Career and College Prep
High school is an exciting time when your child starts thinking about what comes next—and we’re here to support them every step of the way. At NCVA, your student has the chance to explore career-focused courses that can spark new interests and help them discover what they really enjoy.
As your child works toward their diploma, they’ll build real-world skills and start exploring future possibilities—whether that means stepping into a job, heading to college, or pursuing a training program. These experiences can help them feel more confident about their next steps and make choices that truly fit their goals.
Students can also:
Participate in career clubs
Prepare to take industry-recognized certification exams upon graduation¹
Gain workplace skills
Job Shadow Week
Schools powered by K12 teamed up with businesses across the nation to give students the opportunity to explore different career fields while discovering their passions. Watch as students experience Job Shadow Week.
Career Clubs
NCVA 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 schools at the local, state, and national levels. NCVA offers this career club:
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 NCVA 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
¹Timing for sufficient exam preparation, necessary prerequisites, and exam fees vary by specific certification. Students should check with their school counselor for details on exam fee coverage opportunities. 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.