Civil Municipal Magazine - Nov 2023

201 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 11 FLOYD COUNT Y SCHOOL DISTRICT high. Educational institutions are faced with the challenge of preparing students for careers that might not even exist yet. Floyd County School District, with its forward-thinking approach, has been at the forefront of addressing this challenge. John Rhodarmer – CEO and principal, proudly states, “We were the first in Georgia, back in 2007, to adopt the college and career academy model.” This innovative step set Floyd County apart and paved the way for similar entities to emerge throughout the state. The visionaries behind this initiative foresaw the impending economic and workforce development shifts, positioning Floyd County as a trendsetter. The unique structure of the district, comprising four smaller high schools, allows for a more personalized approach to education. Rhodarmer explains, “Our commitment to smaller institutions ensures that more students get opportunities they might miss in larger settings.” The College and Career Academy (CCA) acts as a Workforce Development is Our Mission • Over 200 programs of study with career paths in the areas of aviation, business, health, industrial and public service • Credit enrollment of 8,071 students • 99% placement rate for graduates • Statewide leader in Dual Enrollment students • Benefiting approximately 3,530 students annually through Adult Education and Economic Development programs • Training and education partnerships with more than 114 industrial companies including customized training and apprenticeship based education 1.866.983.4682 GNTC.edu A unit of the Technical College System of Georgia and an EOI.