At Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC) we don’t limit opportunities; we expand them. Attend our public school academy for middle and high school students and graduate with a high school diploma and an associate’s degree from Jackson College – both tuition-free! But that’s not all. Through our partnership with the Jackson Area Career Center, you can obtain certifications and licensing in high earning vocations while enrolled at JPEC.
It's a Win-Win-Win
A study conducted by the Community College Research Center confirms that combining a high school diploma with an associate’s degree and a professional license or certification improves your earning potential.
Earn 60 college credits or more and get certified in high demand fields like:
automotive technology
construction
culinary arts
esthetics
health care
We Teach the Skills You’ll Need
In addition to practical knowledge in a chosen vocation, hiring managers are looking for employees who are lifelong learners with skills like curiosity, creative thinking, resilience, flexibility, and agility.
We foster confidence at JPEC so you can explore all your options in a safe place and figure out what you want to do. Try things here. It’s free!
It’s Open Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year. Complete a registration form now before Open Enrollment ends April 30th.
About Jackson Preparatory & Early College
As a public school academy for middle and high school students Jackson Preparatory & Early College (JPEC), Michigan’s only whole school Early College program with a middle school, offers 6th – 13th graders the opportunity to foster independence safely. Founded more than a decade ago and housed at Jackson College, JPEC offers access to world-class facilities which enables us to provide an excellent tuition-free education that includes credit-earning college courses and career-defining certifications. We value competency-based learning -- what you know how to do, not just what you know. Achieve an associate’s degree and a high school diploma simultaneously. Every student can succeed here. Enroll now. Find us at jacksonpec.org. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
