College & Career
Teaching New Mexico Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At New Mexico 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
New Mexico 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.
Hosa Future Health Professionals
- Gain hands-on healthcare training.
- Participate in community service and healthcare competitions.
- Join a student-led organization officially recognized by the U.S. government.
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College Prep
Preparing New Mexico Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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.
303
New Mexico Connections Academy graduates
$87k+
is the combined total of scholarships earned by the class of 2026
Top College Acceptances
Long Island University Honors College
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2026 report.
Ready to Join Connections Academy?
New Mexico 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.