At Insight PA Cyber Charter School, we’re dedicated to guiding students through a comprehensive career exploration journey, spanning from elementary to high school. Let’s explore how career exploration at Insight PA unfolds at different educational levels.
Career Exploration for Elementary Students
Career Development is an integral part of every child’s education. Exploring their self and career awareness encourages purpose and meaning, while enhancing the self-direction and hope of young minds. Early career and skill development also enable more harmonious curricular, postsecondary and future career plans.
At Insight PA Cyber Charter we believe that this educational process guides students’ future decisions by allowing them to discover their strengths and weaknesses, as well as what they enjoy doing outside of school time. Students in kindergarten begin exploring career activities in Smart Futures.
Career Education for Junior and Senior High School
Career development in the junior/senior high school is guided through activities in Smart Futures that build on the foundation of their interests developed in the elementary school. As they progress through junior high, they develop greater self-awareness and start connecting their learning to future opportunities. By senior high, career education becomes more focused and personalized, helping students explore career pathways, gain real-world experiences, while making informed decisions about postsecondary education and employment. This progression supports students in creating meaningful plans for life after graduation.
Career and Technical Education
Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) program provides an engaging, academically rigorous, and career-focused coursework through programs of study (POS) in a variety of content areas. This personalized education provides a roadmap for students to navigate educational options and prepare them to successfully transition into post-secondary education, careers, or both. In addition to CTE courses, students will gain real-world experience, employability skills, and have the opportunity to compete in Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs) such as Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) and Future Health Professionals (HOSA).