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Welcome to Your Future Pathways
At Grace Christian Academy, we believe in nurturing not just academic excellence but also in guiding our students towards fulfilling futures. Whether you're drawn to higher education, vocational training, ministry, or military service, our 'College and Career' page is your starting point to explore the myriad of opportunities awaiting you after high school.
Here, you'll find essential information, resources, and inspiration to help you make informed decisions about your next steps. We understand that each student's path is unique, and we're here to support you in discovering and pursuing your passions and calling.
Explore, Discover, Decide
Your Journey Starts Here
We invite you to browse through this page, utilize the resources, and imagine the possibilities that lie ahead. Remember, the journey is as important as the destination, and at Grace Christian Academy, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Here, you'll find essential information, resources, and inspiration to help you make informed decisions about your next steps. We understand that each student's path is unique, and we're here to support you in discovering and pursuing your passions and calling.
Explore, Discover, Decide
- Colleges and Universities: Dreaming of a traditional college experience? Explore a range of universities and colleges, where academic pursuit meets personal growth.
- Trade and Vocational Schools: Interested in a hands-on career? Discover vocational paths that offer practical skills and a quick entry into various trades.
- Ministry Opportunities: Feeling called to serve? Learn about ways to engage in full-time ministry, mission work, and other faith-based vocations.
- Military Service: Considering serving your country? Find information about the different branches of the military and how they can shape your character and future.
Your Journey Starts Here
We invite you to browse through this page, utilize the resources, and imagine the possibilities that lie ahead. Remember, the journey is as important as the destination, and at Grace Christian Academy, we're here to guide you every step of the way.
Welcome to Claim Your Future!
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Claim Your Future® is a game that encourages exploration of education and training after high school, future careers, and money management.
Claim Your Future encourages students to:
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Trade Schools
What is a Vocational School?
A vocational school is a career-focused school that prepares and trains students for specific occupations. Vocational schools – also called trade schools, technical schools or career schools – offer a number of advantages to students.
A vocational school is a career-focused school that prepares and trains students for specific occupations. Vocational schools – also called trade schools, technical schools or career schools – offer a number of advantages to students.
Vocational School vs. College Degree – What’s the difference?
There are 5 major differences between attending a vocational school and earning a traditional college degree: time, cost, focus, career opportunities and earning potential.
There are 5 major differences between attending a vocational school and earning a traditional college degree: time, cost, focus, career opportunities and earning potential.
- It takes around 4 years to earn a bachelor’s degree from a traditional college or university, but vocational schools offer programs that can be completed in less than 2 years (some in a matter of months!). This means you can enter the workforce and start earning an income 2 years earlier than university graduates.
- According to the Idaho Department of Labor, the average cost of a bachelor’s degree is $127,000. Vocational schools, on the other hand, costs an average of $33,000. That’s a savings of $94,000!
- Traditionally, university students are required to complete – and pay for – general education courses that provide a broader educational experience. At vocational school, there are no general education courses; each course you take will directly relate to and prepare you for your chosen occupation. If you’re studying to be an electrician, you won’t have to take British Literature.
- Career opportunities. College degrees prepare students for a wide variety of careers. For example, those who graduate with a degree in Communications may work in journalism, marketing, human relations, event planning, administration and a number of other areas. Those who attend vocational schools will receive more specialized training, preparing them for just one line of work.
- Earning potential. People often assume that those who attend a vocational school will earn much less than those with a college degree, but that’s not necessarily the case. Take a look at these occupations you can enter as a vocational school graduate, and the respective earning potential for each.
Spotlight Careers
Military Service
Every day, thousands of military service members devote themselves to protecting freedom, maintaining peace, providing relief and supporting policy around the globe.
The U.S. Military consists of five active-duty Service branches and their respective Guard and Reserve components. Together, they offer a broad variety of ways to serve.
The U.S. Military consists of five active-duty Service branches and their respective Guard and Reserve components. Together, they offer a broad variety of ways to serve.
