02/05/2026
Cottage Health and Santa Barbara Unified School District have entered a historic partnership to form Cottage Health Careers Academy at San Marcos High School, creating a new educational pathway for students interested in pursuing careers in healthcare.
An expanded academy recently launched and is being developed with the support of a $1.5 million gift from Cottage to fund curriculum design, facility improvements, instructional materials, clinical preparation and other educational enhancements.
Currently open to San Marcos High School students in grades 10-12, and for grade 9 beginning this fall, the academy offers courses in a variety of clinical areas to help inspire and prepare students for a range of healthcare careers, including the nursing profession.
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