DUBLIN, Ga. — Helping students get a head start on their dream careers is the mission behind a new partnership between Dublin High School and Middle Georgia State University (MGA). The collaboration, announced as part of Dublin High’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program, offers students hands-on experience and a direct path toward jobs in health sciences and other fields.
The initiative links Dublin High’s nursing pathway with MGA’s nursing program, enabling students to earn college credits while still in high school. Earlier in the school year, the program partnered its Cybersecurity & Computer Science pathways with the university’s programs.
Students can now participate in dual enrollment programs that accelerate their progress toward certification and future employment.
For junior Journi Bostiac, the opportunity has already made a tangible impact.
“I bridged over to the dual enrollment course, so I’m at OFTC,” Bostiac said. “This is my last year, and I graduate with my certification in June. Then I’ll take the state exam to be certified.”
Bostiac plans to pursue a career in physical therapy and is already looking ahead to continuing her education at MGA. “Next year, I’ll be here at MGA during the cohort for nursing, so I’ll be ahead of the game,” she said. “When I go to college, I’ll already have some of the credits I need for my major.”
But for her, it’s not just about academics—it’s about purpose. “I just want to help people regain the abilities they used to have—like walking or even learning how to eat again.”
Programs like these are designed to provide more than technical skills. According to MGA Provost David Jenks, they’re also a smart financial decision.
“Middle Georgia State is still the most affordable state university in the system,” Jenks said. “Dual enrollment is fully funded—including textbooks and fees—so students can earn college credit and lower the cost of an already affordable degree.”
Dublin High Principal Michael Overstreet said the partnership is just the beginning. “Partnering with Middle Georgia State will allow us to expand that career pathway,” he explained. “We’re also looking at additional career opportunities as part of our memorandum of understanding with the university.”
As the school year winds down, Dublin High continues to spotlight what makes its CTAE program special. With more partnerships on the horizon, students are finding new ways to pursue their passions early and gain a meaningful edge for the future.
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