Mansfield Christian
Career Academy Program
Helping Students Discover Their Calling Before College
Most students graduate without clear direction. College is expensive, and uncertainty can lead to lost time, stress, and wasted opportunities. At Mansfield Christian School, we want our students to step into the next season with clarity and purpose.
The Mansfield Christian Career Academy Program (MCCAP) helps high school students explore real career paths before they graduate. Through mentorship, hands-on experience, and Christ-centered guidance, students begin to see how their gifts and calling can come together.
What Makes MCCAP Different
Real experiences reveal real direction
Students in grades 11–12 take four MCCAP courses during the school day that help them explore a field of interest. Whether they’re drawn to healthcare, engineering, ministry, or business, they begin to understand what the work is really like, and if it fits their strengths, passions, and purpose.
Every student is paired with a Christian guide
Once a month, each student meets with a mentor who works in their chosen field. These mentors don’t just talk about the job, they model how to lead with integrity, faith, and purpose.
Hands-on experience builds readiness
Each MCCAP student completes 40 hours of internship experience with a local Christian professional. It’s real-world learning that strengthens responsibility, communication, and decision-making.
Career Academy Program Tracks Available
Each career academy track includes four elective courses designed specifically for career exploration. Students meet monthly with a Christian mentor in their chosen field and complete 40 hours of hands-on internship experience. Throughout the career academy program, they also have opportunities to connect with professionals and gain real insight into the day-to-day work of that career. Students apply during the first semester of 10th grade and begin coursework in 11th grade. The program fee is $200 per year.
Hands-On Learning for Who They’re Becoming
This track is designed for students interested in medical and healthcare careers. Through classroom instruction, mentoring, and real-world experience, students will explore how their God-given gifts can be used to serve others and honor Christ in the field of health.
Program Highlights:
- Four health-focused courses taken during the school day:
- Intro to Health Care 1 (Fall, Junior Year)
- Intro to Health Care 2 (Spring, Junior Year)
- Faith in Your Work (Fall, Senior Year)
- CAPstone Project (Spring, Senior Year)
- 40 hours of hands-on internship experience across two years
- Monthly mentoring with a Christian healthcare professional
- Guest speakers and classroom visits from local professionals
- Exploration of careers such as nursing, physical therapy, dentistry, EMT, pharmacy, and more
- Completion earns a blue honor cord and official transcript recognition
This track equips students to explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on projects, mentorship, and real-world problem solving. Students learn how their skills can make an impact for Christ in fields that shape the future.
Program Highlights:
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Four STEM-focused courses taken during the school day:
- Science Technologies & Engineering 1 (Fall, Junior Year)
- Science Technologies & Engineering 2 (Spring, Junior Year)
- Computer & Information Technologies (Fall, Senior Year)
- CAPstone Project (Spring, Senior Year)
- 40 hours of hands-on experience with a STEM professional over two years
- Monthly mentoring with a Christian professional in engineering, aviation, IT, or another STEM field
- Guest speakers and classroom visits from local experts
- Career exposure includes robotics, cybersecurity, CAD, 3D printing, aviation, programming, and more
- Students may compete in robotics and boat regatta events
- Completion earns a green honor cord and official transcript recognition
This track is for students who feel drawn to church leadership, missions, or serving others through ministry. With real experience and one-on-one mentorship, students grow in faith, communication, and calling while discovering how God can use their life for His work.
Program Highlights:
- Four ministry-focused courses taken during the school day:
- Character, Calling & Competencies (Fall, Junior Year)
- Leadership & Discipleship (Spring, Junior Year)
- Teaching the Bible (Fall, Senior Year)
- CAPstone Project (Spring, Senior Year)
- 40 hours of hands-on ministry or missions experience over two years
- Monthly mentoring with a ministry professional matched to student interests
- Class visits and guest speakers from local churches and global missions organizations
- Career exploration includes youth ministry, preaching, worship tech, grief care, outreach, and more
- Completion earns a red honor cord and official transcript recognition
Billie
Maglott
Academy of Health
Professions Director
Stefen
Santos Jr.
Academy of STEM
Director
Dr. Corey
Branham
Academy of Ministry
and Missions
Director
Join the Career Academy Program
Help your child discover their God-given purpose and prepare for life beyond the classroom through the Career Academy.