Design Your Future

The Culinary Program gave me industry certifications and experience in every restaurant position. What I learned at the CETC set me apart wherever I went.

From a young age, I’ve been passionate about becoming a fashion designer. My VPA teachers helped me realize I could turn that dream into a reality.

Frederick High School student, Tanya Alvarado, solidified her passion for medicine through the Biomedical Science Academy. Tanya was able to collaborate directly with CSU undergraduate mentors through the Anatomical Case Studies Virtual Reality course. “I always thought I wanted to pursue a career in medicine, and this experience really solidified that for me,” she shares. “The partnership gave me a sense of what future college classes would look like – especially because this is a college class.”

Niwot has prepared me for my future by giving me the opportunity to pursue all of my interests, through student council and the IB diploma, and I know that my voice matters here. So, In the future I won't be afraid to try new things and I have the tools to accomplish anything.

The Biomedical Science Academy has helped me understand how medicine relates back to the body which will help me in my future career as a pharmacist. It has also helped with my presenting skills, organization, and note taking. I've been able to take what I've learned and apply it to other classes.

Julian Finch, a Frederick High School student and member of the Music Innovation team, has witnessed firsthand how the program is transforming traditional ideas about music education. With a lifelong passion for music, Julian shared that the experience has deepened his understanding of what music can be. “This group is redefining it,” he said. “The team is creating a pathway that’s opening up a lot of opportunities for other students.”

Deejha Blash-Lopez, a Mountain View Elementary alum and one of St. Vrain's first P-TEACH graduates, discovered her passion for teaching through the pathway's concurrent enrollment and classroom experiences. After student teaching at Mountain View in May 2023, she was hired as a kindergarten teacher there, where she now creates engaging, memorable learning experiences for her students.

Mead High School alum, Hunter Humphrey, found his passion and purpose through the school’s Energy Academy, a program that opens doors to real-world learning and industry connections. After taking classes like AP Environmental Science, Energy in Society, and Energy Storage and the Grid, he earned 3.0 college credits from Aims Community College. His hands-on experiences, from studying solar farms to exploring emerging technologies, inspired him to pursue a future that blends energy studies with cybersecurity, “Everyone should take one year of Energy Academy. It opened doors, introduced me to incredible people, and sparked interests I never knew I had.”

Music just means a lot to me and I’ve had a lifelong relationship with music, but this group is redefining it. This team is creating a pathway that is opening up a lot of opportunities for other students.