The Early College Academy (ECA) focuses on preparing for the future, one student at a time, connecting them to high-skill/high-wage careers through dual enrollment in college courses. Dual Enrollment is the centerpiece strategy to improve college access and the successful transition of students from secondary to post-secondary education. The Career Enrichment Center (CEC) is a magnet school academy model that provides opportunities for advanced, in-depth learning. Students from all Albuquerque high schools can choose unique courses from a variety of career areas, including medicine, computers, engineering, health, languages, business, and CTE courses including vocational classes. The ECA is also a college-prep magnet high school with classes scheduled in the morning so that students may take CEC, UNM, or CNM classes in the afternoon. UNM and CNM classes may apply toward an Associate or four-year degree.