Suffolk Public Schools -College and Career Academy at Pruden

The College and Career Academy at Pruden is a career and technical education center operated by Suffolk Public Schools, located in Suffolk, Virginia. The academy provides secondary students and adult learners with structured, hands-on training in a range of career pathways. Programs are aligned with Virginia's CTE standards and are designed to lead to industry credentials, post-secondary readiness, or direct workforce entry.

Career pathways at the academy include Health and Medical Sciences, Information Technology, Business and Finance, Trade and Industrial Education, and other technically oriented disciplines. Students may earn industry certifications and career readiness credentials as part of their program completion. The academy serves Suffolk City students as well as participants through regional workforce training agreements.

Situated in Suffolk, VA, the College and Career Academy at Pruden serves the Hampton Roads western corridor, including the city of Suffolk and surrounding Isle of Wight and Southampton areas. As a publicly operated CTE facility, it provides a no-cost or low-cost technical training option for area students and adult learners.