Post Secondary

At Vessey Academy, we understand that a major part of our mission is to prepare students for life after high school. We actively pursue this by helping our students plan for their future through the Transitions Program and by helping them access outside training programs through our Agency Collaborations.

Transitions Program

The purpose of the Transitions Program is to assist students in developing the interest, knowledge, and skills necessary to transition successfully out of high school and into their adult life. The Transitions Program is implemented during our advisory period but activities extend beyond that time. Below is a list of recent Transitions Program activities:

 

Advisory Period:
For more information on our Advisory Period, please view our Student Support page.

 

Speakers:
We often have speakers during advisory. Speakers have been invited to present on a variety of topics including explaining the college and financial aid application process. These are optional presentations for our students and here is a list of recent programs represented by presenters:

Concordia University	Inver Hills College	St. Paul College
Century College	Alexandria Tech College	St. Cloud Tech College
Brown College	Military Info	East Metro OIC Vocational

College Visits:
As part of our Transitions Program, we have recently brought a group of students to the following colleges for visits:

Hamline University

Alexandria Tech College

Inver Hills College

 

Career Fair:
We have held a career fair where eighteen professionals have come to school to spend 45 minutes discussing their careers as well as the aptitudes and training necessary for success in their fields. Below is a list of careers represented at our last Career Fair:

Dental Assistant	Technology Careers	Police Officer
Corrections Officer	Electrician	Construction Management
Fire Fighter	Social Worker	Infantryman
Nursing Professions	EMT Tech	Radio Broadcaster
Beautician	Hair Dresser/Barber	Diesel Mechanic
Building Designer	Auto Mechanic	Truck Driver

 

Agency Collaborations
As a small school focused on helping our students plan for their future beyond high school, we offer opportunities that are collaborated with outside agencies. This extends the opportunities available at Vessey well beyond the boundaries of our walls.

Post Secondary Options (PSEO):
This is a state program allowing juniors and seniors to attend college while still in high school at no cost. Credit earned applies both to high school towards graduation and as college credit once students graduate. Students must meet the college's criteria and go through the application process. They may take up to 80% of their classes through the PSEO program. Here is a list of colleges where our students have recently been enrolled in the PSEO program:

Concordia University	Normandale College	Anoka-Ramsey College
East Metro OIC Vocational	Inver Hills College