Opportunity CLIMB

Opportunity CLIMB Overview Video

Your journey through high school to career readiness.

In this technologically-advanced world, it’s more important now than ever before to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed and navigate the world after high school.

In today’s rapidly evolving, tech-driven landscape, we understand the pressing need to prepare students for a future filled with endless possibilities. Join us on a journey of discovery, where students gain the confidence and expertise to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the digital age.

Our mission is to transform the high school experience by providing high school students access to industry-recognized certifications through online, asynchronous, learning platforms enhanced by industry-mentor guidance and work-based learning experiences.

Benefits

  • Choose your certification from available options.
  • Earn an industry-recognized certification for free.
  • Earn 0.5 practical arts credit that count towards high school graduation requirements.
  • These courses are online and asynchronous – complete them on your own time.
  • Receive guidance from mentors to help build your skills and knowledge to make you employable after high school.
  • Access to paid internships when enrolled as a student employee in Opportunity CLIMB. See opportunities available here.

Eligibility

  • Be a SVVSD high school student.
    • Must be at least 13 years old.
  • If you’re a high school senior, be able to complete your certification before graduation.

Certification Options

Learn about “the cloud”.

  • CTE7110 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
  • CTE7113 AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
  • CTE7115 AWS Machine Learning – Specialty

Learn about networking and cybersecurity.

  • CTE7330 Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) – Cybersecurity
  • CTE7440 Cisco Certified Support Technician (CCST) –Networking
  • CTE7333 Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • CTE7443 Cisco CyberOps Admin
  • CTE7335 Cisco Certified Network Profesional (CCNP)

Begin your IT journey in the cloud.

  • CTE7220 Salesforce Associate
  • CTE7223 Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • CTE7225 Salesforce Certified Designer

Study fundamental programming to build a foundation.

  • Python Essentials 1

Learn Microsoft Office suit and get certified when obtaining 3 of the certifications.

  • MOS Word Associate (MO-110)
  • MOS Excel Associate (MO-210)
  • MOS Powerpoint Associate (MO-310)
  • MOS Outlook Associate (MO-410)

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Contact

Contact us at icf-group@svvsd.org.

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