IGNITE Academy
Overview
The ASU-Newport IGNITE Academy provides high school students from area school districts an opportunity to earn workforce-ready credentials in high demand industry fields while simultaneously earning their high school diploma. Upon graduation from high school, students completing the IGNITE Academy will have earned transferrable credits and certificates of proficiency in one or more areas of study. Students who complete this two-year program will have gained skills necessary to be successful in workplace and post-secondary settings whether they choose to enter the workforce or continue their education.
Certificate of Proficiency- Information Communication Technology Technician (18 Credits)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION –. The curriculum is designed to provide students with entry level skills in computer hardware and operating systems installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. Students will also develop proficiencies in configuration and administration of computer networks. Students will also terminate and install both copper and fiber optic cabling systems.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Career opportunities include computer repair technician, computer customer service technician, and computer field service technician, network technician, and telecommunications technician.
Certificate of Proficiency: Certified Nursing Assistant (7 credits)
Certificate of Proficiency: Phlebotomy (8 credits)
Prerequisites: Practical Nursing (13 credits)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: This program prepares students to enter the health care profession as a Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy Technician.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Career opportunities for graduates include Certified Nursing Assistant and/or Phlebotomy Technician in acute care, long term care, and community service settings.
Certificate of Proficiency – Truck Service and Maintenance (10 credits)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION – This program prepares students for entry level positions in the over the road truck/trailer service and maintenance industry.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Career opportunities for graduates include trailer maintenance and service technician and truck maintenance and service technician
Certificate of Proficiency - Manufacturing Welding (15 credits)
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION – This program prepares students to enter the manufacturing workforce as an entry level wire welder
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: Career opportunities for graduates include wire welding as a manufacturing welder, production welder, fabrication welder, and maintenance welder.