CAREER BEFORE GRADUATION
Don't Just Graduate. Graduate With a Pathway.
Students don't have to wait until graduation to start building their future. Depending on age, location, interests, and program eligibility, homeschool students may be able to earn college credit, begin career training, explore skilled trades, prepare for certifications, and participate in apprenticeship opportunities while completing high school.
High School Can Be the Beginning of the Career Journey
Graduation should not be the first time a student begins asking, "What am I going to do with my life?"
At You're Worth More Pathways™, we believe the high school years can be intentionally used to explore interests, develop skills, earn college credits, investigate careers, and begin preparing for life after graduation.
For some homeschool students, this may even mean beginning career training or working toward a credential before receiving their high school diploma.
There's More Than One Pathway to Success.™
EXPLORE
PLAN
PREPARE
GRADUATE
LAUNCH
Community College
Dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, or special-admit programs may allow eligible homeschool students to take college courses while completing high school.
Pre-Apprenticeship
Students interested in skilled trades may be able to begin preparing for registered apprenticeships.
Career Training
Students may be able to participate in career-training programs offered by community colleges, occupational programs, or approved training providers.
Industry Certification
Depending on age and program requirements, students may be able to prepare for or earn certain industry credentials before graduation.
Yes. Homeschool Students Have Options.
Homeschool students do not necessarily have to attend a traditional high school to begin exploring college and career opportunities. Depending on the program and the student's eligibility, homeschool families may be able to access options through community colleges, career-training providers, apprenticeships, and industry certifications.
Eligibility, minimum age, program availability, certification requirements, and licensing requirements vary by program and provider.
Youth Apprenticeship
Eligible students may be able to participate in programs combining career preparation, education, and work-based learning.
What Pathway Interests Your Student?
Explore career possibilities before graduation.
Early Childhood & Education
Teacher Assistant, Child Development
Construction & Skilled Trades
Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry
Homeschool + College = YES!
Your Student May Be Able to Start College Before Graduation.
Eligible California homeschool students may be able to take community college courses while completing high school.
Depending on the college, this may be called: Dual Enrollment | Concurrent Enrollment | Special Admit
- Earn college credit
- Explore careers
- Begin working toward career certificates
- Take technical courses
- Complete general education courses
- Experience college-level learning before graduation
When contacting a community college, explain that your student is homeschooled and ask about Dual Enrollment, Concurrent Enrollment, Special Admit, or High School Student Enrollment.
Interested in the Skilled Trades?
Students interested in careers such as electrical work, plumbing, HVAC, construction, carpentry, welding, and heavy equipment may be able to begin exploring these careers before graduation. Eligible students may be able to participate in youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, community college programs, or other career-training opportunities.
Not Sure What to Say? Start Here.
Copy and customize the message below when contacting a program:
"My student is currently homeschooled in (Say Your State) and is still high-school age. We are interested in your __________ program. Do you accept homeschool students through dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, special-admit enrollment, youth apprenticeship, or another pathway? What are the minimum-age and enrollment requirements, and what portion of the program could my student complete before high school graduation?"
DON'T JUST GRADUATE. GRADUATE WITH A PATHWAY.
High school can be a time to:
• Explore a career.
• Learn a trade.
• Work toward a certification.
• Earn college credit.
• Build a résumé.
• Begin career training.
• Develop life skills.
• Develop professional skills.
• Build a plan for adulthood.
• Prepare for an apprenticeship.
• Create a career portfolio.
At You’re Worth More Pathways™, we believe students should graduate with more than a diploma. They should graduate with a plan, purpose, and pathway forward.
There’s More Than One Pathway to Success.™
Not Sure Which Pathway Fits Your Student?
You’re Worth More Pathways™ helps homeschool families explore college, career, certification, skilled trades, apprenticeship, entrepreneurship, and other postsecondary opportunities based on each student’s interests, strengths, and goals.