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Need More Help?Career and College PREP Programs
Explore Careers: Where the Future Begins
What does your teen want to be when they grow up? Whether they have a clear goal in mind or are eager to explore multiple avenues, Career and College Prep paves the way toward a fulfilling future.
Middle school
Middle schoolers explore industries, link their interests to potential career paths, and develop essential skills like time management and communication.
High school
High schoolers dive deeper into career fields they’re passionate about with industry-specific courses that offer hands-on experience in everything from healthcare to IT.
Full- and part-time programs
Career exploration is accessible to all K12-powered students. Career and College Prep is offered in K12-powered schools nationwide and the K12 Private Academy offers supplemental options for part-time students.
Take the K12 Career Quiz
Help your child understand their personality type and the career pathway that suits their strengths with our interactive career quiz.
Charting the Path to Success
Online career readiness education makes it easy for your teen to discover their dream job. With the help of a dedicated team, they can explore different industries and uncover their passions.
Student organizations
With career clubs, community service, interscholastic competitions, and field trips teens learn about different industries and make friends along the way.
Job shadowing
Industry professionals provide insight into their day-to-day careers through virtual and in-person job shadowing.
Career counselors and teachers
Counselors and teachers help students pursue promising career paths through strength evaluations, personalized coaching, and more.
Industry advice
Teachers host guest speakers to give teens a glimpse into different careers. Students can ask questions and get advice from industry professionals to help narrow their path.
FAQ
The earlier you encourage exploration for your teen, the sooner they’ll discover their dream job. Students in our Career and College Prep program can explore pathways before graduating high school.
The best way to help your teen find a career they love is through exploration. It’s best to focus on their interests and strengths, so they can dive deep and feel confident in their chosen path.
Career exploration typically involves learning about a wide variety of jobs, exploring a particular area deeper, and then trying a hand at the job itself.
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*Career and College Prep is a program for grades 9–12. At some schools, career exploration is offered in middle school.