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Middle School

Intention

In order to be of sufficient size and scope, each middle school program must be designed to enable a student to seamlessly advance without unnecessary duplication of educational experiences to a high school approved CTE program. Programs may begin as early as 6th grade when located in the same building as and built in conjunction with 7th and 8th grade course options.

Vision

With Career Education in mind, Middle School CTE programs are exploratory in nature, focused on connection to career possibilities and assist students to obtain connection to self, while experiencing an all encompassing ‘wheel’ of career cluster exposure.

Mission

To introduce students to their interests, resulting in obtaining relevance for learning with an increase in their engagement which in turn supports High School program recruitment and retention, inevitably increasing graduation rates and Postsecondary enrollment rates.

Benefits

• Early exposure to careers & the World of Work
• Access to Career & Technical Student Associations (CTSOs)
• Potential for CTA (Career & Technical Act) reimbursement
• Alignment to Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP) preparedness
• Increase Postsecondary Workforce Readiness (PWR)-Going School Culture

How to:

• Program Approval Requirements
• Program Approval Form PDF or To Print and Mail or FAX
• 5 Year Plan
• Middle School CTE Programs FAQ
• CTA FAQ

Contact Information

Lauren K. Jones, CTE Career Guidance Trainer & Specialist
Colorado Community College System
9101 E Lowry Blvd
Denver, CO  80230
Phone: 720-858-2825
Email: lauren.jones@cccs.edu
Career Guidance
Workplace Gender Balance Project