MAC Academy / MAC Academy

The MAC Academy is designed for 16 to 24 year olds who are not enrolled in school. The MAC Program (Making A Change) assists students with job applications, resume writing, obtaining a driver’s license, and other daily life skills such as banking and learning how to live a healthy lifestyle. The program also offers instruction in obtaining a High School Equivalency Diploma, English (day and evening classes and tutoring) and even an opportunity to participate in one of our Career Training Programs, such as Nursing Assistant, Culinary, Electrical, Automotive Technology and Building Maintenance.

The program is unique because students are given an opportunity to learn about the community where they live by touring key points of interests around town and giving back by volunteering once a week at places like the Salvation Army and soup kitchens.

MAC Academy students at OACES celebrated their accomplishments:
Obtained Learners Permit
Got employed
Enrolled in CTE classes at OACES
Moved from ESL classes to HSE (High School Equivalency)
Completed Financial Literacy Classes
Completed 50 hours or more of community service
Community partners from Rochester attended the Award Ceremony

MAC Academy participants built garden beds by learning how to use a drill, painting frames, and filling beds with top soil. Students evidenced work skills of initiative, teamwork, and good attitude. Through hands-on learning, our group gave back to the community. This is our second year working on this garden.

The Rochester City School District does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status or political affiliation, and additionally does not discriminate against students on the basis of weight, gender identity, gender expression, and religious practices or any other basis prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws in employment or its programs and activities. The District provides equal access to community and youth organizations.