Preparing 9th – 12th grade students for high-demand IT careers

The Accelerated College and Employability Skills (ACCESS) Academy is an innovative partnership between George Mason University’s College of Education and Human Development, Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS), and Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) based in Northern Virginia for students in grades 9-12. This unique program is designed to give students an alternative educational pathway that expands access to information technology (IT) education and skills essential for IT careers.

Any rising 9th – 12th grade students in the Commonwealth of Virginia may apply to our lottery system.