Criteria & Eligibility

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Requirements for the Career Development Academy

The 2024 Career Development Academy will be an in-person program at Mercer County Community College.
To be considered for participation in this program, a complete application must be received. The information submitted should be typewritten or in pen. To be eligible for this program, applicants must follow the criteria below: 

  • COVID-19 vaccination is no longer required for participation in the Career Development Academy.
  • You must be entering the 8th or 9th grade (a current 7th or 8th grader) living in or attending a school in Trenton or Mercer County New Jersey.
  • You must have a minimum C+ overall grade in classes (grade point average).
  • You must complete the student online application.
  • You must submit your latest report card.
  • Your parents must be willing to support the Institute’s mission, goals, and objectives.