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College & Career
Teaching Missouri Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Missouri 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
Missouri 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.
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College Prep
Preparing Missouri Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets Missouri 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 Missouri 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 Missouri 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.
Notable College Acceptances
St. Louis Community College, Johnson & Wales University, Grand Canyon University, and University of Missouri
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Minnesota Connections Academy Class of 2026 graduates
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2026 report.
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