Division of School and Community Academic Programs develops partnerships with the K-12 school community, to provide and coordinate college resources, staff and programs. The division is also responsible for all outreach activities including recruitment and campus tours. The division links all aspects of special academic programs, professional development for teachers and other services to area school districts and to other off-campus populations seeking college credit courses. The division provides both traditional credit programs and creative new programs and opportunities for students, teachers, administrators and other off-campus organizations.

Upward Bound Academy
The Upward Bound Academy at Camden County College is an academic and culturally enriching program for high school students seeking opportunities beyond their traditional school experience. Created for students who want to pursue college and develop the skills, attitude and aptitude for a higher educational experience. Program information and application can be found on the Upward Bound Academy link. For more information, contact Dr. Dennis Ferry at dferry@camdencc.edu.

College Bound Program
The College Bound Program is a pre-college enrichment program designed to help Gloucester City high school students complete secondary school and successfully pursue a post secondary education in the sciences, mathematics, or technology. The program also provide student support services that include counseling, tutoring, field trips, career awareness events, multicultural  enrichment activities, college admission and financial aide information sessions, and campus tours. For more information, contact Dr. Dennis Ferry at dferry@camdencc.edu.

Professional Development
Division of School and Community Academic Programs coordinates a variety of programs and professional development experiences geared to enhance classroom instruction and student learning. The professional activities include a variety of programs geared to providing teachers with a multitude of experiences directly related to the improvement of classroom instruction. Teacher professional development programs are available in the high technologies, allied health, business, human services and a variety of other fields and can be designed for individual teachers and/or districts. Teachers completing professional development activities at Camden County College receive a Certificate of Completion indicating course credit or College CEU's date and the College's Professional Provider number for current workshops. For more information, contact Jack Pesda at jpesda@camdencc.edu

• Lecture Series
  Medicine Gets Personal
  1st Responders in Autism

• Teacher Workshops
  Summer 2008
• Teacher Education
  Summer 2008
• AP Summer Institute for Teachers
  Summer 2008

Students can choose to take the program as either a certification requirement to become a teacher in New Jersey, or choose to apply the program as 15 credits toward a masters in teaching degree from New Jersey City University. An upcoming orientation will explain the process in more detail. For more information, contact Sheri Porreca at (856) 227-7200 ext. 4273 or Dianne Inforzato at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4530 or email, dinforzato@camdencc.edu.

You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility (CE) from the County Superintendent's Office (address below).
State Department of Education
Camden County Superintendent of Schools
Forrest Hall - 509 Lakeland Rd.
Blackwood, NJ 08012
Phone: (856) 401-2402

For The New Pathways to Teaching in New Jersey Student Handbook please click here.

Substitute Teacher Program
A 20-hour course for potential substitute teachers. This is a "one stop" program partnership with the county superintendent's office and Camden County school districts. The program addresses the massive shortage of substitute teachers in Camden County. It is offered at all three campuses, however it is also offered as a school district course. For more information, contact Dianne Inforzato at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4530 or email, dinforzato@camdencc.edu.

Substitute School Nurse Program
The Substitute School Nurse Program provides training for RN's to be substitute school nurses. This program addresses the county need for substitute school nurses through a "one stop" one-day program for registered nurses desiring to substitute as a school nurse in Camden County schools. For more information, contact Dianne Inforzato at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4530 or email, dinforzato@camdencc.edu.

Contract College Credit Program
Schools, Business and Industries can offer on-site college courses at their site through this contract program. For more information, contact, Rocco Toci via email at ratoci@hotmail.com.

Neighborhood Courses - Schedule
Off-campus College sites at various high schools in the county offer evening College credit classes. Current sites include: Camden Catholic High School, Pennsauken High School, Eastern High School, Winslow Township Middle School, Gloucester City High School and Collingswood High School. For more information contact, Rocco Toci at rtoci@camdencc.edu.

Summer Programs
A variety of activities for students in grades K-12 are offered in the summer. They include: World Language (grades K-6) and Aviation camps (grades 7-11) students; tech prep summer exploratory programs for high school students; and teacher training programs. For more information, contact Rick Camacho via email, rcamacho@camdencc.edu.

Brookfield Academy
This is a partnership program with Brookfield Academy, an alternate education school, to help
students develop the skills necessary to be successful in college. The "transition to college" program is designed for 11th and 12th grade high school students. Brookfield Academy has classroom space on the Blackwood Campus. Students enroll in a college course each semester while completing their high school graduation requirements. For more information, contact Frederick Cappello via email, fcappello@camdencc.edu.

Self Employment Assistance Program (SEA)
This program is a partnership with the New Jersey Department of Labor. It provides 60 hours of quality entrepreneurial training for individuals contemplating starting a business. Instruction includes all aspects of business operations including: how to start and manage your own business; how to organize your records, taxes and budget; how to market your business; and, how to develop a business plan. For more information, contact Dianne Inforzato at (856) 227-7200, ext. 4530 or email, dinforzato@camdencc.edu.

Student Skill Competitions
The College offers a number of varied competitions which reinforce students' skills such as: New Jersey Science Olympiad, Engineering week activities; Math skills contest; and computer skills contests. For more information, contact Gil Ryan at gryan@camdencc.edu .

Pre-Engineering/Photonics (Laser) Program
The Pre-Engineering/Photonics program is a partnership with the Camden County Technical Schools. High school students in the 11th and 12th grades at the Camden County Technical School, Gloucester Township Campus, receive college instruction. Students also visit the Blackwood Campus during the school year. The program is entering its fourth year and provides students with up to ten college credits per year. For more information contact Margo Venable at mvenable@camdencc.edu.

Apprenticeship
Camden County College is a partner with the Camden County Technical School Apprenticeship Program. The College provides advisement services, as well as, college courses to student apprentices. Apprentices can earn a two-year degree in Technical Studies. For more information, contact Frederick Cappello via email, fcappello@camdencc.edu.

T³  Technology, Teens, and Teamwork Program
Camden County College has entered into a partnership program with the Barrington and Magnolia School Districts designed to familiarize 8^th graders with various careers in the Information Technology (IT) field. Students use critical thinking skills to complete hands on projects in the field of technology. The program is further enhanced by various experiential learning experiences on the College campus.  For more information, contact Margo Venable at mvenable@camdencc.edu.

21^st Century Community Learning Centers-Gloucester City Public Schools
Through cooperation with Camden County College, the Educational Information and Resource Center (EIRC) the Gloucester City Public Schools and the community of Gloucester City, the 21^st Century Learning Centers Program provides high quality after-school and summer programs for students and their families attending grades 4 to 12 who reside in Gloucester City. Students are also provided a broad array of youth development and services for families of participating students. In addition, high school juniors and seniors and their parents are able to take college courses at the two GOAL center sites, one in the middle school and one in the high school. For more information, contact Rick Camacho at rcamacho@camdencc.edu.

21^st Century Community Learning Centers – Camden County Technical Schools
High quality after school programs are provided for students at both Pennsauken and Gloucester Township Campuses. Through this program, students are provided academic enrichment/tutoring, and technology literacy.  All educational activities are designed to meet state standards. In addition Camden County College provides opportunities for eligible students to take college courses for credit. For more information contact Margo Venable at mvenable@camdencc.edu.

For more information contact:
Frederick L. Cappello, Dean
Division of School and Community Academic Programs
Wilson East Room 102
856-227-7200 ext 4530 email dinforzato@camdencc.edu