College & Career
Teaching Nevada Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Nevada 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
Nevada 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.
College & Career Tracks
Preparing Nevada Connections Academy Students for College and Career
A high school program that meets Nevada graduation requirements. Each student chooses one of three College and Career tracks: Advanced Placement/Honors, Career and Technical Education (CTE), or Dual Enrollment.
Take an Honors and Advanced Placement® curriculum designed for college preparation.
Gain experience through one of our five Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways.
Earn dual credits online through our partnership with the College of Southern Nevada.
No matter your track, school counselors are available for college and career planning.
College Acceptance
Where Nevada 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 Nevada 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.
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Nevada Connections Academy graduates
Top College Acceptances
University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV), University of California Berkeley, University of Notre Dame, University of Virginia, and the University of Michigan
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report.
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