Techies Wanted: Prepare for an IT Career and Degree in High School!

Are you a computer enthusiast? Can you envision yourself combating cybercriminals? If you’re intrigued by all things IT, you could be an ideal candidate for the Early College Networking and Cybersecurity Academy.

Madison College has partnered with Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD) to train tomorrow’s tech workforce today. Start taking college classes your senior year, and you could be halfway to an associate degree before your high school graduation!

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Academy students collaborate on a project at Madison College. Earn both high school and college credit while preparing for in-demand IT careers.

Apply Your Junior Year and Attend Your Senior Year

Earn College Credit

Take IT classes at Madison College during your senior year of high school and earn up to 30 college credits. You can then apply those course credits toward an associate degree at Madison College and/or transfer them into a bachelor’s degree program.

Save Time and Money

Attending the Early College Networking and Cybersecurity Academy in high school will save you time and money in the future. Your IT classes can bring you one year closer to a Network Systems Administration or Cybersecurity Specialist associate degree.

Why Major in IT?

We live in a globally connected, technology-driven society, resulting in a strong demand for skilled network and systems administration specialists. In addition, the ever-present threat of cyberattacks means there will continue to be an ongoing need for cybersecurity experts. As a result, IT professionals can expect steady job growth and above-average pay.

Post-High School Options

When you finish your Early College Networking and Cybersecurity Academy coursework, you’ll have up to 30 credits you can apply toward a Network Systems Administration or Cybersecurity Specialist associate degree at Madison College.

After that, you can enter the workforce or continue on to a four-year institution. Our transfer agreements guarantee your admission to a number of partner schools, making your transition to a bachelor’s program easy and seamless.

Take the Next Steps

If you’re a high school junior in the Madison Metropolitan School District (MMSD), you can apply to attend the Early College Networking and Cybersecurity Academy for your senior year.

Ready to apply? 

  1. Contact your high school counselor to learn more about the academy.
  2. Confirm your eligibility and application deadlines.
  3. Complete and submit your application!

Not an MMSD student? If you attend another public high school within the Madison College District, ask your counselor about opportunities available through the Start College Now program. If you're homeschooled or attending a private/charter school, reach out to our Early College Team to explore your options.

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