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Need More Help?Online Career and College Prep Curriculums
A different kind of career and college prep curriculum.
Is your teen already seriously considering what they want to be when they grow up? Are they thinking about the possibilities that lie beyond high school graduation? Career and College Prep can be the perfect choice to add to their education experience.
Career and College Prep
Career and College Prep helps prepare students for lifelong careers in a variety of fields, and in a variety of ways. As they accomplish the usual school subjects, they have the chance to explore a whole different way of learning.
From interactive classes that help them develop problem-solving skills, to unlocking different job shadowing experiences or getting a head start on college credits,* Career and College Prep has options for students with all sorts of goals.
Students can choose to be part of the Career and College Prep program through a K12-powered online school, or they can choose including a more flexible learning option that allows students to remain at their local school for core academics and participate in take Career and College Prep courses, clubs, and other activities online.
Attend online classes
Live, teacher-led classes help them learn in real time and connect with other students.
Work together
Students collaborate with classmates to study, complete projects, and network.
Work independently
By navigating their own resources, learning time management, and studying alone, students learn how to stand on their own.
Join Peers
Students can choose from a variety of clubs (including career-specific ones) to get involved and meet other students.
Top 5 Things to Know About Career and College Prep
What happens when a student chooses Career and College Prep?
Take a look at a how Sarah is preparing for her career in healthcare:
Interested in another example?
Let’s say a student named Alyssa loves making her own jewelry and wants to explore a career in entrepreneurship. Our Entrepreneurship pathway gives her the opportunity to explore the business side of making her love of accessories into a career: from launch to growth, and marketing to fundraising. As a part of this pathway, she’ll be able to:
Explore what makes a business successful
Learn how to promote her business and attract investors
Discover what it takes to launch and grow a business
*Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor.
**Career and College Prep is a program for grades 9–12. At some schools, career exploration is offered in middle school.
†Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.