College & Career
Teaching Arizona Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Arizona 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 Pearson's Head of Career Solutions, Lorna Bryant, about how we prepare students for future career paths through partnerships with organizations like Coursera, HOSA, Home Depot Path to Pro, The SEMI Foundation, and more!
Our Partners
Arizona 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.
Home Depot Path to Pro
- Connections Academy students (ages 16+), their families, and recent graduates can:
- explore free on-demand online courses in the skilled trades like electrical and HVAC.
- join a network of skilled trade professionals and employers.
College Prep
Preparing Arizona Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona 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 just a few of the many colleges that have accepted Connections Academy students.
Top College Acceptances
Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona
195
Arizona Connections Academy graduates
45%
plan on attending a two- or four-year college
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report.
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