Thursday, November 2, 2023

District high schools offering college programs

The Wayne Westland Community Schools District is offering high school students the opportunity to earn college credit hours, industry certification, and an associate degree while still in high school.

Wayne-Westland Community Schools District has partnered with several colleges and universities to combine the high school and college experience. Upon completion of this five-year program, students will graduate with their high school diploma and up to 60 credit hours, potentially earning their associate degree, according to a district spokesman.

This program is offered at no cost to Wayne-Westland Community Schools District students. 

The application window for fall 2024 participation in the program is now open.  To apply, students must complete an Early College Student Application with an essay; complete the Wayne-Westland Early College Recommendation Form; obtain two references and participate in a 10-15 minute interview.

Information sessions regarding to program have been scheduled via Zoon at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 (Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86545599800 ); at 6 p.m. Jan 17 at the William D. Ford Career-Technical Center and at 6 p.m. Jan. 31 through Zoom (Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89190989589 ).