College & Career

Teaching South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy Students To Be Future-Ready

At South Carolina Bridge 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.

Find Direction

  • Explore our student Career Portal and get access to tools and resources to find a career field that aligns with their interests, values, and aptitudes.
  • Discover career fields and learn from a network of industry professionals through interactive tools, assessments, and real-world exploration resources.

Our Partners

South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy Partnerships

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Coursera

  • Take courses designed to help students be successful in any career.​
  • Gain durable skills in areas like team leadership, adaptability, and time management.
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Credly

Connections Academy students ages 13+ can:​

  • earn badges in leadership, teamwork, communications, and more!​
  • gain credentials aligned with NACE career-readiness competencies.
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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.​
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South Carolina Future Makers

The mission of South Carolina Future Makers is to increase the skilled workforce pipeline in South Carolina by helping participants gain the knowledge and skills they need to enter advanced manufacturing and technical related careers.

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College Prep

Preparing South Carolina Bridge Connections Academy Students for College

  • A high school program that meets South Carolina graduation requirements
  • School counselors who can guide you through college selection and applications

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