RPS 205 high school students job shadowed local professionals whose work aligns with the Service Academy. It's for those interested in helping others, social justice, law enforcement, detective work, fire, science, teaching, or child development. Pathways within the Education, Hospitality and Public Safety.

Thank you to the following businesses for hosting our students:

  • ASM Food & Beverage

  • Beef A Roo

  • Beyer Early Childhood Center 

  • Chicago Rockford International Airport

  • Constance Lane Elementary

  • Fairview Early Childhood Center

  • Flinn Middle School

  • Gregory Elementary School

  • Johnson Elementary School

  • Lincoln Middle School

  • Nashold Early Childhood Center

  • Rockford Police Department

  • RPS 205 Nutrition Services

  • Washington Elementary School

  • Winnebago County Courthouse & State's Attorney Office

  • YMCA Children's Learning Center

College & Career Academies are small learning communities that provide real world experiences with local businesses and professionals, linking schoolwork and the workplace. Regular coursework is presented within the context of the academy's focus. Academies within each high school help ensure that graduating students are better prepared for college and the workforce.