DODGE COUNTY, Ga. (WGXA) — A hefty state grant is set to pave the way for a new College & Career Academy in Dodge County. In a release, the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) announced it approved a $1.5 million grant to establish the Dodge County College and Career Academy, a new facility designed to "expand access to high-quality career education and workforce training opportunities for students throughout the region." READ MORE | Georgia medical marijuana registry tops 40,000 as new law expands access TCSG said the new academy will utilize hands-on instruction and offer dual enrollment opportunities to help students in Dodge County get ready for the workforce. The large grant will be allocated to building new learning environments for students to take advantage of courses that offer college credits before graduating high school. Dodge County Superintendent Wade Burnette is enthusiastic about the new academy and the new opportunities it will offer to students. "The creation of the Dodge County College & Career Academy represents an exciting investment in the future of our students and our community," said Wade Burnette, Superintendent of Dodge County Schools. "This partnership with Oconee Fall Line Technical College will give our students greater access to career-focused education, valuable hands-on experiences, and clear pathways to college and the workforce. We appreciate the support of the TCSG State Board in helping make this vision a reality." TCSG did not…
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