LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School Email Format
Education Administration ProgramsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
LAYC Career Academy Public Charter School operates in Washington, DC, offering a career-focused program within the public charter school framework. Its approach relies on positive youth development and an advisor-advocate model, with community-building and student recognition to foster belonging. Each student receives a personalized, self-paced learning plan, and the school provides free GED preparation for those who have not finished high school. For students who hold a GED or high school diploma, the school offers free Medical Assistant Training, A+ IT Certification, and college credits through dual enrollment, with all credentialing costs covered. As a Community School, it provides a Student Support Team and access to on-site health and social services, including health insurance, dental and mental health care, vision screenings with free glasses, vaccines and STI/HIV testing with birth control, toiletries, monthly diapers and baby supplies, and monthly food bank access.