Joint study committee to examine expanding GA’s dual enrollment program to younger students

ATLANTA – The Joint Study Committee on Dual Enrollment for Highly Skilled Talent at Younger Ages will hold its first meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 9, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., at the 4C Academy in Albany.

The committee is co-chaired by State Rep. Matt Dubnik (R-Gainesville) and State Sen. Matt Brass (R-Newnan).

Created by Senate Resolution 175, the joint study committee will examine Georgia’s existing dual enrollment opportunities to develop highly skilled talent at younger ages. Members will identify potential solutions that could yield more dual enrollment for highly skilled talent at younger ages at the request of students, families, communities and employers.

Currently, Georgia allows high school students to pursue a a dual accelerated program toward graduation by completing two years of high school academic courses and the completion of an associate degree, technical college diploma or two technical college certificates.

Students in their sophomore, junior and senior years who are enrolled in the dual accelerated program would be able to work during those years for a local employer and then be hired by that employer upon graduation, according to SR 175.  The program would expand job opportunities and create a greater pool of candidates to fill multiple sectors seeking highly skilled talent.

A video recording will be available following the meeting here.

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