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Need More Help?Career Prep Programs for Future Readiness
At K12, your child can begin exploring potential career paths early on — all while tackling their educational requirements.
Jump-Start Their Professional Journey
Through K12 Career Prep, your child can:
Learn
Learn about in-demand fields like engineering, health sciences, and IT
Network
Network and gain work experience
Build
Build communication and problem-solving skills
Earn
Earn college credits and prepare for certification exams
Dive Into the Data
93
%
of parents are satisfied with their children’s Career Prep experience.
93
%
of parents feel that Career Prep helps their high schooler prepare for a career.
90
%
of parents are satisfied with the Career Prep curriculum.
90
%
of parents are satisfied with Career Prep’s dual-credit offerings.
Choose an Industry. Map Out a Future.
Students explore countless career paths in exciting fields like:
Engineering and Manufacturing
Health Sciences
Hospitality and Tourism
Information Technology
Marketing
Visual Arts and Communications
Introduce Eye-Opening Internships
With a selection of 16,000+ internships, your child will find opportunities that build a resume, cultivate real-world skills, and introduce new professional possibilities.
Treat Your Child to Personalized Career Counseling
Your child engages directly with a Success Coach to pick a path, craft a compelling resume, sharpen interviewing skills, prepare for college, and more — all at no cost.
Explore Frequently Asked Questions
Want to learn more about Career Prep? Have specific questions in mind? We’ve got answers.
Some students know what they want to do after high school, while others are still exploring.
Career Prep offers:
- Career counseling
- Career electives, clubs, and activities
- Internships
- Professional exam prep
- Career and Technical Student Organization membership
Career Prep is an optional program available at most K12-powered public schools and all K12-powered private schools. As students work toward their high school diplomas, they sample different career pathways and follow their interests.
Students may participate in live online class sessions led by state-certified teachers, complete self-paced independent lessons, or participate in local activities.
See A Day In the Life for more details.
Depending on your needs and location, cost of attendance varies:
- Free at most K12-powered online public schools
- Included with tuition at K12 Private Academy
- For an additional fee as a supplement to independent homeschool
Yes! Career Prep is available at K12-powered schools in all 50 states. Students can also remain at their local school while participating in Career Prep part-time through K12 Private Academy.
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