Career Start at Pikes Peak State College
Career Start provides occupational skill development and training for juniors and seniors. District 11 pays for the program. Students completing CS earn credits that can be applied towards high school graduation. College credit may also be earned which may be applied to a post-secondary certificate or degree. CS strives to prepare students for the world of work by teaching the related academics and workplace basics that are essential for employment.D11 participates in the Career Start program (formerly known as AVP) with Pikes Peak State College. Students in this program enroll in Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses at PPSC; they spend half days on the PPSC campus and the rest of the time on their home school campus. Students in Career Start can typically earn between 12-18 college credits in a year and apply coursework toward graduation.
HOW TO GET STARTED IN CAREER START
CAREER START PROGRAMS THROUGH D11
D11 offers for 60 award winning CTE programs on our high school campuses and support specific off campus offerings through Pikes Peak State College within the Career Start program.
Pikes Peak Career Start Programs:
- Auto Collision Technology
- Criminal Justice
- Cyber Security
- Diesel Power Mechanics
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
- Fire Science Technology
- Nursing Assistant
- Welding
For more information, speak with your counselor.
+ Depending on the program, you have the opportunity to earn anywhere from 10 to 25 credit hours a year! However, how much credit earned is dependent on the student. A certain grade and performance level is necessary for college credit.
+ PPSC controls who is placed or waitlisted in the programs wiht all school districts in the Pikes Peak region.
Visit Dates: First Two Fridays in February
Application Date: First Wednesday in March
Pikes Peak State College Accessibility Services
New students must schedule an appointment with a disability specialist to determine accommodations.
- We recommend contacting us at least 4 weeks before the semester begins, but we will gladly work with you throughout the entire semester.
Contact us to schedule an appointment,
call us at 719-502-3333
or email us at accessibilityservices@pikespeak.edu
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