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  • Home
    • About Us
  • Post Grad Planning Events
    • Creek to College Workshop
    • Creek to College Boot Camp
    • Post-Grad Planning Schedule
    • Lunchtime Workshops
    • Coffee Talk Dates
    • College/Career Fairs
  • Planning for College
    • 4- year Planning Timelines
    • College Visits at Creek
    • College Campus Visits
    • College/Career Fairs
    • Military Academies
    • NCAA
    • International Colleges
    • Packing for College/Before You Go checklists
  • Paying for College
    • What are the Costs?
    • FAFSA/CASFA/CSS Profile
    • Scholarships
    • College Opportunity Fund (COF)
    • Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)
  • Applying to College
    • Application Key Terms
    • Application Steps
    • Common App Tutorials
    • College Essay Help
    • Using Naviance
    • Transcript Request Forms
    • Standardized Test Information
  • Alumni Requests
  • College Admission Officers & CCHS Profile
  • Career Exploration & Opportunities
    • Colorado Career Clusters Model
    • Exploring Careers and Majors
    • Career Pathways and Possibilites

Career Exploration & Opportunities

Many rewarding and well-paying careers are attainable through education
and training programs that are not typical 4-year colleges.

Considering the opportunities below can save students both time and money
in reaching the goal of gainful employment. 

Cherry Creek
Innovation Campus
(CCIC)

CCIC Virtual Tour
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Trade Schools/Opportunities

​Job Corps - Live and learn tuition-free on one of 123 centers across the nation

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  • Build a successful career foundation, become part of a community, further your education and connect with employers and community leaders - all free for eligible students ages 16-24. Click the Brochure for more info.

Pursue these trades with Job Corps or just click to learn a bit more about career possibilities and related fields that may interest you:       
        Carpentry- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/159/carpentry
         Cement Masonry- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/160/cement-masonry
        CISCO Networking- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/388/information-technology/187/computer-networking-cisco
        Facilities Maintenance- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/163/facilities-maintenance
        Floor Covering- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/164/floor-covering
        Construction Tech- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/1013/building-construction-technology
        Electrical- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/384/construction/162/electrical
        Heavy Equip. Operator- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/383/automotive-and-machine-repair/156/heavy-construction-equipment-mechanic
         Heavy Equipment Repair- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/383/automotive-and-machine-repair/156/heavy-construction-equipment-mechanic
        Heavy Truck Driving- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/392/transportation/207/heavy-truck-driving
        Petroleum Service Tech- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/390/renewable-resources-and-energy/197/petroleum-service-technician
        Office Admin- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/385/finance-and-business/173/office-administration
        Welding- https://www.jobcorps.gov/train/382/advanced-manufacturing/153/welding


Contact the Job Corps Admission Counselor: Louange Mbala - [email protected] - (303) 856-8280


Apprenticeships

What is an apprenticeship?  It's a program that offers on-the-job training to become skilled in a trade or profession.  Apprenticeships are an affordable way to enter a wide variety of in-demand careers, combining classroom learning with hands on work, often leading to a certificate in a skilled profession. Even better, apprenticeships are paid.

Apprenticeship Resources by State

  • ResumeBuilder - Find apprenticeship resources state by state along with tips for writing apprenticeship resumes, what you should look for in an apprenticeship, and more.  Visit https://www.resumebuilder.com/apprenticeship-resources-by-state/.

Registered Colorado Apprenticeship Programs

  • Construction Education Foundation - Learn about the CEF Training Center and access a long list of apprenticeship programs in Colorado, listed by occupation. From bricklayer to telecom technician, HVAC specialist to tile and marble setter, and dozens of others. Visit https://www.cefcolorado.org/apprenticeships/.
  • Colorado Registered Apprenticeship Programs Directory - A list from the Colorado Department of Employment and Labor.  Filter by county, occupation and/or industry.  Visit ​https://sites.google.com/state.co.us/coapprenticeshipdirectory/home.

Job & Apprenticeship Opportunities

Various Apprenticeships
  • NagraStar- Computer Technician.  Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000wkQnUAI/id-0517 
  • Colorado Sheet Metal Workers.  Visit https://www.smacnacolorado.org/apprenticeship/
  • Construction Industry Training Council - Daily on-the-job training by a contractor/employer supplemented with classroom and lab lessons once per week at night in a chosen skilled trade.  Visit https://www.citcinc.org/apprenticeships/.
  • Western States College of Construction - Professional programs touch off a career path guided by experienced faculty members and mentors.  Program includes on the job learning hours, instruction and coursework, certifications and more.  Visit https://westernstatescollege.org.

Lockheed Martin Apprenticeships
  • Logistics Technician -- Inventory Management  Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000cYvaUAE/id-0457.
  • Logistics Technician -- Property  Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000cYvQUAU/id-0455.
  • Facilities Operations Technician  Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000cYs7UAE/id-0434  ​

Richey May Apprenticeships
  • ​Richey May- Accounting Clerk   Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000cYXnUAM/id-0343  
  • Richey May- Desktop Support Specialist  Visit https://careerwisecolorado.force.com/s/posting/a4L1M000000cYXsUAM/id-0344  
Please see CareerWise Colorado file below for step by step instructions for applying to a job on the CareerWise Hiring Hub
How to Apply to A Job on the Careerwise Apprenticeship Hiring Hub
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Location

9300 East Union Avenue
Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Post Grad Mission and Vision Statements

Mission Statement:  The Post Graduate Center empowers students with the knowledge and resources to make informed choices about their post-graduate plans and careers. We support students, parents, and families with college searches, admissions, financial aid, scholarships, and career opportunities, while fostering strong relationships with a diverse range of colleges and employers.

Vision Statement:  To be a leading resource that empowers every student to confidently pursue their post-graduate dreams and career aspirations, fostering a community of informed, prepared, and inspired individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world.


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