College & Career
Teaching Great River Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Great River 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, and more!
Our Partners
Great River 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.
College Prep
Preparing Great River 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
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 Great River Connections Academy through Ohio’s new College Credit Plus program. College Credit Plus replaces Ohio’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) program and 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. 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 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.
- Visit the Ohio Department of Higher Education’s College Credit Plus online resource for students and families to understand next steps.
College Acceptance
Where Great River 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 Great River 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.
190+
Great River Connections Academy graduates
College Acceptances
Colorado State University, The Ohio State University, United States Naval Academy, Wright State University, and Youngstown State University
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report.
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