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MODERN LEARNING EXPERIENCE

If you’re looking for a fresh learning experience that prepares you for the modern workplace, this is it.

At Destinations Career Academy, you use project-based coursework to gain real-world experience that mimics what you'll encounter on the job. You also learn key professional skills and prepare to earn certifications** in your chosen career field.

The majority of courses and collaboration happen online, so learning can take place wherever you have an internet connection. Your schedules, syllabi, and assignments live in an easily accessible, online platform. 

And even though you’re not in a traditional classroom, you’re still connected to other students through live, teacher-led online sessions called Class Connects.

Our model sets you up to succeed in the modern workplace through:

  • Guided exploration that enables you to match your strengths and interests with careers
  • Project-based learning to help you practice your skills solving real-world problems
  • Independent and group activities that build community and collaboration

HOW OUR PROGRAM WORKS

You'll gain much more than a diploma. Through our career-focused electives, you get to learn about your desired career field while still taking all of the standard high school courses. You’ll You can graduate with a diploma and a clear sense of what you want to do next. Curious about career readiness education? Discover if CRE is right for you.

Here’s what else you can look forward to: 

Learn Online

Through Class Connects, you participate in live, teacher-led sessions online and you connect with other students. You can also find the resources you need, from textbooks to virtual job shadowing,* in the Online High School platform. All you need to learn is an internet connection.

Collaborate with Others

You aren't alone in your education journey. Throughout your courses at Destinations, you connect with peers and instructors to sharpen communication skills while learning together online. Whether you’re studying, working on a project, or having a chat, you build relationships throughout the program.

Study Independently Offline

During your studies, you participate in independent offline projects and homework. These assignments help build your ability to work independently, navigate resources, and manage your time. Destinations provides you with materials, including textbooks and workbooks to complete these exercises on your own.†

Connect with Peers

At Destinations, you have an opportunity to get involved in a variety of activities to connect with students who share your interests. From music to STEM, there are more than 50 clubs and student organizations to explore and experience.


WHY YOU’LL LOVE DESTINATIONS

Project-Based Learning*

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Project Based Learning

Learn through doing with project-based learning. Long-term projects use real-world problems to teach you practical solutions. 

Career Clubs

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Career Clubs

Join a career club to meet other students while exploring your interests through passion projects, field trips, and competitions.

Authentic Experience

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Authentic Experience

Connect with others to explore, discuss, and solve real-world problems and present solutions together to industry professionals.

Alignment with Industry
Standards

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Alignment with Industry Standards

From Certified Nursing Assistant to Adobe® Certified Associate, each career pathway* includes course progressions to prepare you for specific certification exams.**  

Certification Exam Prep

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Certification Exam Prep

Prepare to take industry-recognized exams** to earn certifications after graduation, or in some cases, during high school. Enter the workforce with a competitive edge.

Career Advisory Board

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Career Advisory Board

Your student experience is shaped by industry and academic leaders who help keep Destinations on the cutting edge of career readiness education. 

Professional Skills

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Professional Skills

Develop professional skills, such as communication and teamwork, that prepare you for success in college and the workplace.

Sequenced Course Pathways

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Sequenced Course Pathways

Build your knowledge by choosing a career pathway comprised of courses that teach technical skills for your desired career.

College and Local
Business Partners

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College and Local Business Partners

Learn from local businesses and colleges who provide guest speakers, tours, college credits, internships, mentorships, and more.*

††Course materials vary by course and school. Please check with your school about offline course materials.


DESTINATIONS CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAM

Project-Based Learning*

Learn through doing with project-based learning. Long-term projects use real-world problems to teach you practical solutions.

Career Clubs

Join a career club to meet other students while exploring your interests through passion projects, field trips, and competitions.

Authentic Experience

Connect with others to explore, discuss, and solve real-world problems and present solutions together to industry professionals.

Alignment with Industry Standards

From Certified Nursing Assistant to Adobe® Certified Associate, each career pathway* includes course progressions to prepare you for specific certification exams.**

Certification Exam Prep

Prepare to take industry-recognized exams** to earn certifications after graduation, or in some cases, during high school. Enter the workforce with a competitive edge.

Career Advisory Board

Your student experience is shaped by industry and academic leaders who help keep Destinations on the cutting edge of career readiness education.

Professional Skills

Develop professional skills, such as communication and teamwork, that prepare you for success in college and the workplace.

Sequenced Course Pathways

Build your knowledge by choosing a career pathway comprised of courses that teach technical skills for your desired career.

College and Local Business Partners

Learn from local businesses and colleges who provide guest speakers, tours, college credits, internships, mentorships, and more.*

††Course materials vary by course and school. Please check with your school about offline course materials.

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**Destinations Career Academies are for grades 9–12; however, we may have other online public schools in your area that offer lower grades.

†Many Microsoft® Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to be better prepared, and students who attend Destinations for at least two years will have further exposure to career readiness education courses to be prepared for certification testing.

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**Destinations Career Academies are for grades 9–12; however, we may have other online public schools in your area that offer lower grades.

Families do not pay tuition for a student to attend a K12-powered online public school. Common household items and office supplies like printer ink and paper are not provided. Our enrollment consultants can help address your technological and computer questions and needs.

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