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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore Arizona Career Pathways
Students may be able to begin career training, earn industry-recognized credentials, complete dual-enrollment coursework, or build job-ready skills before high school graduation. Opportunities vary by age, location, homeschool program, CTED, community college, and individual program eligibility. Use the pathways below to explore options available to Arizona students.
Choose a Career Area to Explore
Explore training, certifications, dual-enrollment opportunities, and career preparation students may be able to begin during the high school years.
Finding the Right Arizona Program
Arizona career-training opportunities may be available through several types of organizations. The best option depends on the student’s location, age, homeschool status, career interest, and program eligibility.
Community Colleges
Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning
Eligible high school students may be able to take career and technical courses through dual enrollment, concurrent enrollment, or special-admit programs.
Students may also explore apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeships, internships, and other career-connected learning opportunities.
Career & Technical Education Districts
Students may have access to regional career-training districts such as EVIT, West-MEC, Pima JTED, and other Arizona CTED programs.
Not Sure Which Pathway Fits?
Your student does not need to have their entire future figured out today. At You’re Worth More Pathways™, we help students explore their interests, compare education and career options, and create a personalized pathway for life after high school.