From The CEO - Dr. Rick Townsend

Rick Townsend - CEOWelcome to the Golden Isles Career Academy. As Chief Executive Officer, I am thrilled to be a part of this dynamic educational facility and proud to represent the students, faculty and Board of GICCA as the CEO.

The Career Academy is in the eleventh academic year of operation. During our first eight years we enjoyed many highlights and impressive growth which included the arrival of Coastal Pines Technical College as our advanced learning, post-secondary educational partner. Our foundation has made financial commitments to support our students Over $50,000 in scholarships has been awarded to our students in the past five years.

Additionally, over $50,000 has been given to support student’s travel for their academic competitions such as robotics, automotive, welding, and graphic design. We also support service learning and volunteerism at the Career Academy. We’ve helped out partners such as the Coastal Youth Symphony, Golden Isles Ballet, Goodwill, Kiwanis and Manna House. The foundation is a 510 (c) (3) nonprofit and a United Way agency.

The Career Academy is unique because of the implementation of the business led governance system where the CEO reports to a Board of Directors which consists of business leaders. This is truly unique within the College & Career Academy network and the state of GA where the CEO position is funded by the three major partners (Glynn County School System, Coastal Pines Technical College and the Glynn County Business Community which makes up a majority of the Board of Directors).

GICA is poised for continued growth, offering state-of- the-art facilities and many exciting career pathways which prepare our students for successful, meaningful careers after graduation.

Please visit our website often. It offers the most up-to- date information about our dynamic programs, facilities and services. And if you haven't already visited our campus, please come by for a visit. I know you will be most impressed with what you see here. My contact information is 912-280- 4000, ext 4202, or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Until then...

Best Regards,
Rick Townsend

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    As required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Glynn County School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in admission to its programs, services, or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations.

    The Glynn County School System offers career and technical education programs at Brunswick High School, the Golden Isles College & Career Academy and Glynn Academy. These programs are designed to prepare youth for a broad range of employment and further education opportunities and are offered under the guidance of certified teachers. The following programs are being offered this year: Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources; Construction; Arts, A/V & Technology & Film; Graphic Design & Communications; Business Management & Administration; Education & Training; Finance; Health Science; Hospitality & Tourism; Marketing; Family & Community Services; Information Technology (Digital Design, Computer Programming); Metals (Welding, Precision Machining); Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM); Transportation, Distribution & Logistics; and Collision Repair.

    All career and technical education programs follow the system’s policies of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, and disability in all programs, services, activities and employment. In addition, arrangements can be made to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency is not a barrier to admission or participation.

    For general information about these programs, contact:

    Senetra S. Haywood, Director
    Career and Technical Education
    Glynn County Schools
    Golden Isles College & Career Academy
    4404 Glynco Parkway
    Brunswick, GA 31525
    (912) 267-4100 ext. 1512
    shaywood@glynn.k12.ga.us