Career & College Prep
Middle and high school are the perfect time for your child to start thinking about their future—and we’re here to help them prepare for it. In addition to core academic courses, WYVA students can take career-focused classes to explore different interests and discover what they enjoy most.
As they work toward earning their high school diploma, students can develop real-world skills and explore potential careers. Whether your child wants to start a job right after graduation or head to college, these experiences can help them make more confident choices—like picking the right college major or training program that fits their goals.
Students can also:
Participate in career clubs
Gain workplace skills
Prepare to take industry-recognized certification exams upon graduation*
Career Clubs
WYVA students can enroll in career clubs, also called career technical service organizations (CTSOs). CTSOs enable students with similar career interests to connect, develop professional skills, participate in service projects, take field trips, and compete against other local, state, and national schools. In addition, teams from various schools compete against one another several times a year through competitions sponsored by one or more clubs.
SkillsUSA Membership
With curriculum that covers 130 job categories and more than 600 national partners—businesses, trade associations, and unions—SkillsUSA gives students the opportunity to:
- Practically apply what they learn in the classroom
- Take courses in addition to those offered by the WYVA course catalog
- Participate in academic competitions and community service activities
- Connect with like-minded students who have similar career and academic interests
- Earn scholarships offered exclusively through SkillsUSA
Job Shadow Week
Schools powered by K12 teamed up with businesses nationwide to give students the opportunity to explore different career fields while discovering their passions. Watch as our students experience Job Shadow Week.
*Many Microsoft®️ Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will have further preparation for certification testing.