Lane Career Academy
What is the Lane Career Academy (LCA)?
One part education, one part industry-recognized credentials, and one part community impact-driven experience, the LCA is a collaboration between Lane ESD, its 16 component school districts, and education and industry partners. It is a regional extension of existing high school CTE programs that brings students across Lane County together with industry partners to provide hands-on learning environments.
Students can experience firsthand what it is like to work alongside industry professionals and learn valuable professional skills. Some classes and training are offered asynchronously. LCA programming is a year long and free to students attending Lane County Public Schools. Preference is given to juniors and seniors, but open to all.
“Kaden has demonstrated his commitment to the line trade by already completing a pre-apprenticeship program and participating in multiple job shadows. He’s doing everything he can to prepare himself and we know he’ll be a great lineman one day”
Regional Programs
HOPE Factory
The Hope Factory trains students in trades such as welding, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and manufacturing – all while learning technical and workplace skills. Students earn high school/college credits and a BOLI Pre-Apprenticeship Certification, OSHA 10, First Aid/CPR, and NCCER credentials, all while in a factory setting. Navigate your pathway to the trades!
“The HOPE Program really helped open my eyes to a lot of programs around, a lot of opportunities where I can advance my resume and my experience, so I can follow the career I want. When we’re doing everything on the floor, putting insulation or putting up sheating, all of that is preparing me for whatever job I am going to get when I head on full time here.”
Emergency Services
Emergency Services provides students training for careers in emergency fire (structural and wildland) and EMT – all while completing hands-on skill training days at local fire stations. Students earn high school/college credits, CPR/BLS, Wildland and Emergency Medical Responder Certifications. Navigate your pathway to emergency services!
“This pathway has had a profound impact on me. It’s helped me grow, gain confidence, and develop the skills that are shaping my future, all made possible by the incredible support of my instructors.”
Behavioral Health
The Behavioral Health Pathway program supports students in becoming behavioral health advocates and/or service providers – all while learning how to apply mental health wellness, skills, and practices. Students earn high school/college credits, First Aid/CPR, QPR, Sources of Strength, Teen Mental Health First Aid, de-escalation, and Peer Support Specialist certifications. Navigate your pathway to behavioral health!
“The program has helped me understand what behavioral health is, what I might want to do, and how behavioral health is involved in any career. It also teaches you how to regulate yourself and others.”