College & Career

Teaching Great Lakes Learning Academy Students To Be Future-Ready

At Great Lakes Learning 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.

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For the 2025-26 school year, Great Lakes Learning Academy ranked in the top 10% of the most engaged schools for career readiness and student engagement across the entire Pathful community!

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College Prep

Preparing Great Lakes Learning Academy Students for College

Dual Enrollment Opportunities*​

  • High school students may be eligible to earn college credits through our dual enrollment program!​
  • Students may be able to take college courses while still in high school, simultaneously earning high school and college credit. ​

High school students may be eligible to earn college credits—or even simultaneously earn their high school diploma and an Associate Degree in Business Management—with Cleary University (at no cost to them!).

*Dual enrollment opportunities are available to eligible high school students who have applied and been approved through the school.​

College Acceptance

Where Great Lakes Learning 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 Great Lakes Learning 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.

245+

Great Lakes Learning Academy graduates

Notable College Accpetances

Wayne County, West Shore, LCC

Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2026 report. 

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Great Lakes Learning 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.

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