Career and College Connections
BVSD provides a comprehensive and innovative approach to education in order to graduate successful, curious, lifelong learners who confidently confront the great challenges of their time.
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Work-Based Learning (WBL) combines what you're learning in the classroom with professional training opportunities. By interweaving WBL with industry certificate and/or post-secondary coursework you're not only career ready... you're career competitive!
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BVSD Students can earn free college credit at the same time as high school credit, giving them a head start on their college and career goals.
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What is Career and Technical Education (CTE)? According to AdvanceCTE, CTE is defined as a method to organize educational systems, courses of study, and hands-on learning experiences that give high school and college students exposure to the academic and technical skills that they will need to engage in the evolving workforce.
Every middle and high school student in BVSD can take a wide array of CTE classes that empower students with the relevant, rigorous, academic, and technical skills needed to succeed in our rapidly changing world.
Opportunity Next Scholarship
Are you thinking about education or training after high school in Colorado, but unsure which way to go?Opportunity Next, from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, can help you:
1. Explore trusted, top career paths in Colorado
2. Find money to pay for school, including an Opportunity Next scholarship of up to $1,500
3. Get enrolled
ASCENT Program
Get a year or more of college paid for!
Ascent is a program that pays tuition for students to take a year of college courses at a community college or participating 4-year university after their senior year.
If a student plans appropriately, they can complete that 5th year of high school with as much as two years of college paid for.
Teacher Recruitment Education and Preparation (TREP) program
Are you a high-school student interested in becoming a teacher or school counselor? Check out TREP. This program pays qualified students first two years of college education while also providing support services to prepare you for a career in education.
ASCENT and TREP Informational Video
Other Career and College Resources
Individual Career and Academic Plans (ICAP)
Workforce Boulder County: Young Adult Program
If you are between the ages of 16 and 24 and want support finding and developing a career path, the Workforce Young Adult Program might be a perfect fit for you!