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College, Career/Tech, Military, Workforce?
Come & Discover What Lies Ahead
February 20th, 2025
5:30 - 7:30 pm
CO HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY 2025
COLORADO HEALTH CAREERS ACADEMY 2025
Registration opens January 1, 2025
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- Learn about different careers in healthcare through online learning modules
- Develop workforce skills by building your resume & practice professional interviewing
- Get connected to employment opportunities with large healthcare companies
- Earn your Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Get hands on experience in various medical simulation labs
- Must be between 16-24 years of age
- 3 week hybrid program; online and in person
- Cost is $229; Scholarships available; Scholarship Application opens Jan 1 w/priority deadline Jan 31st, 2025;
- Contact: cohealthcareers@arapahoe.edu; 303-797-5722
CAREER EXPLORATION SIGN UPS
Check out our January Presentations
Jan. 14th - Colt Busch - Marketing & Events Specialist
Jan. 21st - Renee Pawloski - Color Analyst & Interior Design
Jan. 28th - Evelyn Peterson - ASCENT/TREP Info Session
Click here for more info & to register (only students can register)
What is ASCENT?
Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) is a fifth-year high school program (fall and spring semesters) that covers tuition costs at a participating college the year following 12th grade. Eligible and approved ASCENT students are able to attend a participating college (trade school, community college or approved four-year university) and DCSD will cover the tuition costs. The ASCENT program gives students the opportunity to continue their education, and follow their path leading to a career in their chosen field.
Am I eligible?
Meet DCSD Graduation requirements
Student must meet the required 24 credits.
Students must complete 20 community service hours
Graduation competencies in English and Math.
Students must complete an Academic Plan (ICAP)~Naviance Tasks
Unlock Your Future with ASCENT/TREP!
Discover how these amazing programs can help you save money and prepare for success:
- Earn College Credit Now: Complete 9 post-secondary credits through Concurrent Enrollment (C or higher), AP (3+), or IB (4+).
- ASCENT Program Perks: Enjoy 1 year of tuition-free college at one of 15 partnering schools after graduation.
- TREP Program Advantages: Interested in becoming a teacher? Through the Teacher Recruitment Education Preparation (TREP) Program, earn 2 years of tuition-free education by completing 1 Educator Pathway class during your senior year with a 2.0 GPA.
- Graduate Ready for Success: Fulfill DCSD graduation requirements and step confidently into college, career, or technical opportunities.
- Save Big, Dream Bigger: Take the first step toward an affordable and rewarding future—don’t miss this opportunity!
Exciting News: Catamount's 2nd Annual Career Fair!
CATAMOUNT'S 2ND ANNUAL CAREER FAIR
On February 3rd, 2025
To Catamount’s Valued Trade Partners and Local Schools sponsoring Programs in Construction Management and the Trades:
We are thrilled to announce the upcoming 2nd Annual Career Fair at Catamount and hope you can join us! Following the tremendous success of last year’s inaugural event, we’re excited to build on that momentum for 2025. The event will be structured as follows:
- First Hour: An in-depth look at the many benefits of a career in construction and the trades.
- Second Hour: The Career Fair portion, where students will have the opportunity to meet and network with our valued trade partners.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Ellen Towne: ellen.towne@catamountinc.com
UNC FUTURE TEACHER CONFERENCE
February 7th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Click Here for Informational Flyer
This year’s conference will highlight the following vital topics:
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary Education
- Latine Education and Hispanic Serving Initiatives
- Secondary Education: Social Studies, English, Science, and Family and Consumer Sciences
- Special Education
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education
- K-12 Education: Art, Music, Physical Education and Physical Activity Leadership, and Theatre
- Educational Technology
The conference will also include the popular UNC student panel, an informational fair, a parent seminar, plus the opportunity for a campus tour.
Have questions? Please email: teacher.education@unco.edu
(click link above to scan QR code & register)
hosted by Legacy Campus
When: Thursday, January 16th
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 pm
$1000 to School that brings the most students
Discover all things automation, electrical, controls, manufacturing, etc... from industry leaders.
Learn about internships, apprenticeships and summer jobs
🎄 Iowa State University - First Year Student Awards - Merit Based; Online Application; Academic performance Senior year matters
🎄- Univ of CO, CO Springs (UCCS) - College of Engineering and Applied Science (EAS) is hosting our annual Open House on Thursday, January 30, 2025 from 5:00-7:00 PM!; brand new, Anschutz Engineering Center (AEC) building next door is fully open! AEC primarily houses Aerospace and Electrical labs, and there will be demos there to show off the state-of-the-art labs (See info in newsletter above for more info)
🎄- University of Oklahoma - OU Applications; Scholarship Deadline extended to Dec. 31st
🎄- Auburn University - Regular Application Deadline is Feb. 1st; Early Action Applicants can submit updated test scores for scholarship consideration by January 10th; ZeeMee Community (App)
🎄-Colorado School of Mines - Regular Application Deadline is January 15th; if using Common App choose the CO Resident option; Golden Application; Admissions Considerations
🎄- University of Calgary - Our Team; Tours & Events
🎄 -Drake University - See Under Scholarships info & opportunity for Drakes Physics Prize
🎄- Kyoto University of Advanced Science (in Japan) - passionate about biology or chemistry, curious about global environmental issues, or intrigued by the secrets behind the global success of Japanese companies―especially the renowned "Japanese-style management system" and international management―we warmly invite you to an upcoming undergraduate webinar hosted by KUAS!
Click here to register for Webinar - Saturday, January 11th at 2:00 pm Japan Time
🎄Michigan State University - Ranks #11 school for Undergraduate Entrepreneurship in the US; ;Burgess Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; pre-college summer program; Programs for Pre-K through High School Seniors; Scholarships
🎄- University of Rhode Island - Early Action decisions and status updates released on Dec. 19, 2025; Regular Decision Deadline is February 1st; Meet Your Counselor