CAREER READINESS EDUCATION SOLUTIONS FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY CORONAVIRUS
With school closures happening across the country, Destinations is committed to doing our part to keep you on track academically. Powered by K12—a company with two decades of experience providing online learning—we're in a unique position to offer assistance. Below you'll find tuition-free career readiness education resources to help you continue your path to college or the workforce.
FOR STUDENTS
Tuition-Free Destinations Career Academies
Grades 6–12
If you're a teen looking to prepare for a career while you earn your high school diploma, Destinations Career Academy can help you get a jump start on the future.
Tuition-Free Public Schools in Your Area
Grades K–12
This tuition-free option meets your student where they are and helps them get where they want to be. Find a K12-powered school near you.
Summer Courses
Grades 9–11
Choose from Business and Marketing Explorations, Health Explorations, or IT Explorations and earn 0.5 high school elective credit. These tuition-free courses start June 24, 2020 and must be completed by July 22, 2020.
Summer Coding Camp
Grades 8–11
Level up your skills by participating in one or both of our tuition-free coding boot camps this summer!
- Video Game Design and Programing, June 15–27, 2020
- Virtual Reality, July 6–17, 2020
Graduates of either bootcamp can also participate in an eSports Tournament in late July.
Tallo—Employer and College Networking Platform
Ages 13 and Up
Tallo is a web-based networking platform where you can connect with employers and colleges across the country for job and scholarship opportunities. Now is a great time to develop your professional digital profile, showcase your strengths and passions, and get noticed.
Nepris—Live, Virtual Chats with Industry Professionals
Grades 9–12
Now through May, you can access Nepris for free! Learn directly from industry professionals by participating in live virtual chats. It's real-world relevance and career exposure brought straight to you.
Job Shadow Week
Grades 9–12
Job Shadow Week (July 13–17, 2020) is a great way to explore a career interest and connect with industry experts at leading companies. During live online sessions, you'll gain valuable insights and expand your understanding of the skills needed for success.
FOR ADULT LEARNERS
IT Skills Prep Classes and Webinars
For adults looking to upskill or reskill in software engineering or data science, Destinations has teamed with Galvanize and Hack Reactor to offer these tuition-free workforce training opportunities:
Software Engineering
Prep Class
Software Engineering
Webinars
Data Science Prep
Class
Data Science
Webinars
