College & Career
Teaching Ohio Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Ohio 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
Ohio 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.
Connect
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College Prep
Preparing Ohio Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets Ohio graduation requirements
- Honors and Advanced Placement® courses designed for college preparation
- School counselors who can guide you through college selection and applications
Additionally, students have the opportunity to work with their counselor to use resources available on the OhioMeansJobs website to prepare for the workforce.
College Credit
Ohio’s College Credit Plus Program
We offer talented students in grades 7–12 the opportunity to explore college courses while they’re enrolled at Ohio Connections Academy through Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program. College Credit Plus allows students to take courses at a local college of their choice.
Students may take College Credit Plus courses from a public college for free, which includes tuition, books, and other fees. To see typical course sequences for 15 and 30-hour pathways, view our graduation pathways. Students can also choose specialized pathways such as the Bio-Engineering 15 and 30-hour pathways available at the University of Toledo. If students choose courses from a private college, they may have small costs. Students should work with their school counselor to choose the College Credit Plus courses that best suit their future academic and career goals. Here’s what you need to know to get started:
- To qualify, students in grades 7–12 must first submit an Intent to Participate form by April 1. Then, apply for College Credit Plus program admission at any public or participating private college. Students will be admitted based on their college-readiness level in certain subject areas and may need to take a placement test.
- As part of the CCP application process, families will need to complete the Authorization to Release Educational Records form in order for the school to submit the student's transcript to the college.
- Visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s College Credit Plus online resource for students and families to understand next steps.
College Acceptance
Where Ohio 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 Ohio 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.
College Acceptances for Recent Grads
Indiana University, Ithaca College, The Juilliard School, Miami University, The Ohio State University, Stanford University, and the University of Georgia
480+
Ohio Connections Academy graduates from 69 counties across the state
$3.5M+
combined total of scholarships earned by the class of 2025
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2025 report.