College & Career
Teaching Willamette Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready
At Willamette 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
Willamette 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 Willamette Connections Academy Students for College
- A high school program that meets Oregon graduation requirements
- Honors and Advanced Placement® courses designed for college preparation
- School counselors who can guide you through college selection and applications
College Credit Opportunities
Earning Transferrable College Credits with Pearson Accelerated Pathways
- 18 courses to choose from, including everything from English and statistics to criminal justice
- online, self-paced courses, with the ability to complete lessons and assessments on your student’s own schedule
- free, individualized college counseling to help determine which courses best fit your student’s interests and future plans
To participate, students must meet minimum GPA requirements and receive preapproval from their school counselor. Eligible Willamette Connections Academy students are invited to take one Pearson Accelerated Pathways course per academic year free of charge to be completed in the enrolled term. Contact your school counselor for more details.
College Acceptance
Where Willamette 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 Willamette 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.
Top College Acceptances
Oregon State University, Portland State University and the University of Oregon
122
Willamette Connections Academy graduates
$80k
is the combined total of scholarships earned by the class of 2024
Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report.
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