We deliver engaging seminar courses for students in grades 9 to 11, empowering them to explore career pathways and cultivate essential 21st-century skills.

Students in grades 10 through 12 have the opportunity to engage in career exposure experiences that can shape their futures. Sample experiences include career days, career panels, mock interviews,  job shadowing, external workshops, and internships. By participating in these activities, students can explore various career paths, build essential skills, and gain a competitive edge in the workforce.

All Mastery seniors receive personalized advising tailored to their chosen pathway in 12th grade.

Mastery offers four distinct postsecondary pathways for students to choose from. Students are informed about the academic, social, and emotional requirements associated with postsecondary pathways early and often during their high school experience and supported to choose a path that aligns with their interests and skills during their senior year. 

• Two-year college: Two-year college programs allow students to earn associate degrees or professional certificates. Most two-year colleges are non-residential and offer flexible admissions and scheduling options for students who plan to work while attending college. During senior seminar, postsecondary advisors will assist your student in creating a tailored list of two-year colleges, applying to those colleges, starting the FAFSA process, and navigating financial aid options.
• Four-year college: Four-year college programs enable students to earn bachelor’s degrees in a variety of academic fields. During senior seminar, postsecondary advisors will assist your student in creating a tailored list of four-year colleges, applying to those colleges, starting the FAFSA process, and navigating financial aid options.
• Workforce development and technical trades: Mastery’s workforce development pathway provides students with an accessible and practical route into the job market by supporting them in pursuing various programs that will enable them to earn professional credentials and qualifications for in-demand careers. These programs include tuition-based certificate courses, union apprenticeships, and even free job training options. During senior seminar, postsecondary advisors will support your student to explore workforce development options more deeply through site visits and conversations with program representatives. After creating a list of programs that align with their career interests, advisors will help students narrow down the best-fit program and support them through the enrollment steps.
• Military service: Students interested in serving in the military may enlist as a full-time active duty service member in the National Guard or as a part-time service member in the military reserves. Students interested in becoming officers may apply to a service academy or join ROTC at a four-year university. During senior seminar, a postsecondary advisor will help your student determine which branch of the military is the best fit for them. They will also have the opportunity to take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery assessment and consult with a recruiter.

Check out the flyers below to learn more about the opportunities that await your student via each of these pathways.

• Postsecondary pathways (English)
• Postsecondary pathways (Spanish)

• Before the end of junior year
  • Dual enrollment programs enable eligible Mastery seniors to enroll in college-level coursework or professional certification programs during their senior year. Successful completion of these programs results in the conferral of college credit or an industry-recognized credential, in addition to earning a high school diploma. Mastery offers three network-wide, credit-bearing dual enrollment experiences and over five industry credential programs. Students should start considering dual enrollment opportunities by the end of their junior year. Learn more about dual enrollment options here.
• The summer before senior year – English | Spanish
• Understanding your SAT scores – English | Spanish
• What is FAFSA? – English | Spanish

Parent planning guides for:

• Community College of Philadelphia – English | Spanish
• Camden Community College – English | Spanish
• Four-year college – English | Spanish
• Workforce development – English | Spanish
• Technical trades –English | Spanish
• Military – English | Spanish

Whether you are a current student or alumni, our team is available to support you and answer questions. Please reach out to your school’s contact below for assistance.