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IGNITE Academy

Overview

The ASU-Newport IGNITE Academy provides high school students from area school districts an opportunity to earn workforce-ready credentials in high demand industry fields while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. Upon graduation from high school, students completing the IGNITE Academy will have earned transferrable credits and certificates of proficiency in one or more areas of study. Students who complete this two-year program will have gained skills necessary to be successful in workplace and post-secondary settings whether they choose to enter the workforce or continue their education.

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Criminal Justice Pathway
Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate of Proficiency- Corrections (12 Credits)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION  The curriculum is designed to provide students with a basic knowledge of the criminal justice system and prepare them for entry-level employment in the criminal justice field.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES - Career opportunities include corrections officers and jailers.

Corrections Pathway

Health Professions Pathway
Certified Nursing Assistant | Phlebotomy | Patient Care Technician

Certificate of Proficiency: Certified Nursing Assistant (7 credits)

Certificate of Proficiency: Phlebotomy (8 credits)

Prerequisites: Practical Nursing (13 credits)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program prepares students to enter the health care profession as a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy Technician.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Career opportunities for graduates include Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy Technician in acute care, long term care, and community service settings.

Health Professions Pathway

Truck Service & Maintenance Pathway
Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate of Proficiency – Truck Service and Maintenance (8 credits)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program prepares students for entry level positions in the over the road truck/trailer service and maintenance industry. 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:  Career opportunities for graduates include trailer maintenance and service technician and truck maintenance and service technician

Truck Service & Maintenance Pathway

Welding Pathway
Certificate of Proficiency

Certificate of Proficiency - Manufacturing Welding (6 credits)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION This program prepares students to enter the manufacturing workforce as an entry-level wire welder

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:  Career opportunities for graduates include wire welding as a manufacturing welder, production welder, fabrication welder, and maintenance welder.

Welding Pathway