Houston County Career Academy

When our schools, local employers, and communities partner together, great things are bound to happen! Not only are we able to work together to build a stronger local workforce, but students are also able to bridge the skills gap, developing the confidence and work habits necessary to transition from the classroom to meaningful, career-oriented employment.

Through our Co-Op program, currently lead by Mrs. Dana Bell, Houston County Schools students have worked over 126,000 hours and had an economic impact of nearly 15 million dollars this past school year alone. That’s almost an 8,000,000 dollar increase from just last year! We are so proud of our students, Mrs. Bell’s leadership, the awesome opportunities provided through co-op, and all of our amazing local employers who help make all of this possible!

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Cottonwood High School
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Houston County Virtual Academy
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Wicksburg High School
Dothan Area Chamber of Commerce
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Talk about dedication! 👏
After graduation, Salvatore and Dominic Costello came back to HCCA to take and pass the CompTIA A+ exam🎉💻🔥
We are incredibly proud of these two and all the hard work they’ve put in. Great things are ahead for you both!

🎉 Help us welcome Mr. Nathan Butler as the new Work-Based Learning Coordinator for Houston County Schools! 🎉
Mr. Butler brings more than 20 years of experience in Houston County Schools and a passion for helping students succeed. In his new role, he will work to connect students with meaningful employment opportunities, valuable workplace experiences, and career pathways that prepare them for success beyond graduation.
We are excited to have his knowledge, leadership, and dedication supporting our students as they explore careers, develop employability skills, and gain real-world experience.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Butler to this important role! We know he will be a tremendous asset to the students, businesses, and communities we serve. 💙❤️

🎉❤️💙 Please help us give a big HCCA welcome to Mrs. Molly Maloy, our new Guidance Counselor! ❤️💙🎉
Mrs. Maloy brings a wealth of experience in K-12 counseling and a passion for helping students discover their strengths, goals, and future pathways. We are thrilled to have her join the Houston County Career Academy family! She will make a tremendous impact on our students and school community. Join us in welcoming Mrs. Maloy to the HCCA team! 🎊

We still have about 20 spots left in the camp before it is full! We are expanding registration which will now also allow incoming 6th graders the opportunity to attend. If you have a 6th grader who would love to come explore our programs, please click the link below to complete registration, and share this post for your friends and family who may also be interested.

Registration will remain open until Wednesday afternoon (5/20), or until the camp reaches capacity. Thanks so much, we can't wait to see everyone at camp this July!

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/7yieCgz4Mk3hqggp7

Happy Birthday to HCCA’s very own, Mrs. Turvin! 🎉🎂🥳🎈

Summer Camp Registration is off to a great start, and we are so excited to see everyone in July! There are still several open spots, so now is the perfect time to register your child or share with a friend who may be interested!

📢 Exciting News from HCCA! 📢

We are thrilled to announce our 3rd Annual Summer Exploration Camp for incoming 7th and 8th graders (2026-2027 school year) in Houston County Schools! 🎉 This camp is completely FREE—no cost to attend!

🛠️ What to Expect:
✅ Hands-on activities in various career fields
✅ Early career exploration opportunities
✅ A free camp t-shirt for all attendees
✅ Snack provided daily

📅 Camp Dates & Times:
📍 Houston County Career Academy
🕗 July 6th-9th, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

🚗 Transportation:
Students will be responsible for their own transportation to and from camp each day.

🚨 Registration Details:
Spots are very limited, and registration will open on Thursday, May 7th at 8:00 AM. Once we reach capacity, registration will close immediately—so don’t wait!

📝 Register Here (Link Will Not Be Active until May 7th at 8 AM):
https://forms.gle/8wM6GLVHFZ1QtPjEA
Don’t miss this amazing FREE opportunity to learn, explore, and have fun this summer! 🌟

Huge congratulations to our awesome HCCA Information Technology students for earning their CompTIA certifications! 👏💻🎉
These students put in a tremendous amount of hard work, dedication, and hands-on learning to achieve these industry-recognized credentials, and we could not be more proud of them!
🏆 CompTIA Core 1 & 2 Certification:
Dominic, Salvatore, Elijah, Jayla, Johnathan, Braden, Trystan, Zamarion, and Neveah
🏆 CompTIA Tech+ Certification:
Gage, Anthony, Jaden, and Breanna
Way to go, students! Your future in IT is bright, and this is just the beginning. Thank you to our IT program for continuing to prepare students with real-world skills and opportunities for success! 💙❤️

Congratulations to all of our students who were recognized as Employee of the Quarter for the 4th 9 weeks! We are so proud of you all!

Help us congratulate two of our amazing HCCA Cosmetology students, Flor and Charity, for earning their NRF Foundation Customer Service & Sales Certification! 👏💇‍♀️✨
This industry-recognized credential highlights their professionalism, communication skills, and commitment to excellent customer service , all skills that will help them succeed in the beauty industry and beyond!