Accelerated College Credit Programs provide high school students with the opportunity to earn college credit that leads to credentials of value, including industry certifications, two-year degrees, and four-year degrees.
Participating in Accelerated College Credit Programs gives students a chance to experience college and to start to plan their future college and career pathways. Students get the opportunity to imagine what their future could be, and make a roadmap of how to get there.
Accelerated College Credit Programs support and encourage a college-going culture and reduce gaps in college access and academic achievement. These programs have powerful outcomes: according to a study from Education Northwest (2018), students who participate in these programs during high school are 30% more likely to graduate from high school, 25% more likely to enroll in college and 22% more likely to persist in college.