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Career Information
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center offers resources for SKILLS TRAINING funded through the CARES Act to support both workers and employers in our community. UPSKILL2020 is an on-line education initiative to provide FREE, self-paced virtual training for job seekers, students and workers who need in-demand skills NOW. UPSKILL2020 provides assessments, eLearning and soft skills training to improve an individual’s competitiveness through short training programs that introduce new skills or enhance existing skills. https://ppwfc.org/upskill-pikes-peak-job-seekers/ Students will need an account with Connecting Colorado in order to access any of the modules. If you are not familiar with Connecting Colorado, there are tremendous resources there as well for job seekers. Connectingcolorado.com
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Please log into Naviance to see individual college visits and to register to attend.
Top Five reasons to attend a virtual meeting with a college or University admissions office.
- Get the scoop on everything you need to know to apply for admission and financial aid.
- Small group interaction allows you to ask questions, get to know what they offer, and share your interests. You may discover a college or University that you had not considered before and learn that it could be a great fit for you.
- It’s a great opportunity to ask for an application fee waiver. Admissions reps may have a waiver code or be willing to look for your application submission and waive the fee when you attend a meeting with them. Definitely ask!
- Meeting with a the college admissions representative demonstrates your interest and may give you a small boost in the application process.
- Occasionally the meeting may include current students and that gives you a great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a student at the college or University.
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Please log into Naviance to see individual college visits and to register to attend.
Top Five reasons to attend a virtual meeting with a college or University admissions office.
- Get the scoop on everything you need to know to apply for admission and financial aid.
- Small group interaction allows you to ask questions, get to know what they offer, and share your interests. You may discover a college or University that you had not considered before and learn that it could be a great fit for you.
- It’s a great opportunity to ask for an application fee waiver. Admissions reps may have a waiver code or be willing to look for your application submission and waive the fee when you attend a meeting with them. Definitely ask!
- Meeting with a the college admissions representative demonstrates your interest and may give you a small boost in the application process.
- Occasionally the meeting may include current students and that gives you a great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a student at the college or University.
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Please log into Naviance to see individual college visits and to register to attend.
Top Five reasons to attend a virtual meeting with a college or University admissions office.
- Get the scoop on everything you need to know to apply for admission and financial aid.
- Small group interaction allows you to ask questions, get to know what they offer, and share your interests. You may discover a college or University that you had not considered before and learn that it could be a great fit for you.
- It’s a great opportunity to ask for an application fee waiver. Admissions reps may have a waiver code or be willing to look for your application submission and waive the fee when you attend a meeting with them. Definitely ask!
- Meeting with a the college admissions representative demonstrates your interest and may give you a small boost in the application process.
- Occasionally the meeting may include current students and that gives you a great opportunity to learn what it’s like to be a student at the college or University.
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Crisis Resources
Suicide Prevention Hotline 719-596-5433
Pikes Peak Mental Health 719-572-6330
Safe2Tell 877-542-7233
(Anonymous Reporting)Self-Injury 800-366-8388
Colorado Crisis Services 1-844-493- TALK (8255) (24/7)
Text-- TALK to 38255 (24/7)
Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention https://www.pikespeaksuicideprevention.org/resources/
Community Resources
ASPEN POINTE ................................................................ 719-572-6100
24-Hour Hotline ............................................. 844-493 TALK
115 Parkside Dr., 80910
www.aspenpointe.orgCall for appointment. 24-hour crisis services available at the Acute Services Building (115 Parkside Dr., 80910) after hours and on weekends. Outpatient mental health therapy for individuals, families and children. Provides a range of services in mental health, substance abuse, vocational training, education and restorative justice. Offers emergency assistance for psychiatric mental health, crisis and substance abuse. Accepts Medicaid, TriCare and third-party insurance.
El PASO COUNTY DEPAR1MENT OF HUMAN SERVICES ........... 719-636-0000
1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. (80907)
http://dhs.elpasoco.com/Pages/CAPS.aspx
Provides child welfare and social services to residents of El Paso County. Services include adult self-sufficiency, investigation of adult and child abuse, day care licensing, work incentive programs, foster care licensing, subsidized adoptions, custody evaluations, child protective services, resolution of parent/ child conflicts, on-going foster care services (currently contracted with private agencies), investigation of child neglect complaints, assessment of need for protection against child abuse, and provision of cash assistance, food stamps, and Medicaid. Services for the developmentally disabled are also available.2-1-1 Colorado ..................................... 211
Alternate toll-free number ................................ 866-488-9742
https://211colorado.communityos.org/cms/home
2-1-1 is the national abbreviated dialing code for free access to health and human services information and referrals. Callers can speak with live referral specialists and receive comprehensive community information by dialing the three digit number 2-1-1 or accessing online.ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICES (ACS),
FORT CARSON ............................. 719-526-4590
6303 WetzeiAve. Bk:lg 1526, Fort Carson, (80913)
https://carson.armymwr.com/categories/community-support
Offers a variety of services for military families, including an exceptional family members program (special needs). Services include financial counseling and assistance, emergency food, counseling, family member employment information, deployment
readiness program, volunteer placement, family advocacy, domestic abuse advocacy, relocation information, loan closet, and new parent support.CEDAR SPRINGS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM....................719-633-4114
2135 Southgate Rd. (80906)
www.cedarspringsbhs.com
Provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric treatment for individuals of all ages dealing with emotional, mental and/or chemically-related problems. 24-hour evaluation. Most insurance accepted, including TriCare.PEAK VIEW BEHAVIORAL HEALTH.........................................719-444-8484
7353 Sisters Grove (80923)
www.peakviewbh.com
Peak View is a 112-bed state-of-the-art mental health hospital dedicated in providing quality behavioral health care to promote growth and structure for patients and families throughout the state of Colorado. We treat youth, adults, and seniors in both inpatient and outpatient settings.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TESSA..................................................................................719-633-1462
24-Hour Crisis Hotline ………………......................................................……633-3819
435 Gold Pass Heights (80906)
www.tessacs.org
Counseling for sexual assault; temporary shelter and food for women in crisis; information and referral services; victim advocacy, case management; community education; support groups; restraining order assistance; 24-hour crisis intervention; psychotherapy; court support; therapeutic and non-therapeutic support and services to children who have witnessed or been victims of domestic violence.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PEAK VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ........................719-635-7000
Main Office: 410 Gold Pass Hts., (80906)
www.peakvista.org
Provides primary medical, dental and behavioral health care services. Medicaid, Medicare and CHP+ accepted -
COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS AT DOHERTY HIGH SCHOOL
Doherty offers 18 Advanced Placement courses that can generate college credit from any college/university in the United States depending on the college, a student’s major, and the score a student earns on the AP exam in May. In addition to this students can earn credit from local colleges/universities from those opportunities listed below.
The following courses taken at Doherty can earn credit from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs through
the CU Succeed program or from Project Lead the Way:
Pre Calculus
Advanced Placement Calculus AB
Advanced Placement Calculus BC
Advanced Placement Statistics
Advanced Placement Chemistry
Advanced Placement Environmental Science
Advanced Placement Spanish
Advanced Placement German
Intro to Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Digital Electronics
The following course taken at Doherty can earn credit from Colorado State University at Pueblo:
Honors English 7, 8
The following courses have articulation agreements with Pikes Peak Community College:
Business Department
Accounting
Intro to Business
Marketing 1, 2
Advanced Marketing 1, 2
Family & Consumer Science
ProStart 1, 2
ProStart 3, 4
Nutrition and Wellness
Teacher Cadet
Applied Technology
Architectural Drawing 1, 2, 3, 4
Technical Drawing 1, 2
Introduction to Engineering
Civil Engineering and Architecture
Digital Electronics
Career Start @ PPCChttps://www.ppcc.edu/high-school-programs/career-start
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Students 9-12 can apply for Individual Mentorships, Job Shadows and Internships
A FREE service provided by Pikes Peak Business and Education Alliance
Register today!
Contact Mellissa Smith mellissa.smith@d11.org for more information
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Information on Summer School will be announced after Spring Break
Each year the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York invites 1,000 outstanding rising high school seniors from around the country for a six-day immersion into the West Point experience. I have attached a brochure. You can also go to this link to learn more about the program.
The Summer Leadership Experience (SLE) is a weeklong program of academic classes, military training, physical fitness training and intramural athletics. This program allows students to experience cadet life and to see first-hand what West Point has to offer.
The program consists of daily morning physical training, academic classes, afternoon sports, a day of military training, administration of the Candidate Fitness Assessment (CFA), a West Point tour and social functions. The academic program features workshops and class samplings from the Academy's curriculum. All participants stay in the cadet barracks and eat in the Cadet Mess Hall. Students pay travel expenses plus a registration fee of $400 to pay for food, workshop materials, and some West Point apparel. West Point First and Second Class Cadets lead the planning and execution of all SLE activities.
SLE 2021 will take place in two separate sessions:
Session 1: May 29 - June 4, 2021
Session 2: June 5 - June 11, 2021
The application process is now open through 15 March. Candidates will be notified by mid-April.
It is a two-part process. To be considered for SLE, Candidates must have a file opened as a Candidate for the Class of 2026 by completing the Part I Candidate Questionnaire. Once completed they can then complete Part II for SLE. Candidates must be current year Juniors and MUST have a valid PSAT, PLAN, SAT or ACT scores.
Selected students are top performers academically with leadership potential as gauged by their extracurricular and athletic activities with consideration given to class composition goals. The SLE selection process is an abbreviated version of the West Point admissions process. Typically, we receive 6,000 applications for SLE; we expect similar interest this year. Students invited to attend SLE will be highly competitive for admission to West Point.
This is an outstanding, but a HIGHLY competitive opportunity. Potential candidates should not delay their application. 40-50% of attendees will attend West Point, but they are competing against other students bound for Ivy League and other Tier 1 schools looking to enhance their resumes as a leader by claiming their attendance at West Point’s SLE.
If you have highly qualified candidates that may not apply due to the costs, the application is free and financial needs-based scholarship money will be available by West Point Graduates of the Pikes Peak Region.
Please disseminate this information widely. If you have any questions or potential candidates, let me know.
Go Army!
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Michael W. Werner
