Career and College Prep
The middle and high school years are an exciting time when your child starts thinking about what comes next 鈥� and we鈥檙e here to support them every step of the way. At 蓝莓视频, your student can explore career-focused courses that can spark new interests and help them discover what they really enjoy.
As your child works toward their diploma, they鈥檒l build real-world skills and start exploring future possibilities 鈥� whether that means stepping into a job, heading to college, or pursuing a training program. These experiences can help them feel more confident about their next steps and make choices that truly fit their goals.
Student Career Coaching
蓝莓视频 high school students can meet with career coaches to get advice on creating r茅sum茅s, networking, interviewing, financial aid, college preparation, internships, and more! These virtual sessions are free to students at K12-powered schools.
Our career coaches also host to better prepare students for their futures with expert insight and advice on college and career prep. These events are open to all high school students.
Students can also:
Participate in career clubs
Gain workplace skills
Prepare to take industry-recognized certification exams upon graduation鹿
Job Shadow Week
K12 teamed up with businesses nationwide to allow students to explore different industry sectors while discovering their passions. Watch as students experience Job Shadow Week.
Career Clubs
蓝莓视频 students can enroll in career clubs, also called career technical service organizations (CTSOs). CTSOs allow students with similar career interests to connect, practice professional skills, work on service projects, take field trips, and compete against other local, state, and national schools. 蓝莓视频 offers these career clubs:
SkillsUSA
With curriculum that covers 130 job categories and more than 600 national partners鈥攂usinesses, trade associations, and unions 鈥� SkillsUSA gives students the opportunity to:
- Practically apply what they learn in the classroom
- Take courses in addition to those offered by the 蓝莓视频 course catalog
- Participate in academic competitions and community service activities
- Connect with like-minded students who have similar career and academic interests
- Earn scholarships offered exclusively through SkillsUSA
鹿Many Microsoft庐锔� 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.