College & Career
Teaching Alabama Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Alabama Connections Academy, we believe there are many paths to success and strive to prepare our students with the skills, experiences, and connections they need with college prep, early career readiness offerings and beyond.
Here students have the opportunity to:
Hear from Lorna Bryant, Pearson Virtual School's Head of Career Solutions, about how Connections Academy students gain access to mentors, internships, and industry leaders—opening doors to real‑world experiences and preparing them for future careers.
Our Partners
Alabama Connections Academy Partnerships
Coursera
- Take courses designed to help students be successful in any career.
- Gain durable skills in areas like team leadership, adaptability, and time management.
Credly
Connections Academy students ages 13+ can:
- earn badges in leadership, teamwork, communications, and more!
- gain credentials aligned with NACE career-readiness competencies.
Future Business Leaders of America
- Gain real-world experiences that help provide school-to-work pathways.
- Develop insight into careers in business, information technology, and other fields.
- Build connections with collegiate and industry partners.
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College Prep
Preparing Alabama Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets Alabama graduation requirements
- Honors and Advanced Placement® courses designed for college preparation
- School counselors who can guide you through college selection and applications
College Acceptance
Where Alabama Connections Academy Students Are Going
When students learn in a way that works best for them, they can continue on to college and thrive. Graduates of Alabama Connections Academy have used their online public school education to secure spots at top colleges across the U.S. and around the world. Below are some Class of 2026 highlights, including just a few of the many colleges and universities that have accepted Connections Academy students.
991
Alabama Connections Academy Class of 2026 graduates
$41M+
Scholarships and awards earned by students
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2026 report.
Ready to Join Connections Academy?
Alabama Connections Academy is committed to helping each student gain the knowledge and skills they need to thrive, both in the classroom and long after graduation. Start the enrollment process now.