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  • Home
    • About Us
  • Post Grad Planning Events
    • Post-Grad Planning Schedule
    • Lunchtime Workshops
    • Coffee Talk Dates
  • Planning for College
    • 4- year Planning Timelines
    • College Visits at Creek
    • College Campus Visits
    • Military Academies
    • NCAA
    • International Colleges
  • 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
    • CCIC Career Fair

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 - Mbala.Louange@jobcorps.org - (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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Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Post Grad Mission Statement

The Post Graduate Center provides students with the knowledge and resources needed so  each individual student feels that he or she is empowered to make an appropriate choice for his or her post graduate plans. The Post Graduate Center provides opportunities and education to all students, parents, and families concerning college searches, admissions, financial aid, and possible scholarship opportunities. The Post Graduate Center works closely with colleges to provide accurate information and fosters the relationship with a broad variety of colleges to be able to meet the needs of the individual student. 

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