Career and Technical Education
Jefferson County is dedicated to preparing all students in Jefferson County for careers and lifelong learning. Our mission is to connect classrooms, careers, businesses, and communities to create a systemic change that positively impacts the future ofthe workforce.
Jeffco has CTE programs in neighborhood high schools as well as our premier career and technical school, Warren Tech.
Several programs offer academic, elective, and college credit.
Collision Repair, Entertainment and Event Planning, Cosmetology, Computer Technician, Biotechnology, Culinary Arts, Graphic Design, Video Game Programming, and many more. Students age 16 and older attend Warren Tech for half the day and their home school the other half-day. Several programs offer academic, elective, and college credit.
Eligibility and Enrollment Information
- 16 years of age or older and entering 3rd year of high school
- Students are accepted based on availability and credit history
Contact Information
For more information, call
303-982-8600
Address:
13300 West 2nd Place
Lakewood, CO 80228
Each neighborhood school has Career and Technical Programs. Typically school programs include:
- Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE)
- Business
- Family and Consumer Studies (FACS)
- Graphics/Photo
- Health
- Marketing
- Technical Education/Technology
- Work Experience Study (WES)
Not all neighborhood schools offer these programs.
Contact Information
For more information, contact your local neighborhood high school.
Jefferson County Public Schools has created a partnership with Red Rocks Community College to create high school academic courses that combine academic rigor with real-world relevancy. Students who successfully complete those courses may be eligible for credit from Red Rocks Community College.
- Algebra Principles (in the Business World)
- Geometry Principles (in the Construction Industry)
- Algebra II Principles (in Process Technology Industries)
- Process Technology I
- Process Technology II
Contact Information
For more information on CTE courses, please call 303-982-8620.
The following programs also have some elements of Career and Technical Education built into their alternative programs. Please follow the link to each program to learn more about what they offer: