Question 1

What are short-term programs?

Accepted Answer

Short-term programs are programs taken at a career technology center that may or may not lead to an industry certification. These programs are shorter than full-time programs; they normally range from 6-8 weeks in length. Unlike full-time programs that are free for high school students to attend, short-term programs have a cost associated with them.

Question 2

How will this benefit students?

Accepted Answer

For students who did not apply in time for a full-time program, or did not get accepted into a full-time program due to varying circumstances, these short-term programs can still help students meet their career goals. Short-term programs can still count for Next Step requirements.

To qualify for Next Step:
 • The program must consist of industry training that will lead to a certification
 • The program must be at least 60 hours
 • If the program meets the above qualifications, the GSS will add this program to their schedule as an internship.

Question 3

Who pays for the short-term program?

Accepted Answer

If the student has funds available in their learning fund, they will submit the invoice to the learning fund department by attaching the invoice in an email and sending it to activity@epiccharterschools.org. (activity@epiccharterschools.org.)

If the student does not have funds available, the student will have to pay out-of-pocket.

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