Online Career 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? Do they think about the possibilities that lie beyond high school graduation? Our career and college prep program can be the perfect choice to add to their education experience.
The career and college prep program helps prepare students for lifelong careers in various 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 project-based classes that help them to develop problem-solving skills to unlocking different job shadowing experiences or getting a head start on college credits,* There are 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. Alternatively, they can choose a more flexible learning option that allows students to remain at their local school for core academics, take career-focused courses, and participate in clubs and other online activities.
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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.
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Learning outside the classroom. Skills for a lifetime.
Many of our career and college prep program courses include project-based learning or PBL. PBL helps students develop crucial problem-solving skills they'll take with them into their careers and adulthood.
With project-based learning activities, students are tasked with solving realistic problems similar to those they'll encounter on job sites after high school. And by focusing on collaboration, students get exposure to the teamwork required for success in the workplace.
What is project-based learning?
What happens when a student participates in 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
Ready to look at career field possibilities and sample schedules? Take a look at our course list.
*Opportunities vary by school; please visit your school page or check with your school counselor.
**The career and college prep program is offered to eligible high school students. Some schools also offer career exploration 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..
