THINC College & Career Academy achieved Model Academy status with the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) this November. On hand at the NCAC National Conference in Philadelphia to receive the award were (l-r); Dr. Chris Williams, Veleka Battle, Carrie Tomlin, Aidan Blackwell, Dr. Brian Shumate, and Gerald Wyatt.

Dr. Williams, Mrs. Tomlin, and Mr. Blackwell also presented at the conference on how THINC and Troup County Schools works with their regional business and industry partners to provide career programs such as THINC Expeditions (Youth Apprenticeship) and THINC Fast (interviewing practice) to Troup County students.

The THINC Expeditions program provides opportunities for young people and employers to map their futures together through youth apprenticeships. THINC Expeditions was formed by a consortium of stakeholders committed to capitalizing on and cultivating Troup County’s rising talent by offering solutions to hiring high school students. THINC Expeditions is a part of the TCSS Work-Based Learning Program (WBL).

Students selected for Expeditions apprenticeships can explore and learn about careers with local companies whose business aligns with their academic interests and long-term career goals. In order to start that process, please join the THINC Expeditions Google Classroom (access code: M35AL6A) to view more information about our employer partners and to fill out an application. Once students join, they should check their student emails and the Classroom frequently for updates.

For questions and/or application assistance, contact Carrie Tomlin - tomlincl@troup.org 

The below are short guides to accessing and completing homework via Google Classroom. 

Parent and Student Guide to Google Classroom - 1 pager

Parent and Student Guide to Google Classroom - PPT Presentation

2 - minute video for Parent and Student Guide to Google Classroom 

Rosemont Elementary shows their appreciation to Clearview Elementary cafeteria staff and bus drivers along with bus buddies as they deliver meals and Learning Packets to our students in the community. These special people are among the many heroes in our community! To date, we have served over 2,400 meals.

Troup County School System is now in Phase II of providing curriculum materials for our students. In addition to what your child’s teacher may have provided, students can now download and print grade-level curriculum materials using this link.
 

Printed packets are also available for pick up this week during meal distribution times. The packets will be available at school locations serving meals and along the bus routes with meal delivery services.
 

Website Link for Curriculum Materials

PDF Listing of Food Distribution List

THINC Expeditions, a Work-Based Learning program of the Troup County School System, is starting its 2020 recruitment phase. THINC Expeditions works with major local employers to offer internships and paid positions to rising 11th & 12th grade students willing to explore work in high-demand careers. Positions available in manufacturing and healthcare facilities are the focus this year, which include internships in engineering, marketing, IT, and accounting, as well as departmental rotations for exposure.  Business and community employer partners in THINC Expeditions include: Colony Bank, Duracell, Hyundai Transys, Interface, KIA, Malone Staffing, Mando, Millikin, Mobis, and TrackMobile. 

Student information sessions have been scheduled for all of the high schools and THINC: Jan. 21 (LHS), Jan. 23 (THS), Jan 30 (CHS), Feb. 5 (THINC).

Any businesses or organization who are interested in learning more should contact Carrie Tomlin - 706-668-6806. Any parents or students interested in learning more should contact Christopher Lee at leeca@troup.org or 706-668-6800.