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The St. Vrain Valley Career Development Center is one of only eight Career and Technical Education centers statewide. We provide Career and Technical Opportunities for high school students through programs that complement and enrich students high school experience. The goal of CTE is to provide quality educational programs emphasizing core academic content, workplace competencies, technical skills, and seamless transition to further education or employment.

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While all programs at CDC work with students on job skills, they also expect students to maintain specific academic standards. Career related training in language, math, and science, along with experiential educational opportunities, provide students with necessary entry level skills for employment or post-secondary options. To ensure the integrity of each program offered, the school’s focus is to have programs coordinated with the post-secondary/community college system.

Achieving Academic Success

Small class sizes, individualization based on performance, and practical experienced-based instruction that leads to employment combine to ensure success for students. Specifically,

• The Career Development Center prepares students for employment by teaching job skills, analytical thinking, and teamwork..
• A full range of counseling services are available for students, including assistance with program and career selection.
• All programs offer students the opportunity to participate in career and technical education student organizations.

What Makes the Career Development Center Unique

Any high school student from the St. Vrain Valley School District may attend the Career Development Center. Transportation is provided to and from each home high school and CDC.

Career and technical education classes provide students with both academic preparation and practical knowledge.

Programs are based on community college curriculum and local industry needs.

Students are prepared for two-year and four-year college classes and other postsecondary education. Some programs offer credit that can be applied to Colorado two year colleges.

Programs expose students to the latest in technology via theory, as well as hands-on experiences, in laboratory and real-world environments. CDC assists students in job placement and cooperative work experience.

CDC curriculum offers elective credit for high school students plus English credits in selected programs that apply toward graduation requirements.

Entry-level training is provided, in classes with students from throughout the St. Vrain Valley School District, that encourages students to explore and grow.

Programs

**New to CDC** Cosmetology (Hairstyling is now offered at CDC! CDC is proud to offer its own Hairstying program beginning the 2011-2012 school year. Our first 35 students began classes August 19. We will be expanding the program to include more students and therefore have spaces avaliable. If you are interested in Hairstyling contact your counselor or call Becky Olson at (303) 772-3333 and ask for more information.

Business Careers Accounting; Personal Finance, and Starting Your Own Business

Computer Design Engineering Technology (3D CAD/Solidworks); Multimedia Technology, Video Production and Photoshop (Adobe Certified Associate)

Health and Human Services Careers Hairstyling; Early Childhood Education; Med Prep; Emergency Response; Dental Assisting; Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Trade and Industry Careers Automotive Technology (ASE Certification); Agri-Science; Building Trades; Plant & Environmental Technology; Culinary Arts, Welding

Program Closure: It is with great sadness that we anounce the closing of the CDC Printing Trades program. Students interested in Graphic Arts or Printing should look into taking Introduction to Multimedia and Photoshop in our Multimedia Technology Department. Contact Becky Olson or your counselor at your home high school for more information.

CDC is an Area Career and Technical Education Center established by the St. Vrain Valley School District to promote career and technical education opportunities for students in SVVSD. Our programs are endorsed by the Colorado Community College System and the state of Colorado. More information about our programs and their approvals by Please click the logo below to connect to the CCCS website.