MEET STRIDE CAREER PREP
Stride Career Prep: A New Approach to Career Readiness Education
Stride Career Prep: A New Approach to Career Readiness Education
Stride K12 has been a leader in online education for more than 20 years, giving students and families the power of personalized learning plus the benefits of the classroom at home. Our career readiness education program, Stride Career Prep, empowers middle and high school students to start preparing for their careers* while completing their education requirements. Stride Career Prep students gain access to support services like internships, career coaching, networking opportunities, and career clubs.
Stride Career Prep students get the chance to:
Take career-related courses to prepare for in-demand industries
Gain work experience, industry exposure, and a professional network
Learn skills that prepare them for real-world experiences
Earn college credits and prepare for certification exams*
Stride Career Prep is offered at Stride K12-powered tuition-free and tuition-based schools across all 50 states.* Students also have the option to remain in their local school while participating in Stride Career Prep on a part-time, more flexible basis through K12 Private Academy.
College and Career Prep Advice from Our Success Coaches
High school students at Stride K12-powered public schools have exclusive access to our Success Coaches. They meet virtually with students to offer advice on creating resumes, networking, interviewing, financial aid, college preparation, internships, and more—all at no cost.
BENEFITS
Students and parents love Stride Career Prep. Here's why.
Students and parents love the Stride Career Prep program and its learning experiences.
See what they have to say¹:
93% of parents are satisfied with their student’s experience with Stride Career Prep.
93% of parents are satisfied with the Career Prep curriculum.
90% of parents feel this program helps their high school student prepare for a career.
90% of parents are satisfied with the program’s dual-credit offerings.
78% of graduates who responded to a 2022 survey on career readiness believe they are excelling at their current job. See the survey results.
74% of graduates who responded feel optimistic about their career direction. See the survey results.
EXPLORE A FUTURE CAREER
Choose an industry. Discover a future.
Whatever your student is thinking about the future, they can start exploring career options with Stride Career Prep.** We offer ten different career fields:
*Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor.
**Stride Career 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.
¹2020 Spring Destinations Career Academy Student Satisfaction Survey Findings, October 13, 2020
The Stride K12-powered career readiness program formerly known as Destinations Career Academy is now Stride Career Prep.
