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!

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

Washington 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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Future Business Leaders of America

  • Gain real-world experiences that help provide school-to-work pathways.​
  • Develop insight into careers in business, information technology, and other fields. ​
  • Build connections with collegiate and industry partners.

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College Prep

Preparing Washington Connections Academy Students for College

College Credit

Start Your College Career Early

Earn transferrable college credits with Pearson Accelerated Pathways.​

Eligible 11th and 12th grade students can complete college-level coursework—and earn transferable college credit—with more than 18 online, self-paced courses from Pearson Accelerated Pathways.*​

Eligible Washington Connections Academy students may take one course per academic year free of charge!**​

*To participate, students must meet minimum GPA requirements and receive pre-approval from their school counselor.​

**To be completed in the enrolled term​

***Running Start students and their families do not pay tuition for Running Start courses, but they may need to pay college fees and buy their books, as well as provide their own transportation. ​

College Acceptance

Where Washington 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 Washington 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.

250

Washington Connections Academy graduates

31%

plan on attending a two- or four-year college

17%

indicated plans to enter the workforce upon graduation

Based on self-reported data by students in Connection’s Academy’s Class of 2024 report. 

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