Winter 2027 College Readiness Cohort

Prepare Your Student for College

The Winter 2027 College and Career Readiness Cohort is a 12-week virtual dual-enrollment experience designed for current ninth- through 12th-grade students.

Through this asynchronous program, your student will earn two college credits while building a stronger understanding of themselves and the possibilities available to them after high school. They will identify personal strengths and interests, explore potential career pathways, and develop strategies for making informed decisions about their educational and professional goals.

Throughout the cohort, your student will also become more familiar with Oakland Community College (OCC), gain experience using tools and resources that support career and educational exploration, and begin connecting their interests to future college, career, and life opportunities.

The program runs for 12 weeks, from Feb. 8 to April 30, 2027.

Your student can expect to:

• Participate in CNS 1150: Career Planning.
• Have the opportunity to earn two college credits.
• Receive targeted support from the OCC Dual Enrollment & K-12 Partnerships team.
• Attend virtual Dual Enrollment Student Success Seminars to explore OCC opportunities, resources, and support services.
• Receive OCC swag and a certificate upon successful completion of the course.

 

Course Your Student Will Take

CNS 1150: Career Planning (2 credit hours)

This interactive career planning class will encourage students to explore their abilities, interests, skills, values and other aspects of self. Emphasis is placed on understanding the career decision-making and goal-setting processes while utilizing current technology for career research and job search skills. In addition to educational planning, students may gain an understanding of how to apply this knowledge in an ever-changing world.

 

Cost

The cost for this two-credit program is:

• $348 for in-district students
• $558 for out-of-district students

Funding may be available. Please talk with your high school counselor to determine whether your high school may fully sponsor this program using available dual-enrollment funds.

 

Next Steps

To participate in the Winter 2027 College Readiness Cohort:

1. Complete the program interest form below. Once complete, a member of the K-12 Partnerships team will contact you regarding the next steps.
2. Apply to OCC as a dual-enrollment student for Winter 2027. If you are already an OCC dual-enrollment student, you do not need to apply again.
   
   Apply to OCC
   
   
3. Complete the HSDE Authorization Form.
4. Complete the required preregistration steps in MyOCC:
   • Online orientation
   • English self-placement
   • Online learning readiness course

Important: Students participating in this cohort do not need to register themselves for CNS 1150. Students who complete the required steps will be registered for the course by the OCC Dual Enrollment & K-12 Partnerships team.

 

Deadline

All steps (1–4) must be completed by Friday, Dec. 11, 2026.

Spots are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all available spots are filled, additional applicants will be placed on a waitlist.

After we receive your completed interest form, a member of the K-12 Partnerships team will contact you to help guide you through the next steps.

Questions? Contact secondary@oaklandcc.edu.

 

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