High school is the time to explore your interests and start building your future. SkillUpOHVA gives you access to real-world learning, career exploration, and connections that help you stand out.
You can build in-demand skills through CTE pathways, earn college credit while in high school, and gain industry-recognized credentials to showcase your achievements to future employers.
Ohio Virtual Academy’s Career Technical Education (CTE) Program helps students build the skills they need to succeed after high school. Along with required graduation courses, students can use elective courses to explore career interests and develop skills that support success in both college and the workplace.
Whether you plan to attend college, are already working toward a career, or want to enter the workforce after graduation, OHVA’s CTE programs help you turn your interests into real-world skills for high-demand careers.
Not sure what you want to do or where you want to go after high school? OHVA offers year and semester-long career exploration courses for 9th and 10th grade students without declaring a chosen pathway.
Industry-Recognized Credentials show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed for the job. These credentials help you stand out, strengthen your resume, and prepare you for life after high school.
As an OHVA high school student, you can take qualifying exams to earn credentials in high-demand career areas. Credentials can also count toward Ohio’s graduation requirements. By earning 12 IRC points in a single career field, you can demonstrate career readiness and earn an IRC Seal on your diploma.
Ready to get started? Click the link below to sign up and earn a credential.
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