New collaboration expands college credit and career-ready opportunities for Multimedia Academy students
Fairfield, CA (March 13, 2026) – Armijo High School’s Multimedia Academy is expanding opportunities for students through an exciting partnership with Berkeley City College (BCC). This collaboration allows students to experience college-level multimedia production while still in high school, earn college credit, and build industry-ready portfolios along the way.
Through this partnership, students engage in hands-on coursework aligned with professional standards in multimedia design. By working directly with post-secondary instructors, students gain exposure to college expectations while continuing to receive the personalized support of their high school program.
“Our partnership with Berkeley City College has created an incredible opportunity for students to experience college-level multimedia production while still in high school,” said Holly Whitworth, Assistant Director of Secondary Education. “They’re gaining hands-on skills in storytelling, editing, and digital media that directly connect to industry expectations.”
“Watching students realize they can earn college credit and build a professional portfolio while they’re still in high school has been incredibly powerful,” said Armijo High Principal Matt Powell. “We’re excited to continue growing this pathway and opening the door for even more students to take advantage of this opportunity.”
The Multimedia Academy at Armijo High School prepares students for careers in digital arts, video production, graphic design, and emerging media industries. The addition of concurrent college coursework strengthens the pathway by bridging high school learning with post-secondary opportunities and workforce readiness.
“I have been so inspired watching our students step into a true college experience and rise to the challenge,” said Emily Kile, Multimedia Teacher at Armijo High School. “They are not only earning college credit, they are building confidence and realizing they are capable of succeeding at the next level right now. I am incredibly grateful to the Berkeley City College staff — Justin Hoffman, Joshua Dickinson, and Gustavo Rincon — for the way they have welcomed, encouraged and supported our students. Seeing our students feel valued and empowered to produce college-level work, and to truly believe they belong in these spaces, has been one of the most meaningful parts of this partnership.”
“This partnership reflects our commitment to expanding meaningful, real-world learning opportunities for our students,” said FSUSD Superintendent Jennifer Sachs. “By connecting high school pathways to college-level experiences, our incredible staff is not only helping students build confidence and earn valuable college credit, but also see a clear future in creative and high-demand industries.”
As the Multimedia Academy continues to grow, school leaders are excited to expand enrollment and provide even more students with access to accelerated learning opportunities in creative media fields.
Armijo High School is currently recruiting incoming 10th grade students for the 2026–2027 school year. Students interested in digital arts, video production, storytelling, and earning college credit while in high school are encouraged to apply. For more information about the Multimedia Academy, please contact Emily Kile at emilyki@fsusd.org.
