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 you both every step of the way. At ISWA, 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.
Student Career Coaching
ISWA high school students can meet with career coaches to get advice on creating résumés, networking, interviewing, financial aid, college preparation, internships, and more! These virtual sessions are free to students at K12-powered schools.
Our career coaches also host live, interactive webinars to better prepare students for their futures with expert insight and advice on college and career prep. These events are open to all high school students.
Students can also:
Participate in career clubs
Prepare to take industry-recognized certification exams upon graduation*
Gain workplace skills
Learn More About Career and College Prep
Head of School Cecily Kiester explains how Insight School of Washington (ISWA) prepares students for workplace success and a bright future.
Job Shadow Week
Schools powered by K12 teamed up with businesses nationwide to give students the opportunity to explore different career fields while discovering their passions. Watch as our students experience Job Shadow Week.
Career Clubs
ISWA 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. ISWA offers this career club:
DECA
DECA is a not-for-profit student organization in high schools and colleges around the globe that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. Founded in 1946, DECA has impacted the lives of more than ten million students, educators, school administrators, and business professionals.
Participation allows students to:
- Practice key leadership skills such as goal setting, consensus building, and project management
- Explore professional options, discover new career paths, and access new opportunities
- Connect with like-minded students who have similar career and academic interests
- Take part in programs and activities that use the latest technology and apply cutting-edge research
1Many 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.