graduation. This approach ensures students graduate with meaningful, workforce-ready skills and a strong head start on their future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For families, that can mean a savings of up to $10,000 and a clearer path forward after graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Valeria Gonzalez, Director of the NIACC Career Center &#8211; Franklin County, says the opportunity is about more than coursework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4157\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.5015384615384615;width:254px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/niacc-minute\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/03\/Valeria-Gonzalez.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;Families in our area want their students to have real options,&#8221;<\/em> Gonzalez said. <em>&#8220;This center gives students confidence, direction, and practical skills they can use right away. It strengthens our workforce and supports our communities at the same time. I\u2019m excited to see the doors this will open for our students.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students can register through their high school counselors or talk to their NIACC College &amp; Career Transition Counselor (CCTC) for more information. Families are encouraged to start conversations early, as program capacity may be limited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niacc.edu\/community\/niacc-centers\/niacc-career-center-franklin-county\/\">niacc.edu\/franklin-cc<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For most high school students, the question isn\u2019t if they want to build a successful future &#8211; it\u2019s how to get started. Now, students across the region have a new answer. 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