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Map Their Future With Career and College Prep at K12
Students explore their options and create a plan for what life can look like after graduation. Everyone’s path looks different and K12 meets students wherever they are on their expedition, empowering them get to where they want to be.
11 Popular Industry Clusters
35+ Career Pathways
50+ Participating Schools
Endless Possibilities
Be Ready for Whatever Comes Next
Whether their post-graduation plan is going to college, straight to work, or both, students can feel confident taking that step. With Career and College Prep, your student can build a job-ready portfolio that stands out to employers and colleges, all while also completing core courses to earn their high school diploma.
Career and College Prep students:
- Gain knowledge and skills from courses in high-demand areas
- Prepare to earn industry certifications and credentials
- Earn college credits early without added costs
- Join clubs and national organizations with peers and professionals
- Access tailored career guidance and college planning tools
Choose a Path or Explore New Options
College and career don’t have to be totally separate paths. Students can plan for both in the sequence that works best for them. They can learn about possibilities they never considered, try new things, and change course along the way. We’re here for it all.
Center Career Goals
Dive into courses in popular industries like business and entrepreneurship, healthcare, and IT. Students can develop the skills and knowledge to prepare to earn professional certifications , join clubs with others who share the same interests, and build skillsets they can use.
Confidently Approach College
Get ready for university life while still in high school. Students earn college credits via dual enrollment courses, take Advanced Placement® (AP) classes, and get help with applications and scholarships.
Discover the Possibilities
Not all of us know what we want to do when we grow up, and that’s okay. Take a deep dive into all the things Career and College Prep has to offer to help your student find their path forward.
Hear From Students and Families
Some students have known what career they want since they were little. Others are still trying to figure it out. Either position and anything in between is okay, and we’re here with tailored support. Hear how Career and College Prep helped actual online students and families get ready for the future.
Move From Class to Career With Tallo
Your teen can discover future paths that fit their strengths, and Tallo can help turn their dreams into reality through related courses, internships, and jobs. Plus, you get access to a huge scholarship database with more than $1.6 billion in opportunities.
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Help Your Teen Design the Map of Their Future
Many tuition-free online public schools powered by K12 offer Career and College Prep. If those in your area don’t, we also offer reasonably priced private school options. Specific program offerings and career pathways vary by state and by school.
Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor. Career and College Prep is primarily a program for high school students, with some exploration components available 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.