ACADEMICS

Confidently Approach the Future

Career and College Prep at CAVA

Students discover, explore, and focus on options for their future with Career and College Prep at California Virtual Academies (CAVA) powered by K12. Our nine WASC-accredited tuition-free online schools serve residents in 42 of 58 California counties in grades TK–12, while our Career and College Prep program is specifically for students in grades 7–12.1

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Find a Path or Explore New Options

Tailored support for endless possibilities

Each student at California Virtual Academies (CAVA) powered by K12 can get the support and education they need to map out their next steps with Career and College Prep. Whether your student has no idea what they want to do after graduation or has their heart set on a dream career, we’re here to help them figure out where they want to go — and the path they need to take to get there!

Middle School Career Exploration

Career exploration courses in middle school help your 6–8th grader: 

  • Discover new interests
  • Find their strengths
  • Choose industry courses for high school

High School Career Pathways

Career-focused concentration courses — a.k.a. a career pathway — in high school help 9–12th graders:

  • Learn job-ready skills
  • Choose a college major early
  • Get a head start on a career right after high school

Popular Industry Clusters to Study

Support for Endless Possibilities

CAVA students can:

  • Access career and college guidance tailored to their future plans
  • Earn college credit in select courses with dual enrollment at our partner institutions
  • Prep to take industry-recognized certification exams during high school or after graduating2  
  • Network with peers with similar interests in national career clubs and organizations
  • Gain knowledge and marketable skills from courses in high-demand job areas
  • Get assistance with résumés, interview prep, and more!
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Career and Technical Student Organization Offerings

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) extend classroom learning into the real world. By joining, students gain access to industry networking, competitive events, and leadership scholarships.

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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 CAVA 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

Questions? Call Toll-Free: 866.339.6787

1California Virtual Academies (CAVA) are nine independent public charter schools: CAVA@Fresno, CAVA@Kings, CAVA@Los Angeles, CAVA@Maricopa, CAVA@San Diego, CAVA@San Joaquin, CAVA@San Mateo, CAVA@Sonoma, and CAVA@Sutter. This public school option is not available in all California counties; view a complete list of counties here.

2Many Microsoft® Office certificates can be earned after completing one course. Other certificates require more classes to ensure students are better prepared, and students who participate in the program for at least two years will receive further preparation for certification testing