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Perry Career Academy celebrates 7th Construction Ready cohort, touts career pathways
Summary
Perry Career Academy and partners celebrated the seventh Construction Ready cohort, highlighting hands‑on credentials and the program’s role as an alternative to four‑year degrees in Clayton County Public Schools.
Staff member opened the event at Perry Career Academy announcing a celebration for the seventh cohort completing the Construction Ready program, saying it is part of "Clayton County Public Schools commitment to helping the students identify their pathway beyond graduation." The speaker framed the program as a practical alternative for students who do not plan to attend four‑year institutions and praised partnerships that sustain the training.
The staff member said many students already have building skills through family experience — "They are already plumbers. They work with their uncles and their fathers" — and emphasized that the program can produce outcomes comparable to a college degree. The event highlighted the program's role in community workforce development and the ongoing partnership between the school and local employers.
