College & Career Prep
The Future is Bright.
Our students proactively prepare for their dream future—whether that’s attending a top university or stepping into a new career.

Embracing a Personal Journey.
Each child has a bright future ahead—and they don’t have to limit themselves to one definition of success. We support our students as they plan their next step, whether they’re choosing college or a career.
Find A Purpose.
Our students explore many different paths—through clubs, career shadowing and internships, virtual college visits, and more.
Gain Hands-On Experience.
Courses focused on life skills teach students valuable lessons they’ll use beyond high school, in and out of the classroom.
Take The Next Step.
Teachers, advisors, and counselors meet with our students to discuss their interests and guide them—from course selection to applications.
Learning Pathways & Career Tracks
Students already dreaming of their future career can tailor their coursework to align with their goals.
Industry Partnerships & Certificates
We partner with leaders in industries like technology, business, and health to build programs that hold value in the job market.
K12 Digital Skills Academy
We encourage our students to start early when exploring what future success means to them. To help, we’ve built curated plans that give them the skills, experience, and knowledge they need to succeed—often in partnership with industry leaders.
A Variety of Options.
We offer several programs, each with their own unique structures and strengths. Here are some examples of how students learn at our schools:
Digital Skills Academy & Pathways
Allow students to graduate with industry certificates.
Journeys Symposium Classes at GWU Online High School
Focus on college and career planning.
Career Readiness Exploration Courses at Grand Canyon Private Academy.
Help students discover their path.
College Prep.
Our students prepare for college by exploring different universities, enrolling in college courses, and getting the support they need to stand out.
Dual Enrollment.
Through dual enrollment and early college programs, our students get a taste for university life while receiving college credit—they can even graduate with an associate’s degree or industry certificate.
College Prep Center
We provide valuable guidance on crafting compelling essays, ensuring strong recommendation letters, nailing college interviews, and more—starting early with high school freshmen.
1:1 Coaching
Our college admissions coaches and counselors are available throughout each student’s tenure to assist in setting meaningful goals and helping at every application stage.
Student Advisory Council.
Our Student Advisory Council offers the opportunity for select student leaders to take part in a paid internship opportunity, acting as peer advisors and K12 ambassadors.
Participating students get a jump-start on their careers with real-world experience they can share with classmates, inspiring their peers to prepare for the future as well.
You’ve Got Questions, We’ve Got Answers.

Students have gone on to attend many different postsecondary institutions, including Ivy League schools. We also offer courses and workshops for students interested in getting started on a career straight out of high school.
Career and college prep prepares students to take one or more industry-recognized certification exams, depending on the selected career pathway and how many courses they successfully complete. Certifications or credentials are issued by various certifying bodies, including Adobe®, Microsoft®, NOCTI®, and ACTE®.
An industry-recognized certification is a way your student can demonstrate to college admissions officers and employers that they have the skills and technical expertise to be successful in a particular field or role. Most certifications require students to take an exam to show they’re knowledgeable in the content. Exam requirements may include a hands-on component and may have an associated fee.
Students can stay at their local school and add career and college prep into their existing schedules through K12 Private Academy’s part-time option. This tuition-based opportunity lets students take career electives, prepare for industry certification exams, and get access to support services such as internships, networking opportunities, and career clubs, all while completing their local curriculum. Please note there is a fee associated with this flexible career and college prep option.
Some students already know what they want to do after high school, and taking career prep courses can give them a head start. Others may not know, and career and college prep can help them explore different occupations and career fields. Others may simply enjoy taking courses that they find relevant to their everyday lives. Career and college prep helps students build career specific skills and also master professional skills such as teamwork, project management, and leadership—all needed to succeed in college or the workplace.
Dual enrollment or dual credit refers to a program where high school students take courses, typically offered in partnership with a college or university, and receive both high school and college credit for completing them. Dual credit courses are often taken as an addition to regular high school courses and may not have as strict eligibility requirements as dual enrollment.
Dual credit opportunities vary by state, school, and partnerships with individual colleges and universities. Many K12 private programs offer dual enrollment options.