Alternative Post Secondary Options
Military
There are many websites which may help you decide if military service is right for you. Whether it be attending a service academy such as the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs (CO), the US Naval Academy in Annapolis (MD), the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut or the US Military Academy at West Point (NY) or joining a collegiate ROTC program or enlisting in the armed services, use the following links to explore a future in the military.
To learn more about a career in the military:
www.todaysmilitary.com
www.myfuture.com
To register with the Selective Service:
www.sss.gov
To explore individual branches of the service:
www.airforce.com
www.army.mil
www.uscg.mil
www.usmc.mil
www.navy.mil
To learn more about the National Guard:
www.1-800-go-guard.com
Vocational Schools
A school that offers instruction and practical introductory experience in skilled trades such as mechanics, carpentry, plumbing, and construction, beauty and health technical fields. There are many schools in Colorado area. Look on the internet for specific schools if you do not find them on the list.
Academy of Floral Design 303-623-8855
837 Acoma Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Art Institute of Colorado 303-827-0825
1200 Lincoln Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
Artistic Beauty College 866-232-2771
Wadsworth and 64th
Federal and 74th
120th and Colorado Boulevard
Barnett Bicycle Institute 719-632-5173
2725 Ore Mill Road #23
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Bel Rae Institute of Animal Technology 303-751-8700
1671 South Dayton
Denver, Colorado 80247
Boulder College of Massage Therapy 303-530-2100
6255 Longbow Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301
Career Education Center 720-423-6600
(Middle College of Denver)
2650 Eliot Street
Denver, Colorado 80211
Architectural Technology, Athletic Training, Audio Engineering, Automotive Technology, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Commercial Photography, Construction, Culinary Arts, Fashion Design, Film Production, Fire Science, Medical Careers, Multimedia Graphic Design, Welding
Colorado Academy of Art 303-442-0669
2897 Mapleton Avenue
Boulder, Colorado
Colorado Aero Tech 800-888-3995
10851 West 120th Avenue
Broomfield, Colorado 80021
Colorado Coaching and Hypnotherapy Institute 303-776-6103
200 Lincoln Street
Longmont, Colorado 80501
Medical and dental hypnotherapy, counseling hypnotherapy, life skills coaching
Colorado Technical University 866-888-5616
1865 West 121st Avenue
Building C, Suite 100
Westminster, Colorado 80234
Business, computer science, engineering
Compuskills 303-399-0093
2325 East Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80206
PC software applications, internet technologies
Denver Automotive and Diesel College 800-347-3232
460 South Lipan Street
Denver, Colorado 80223
Denver Paralegal Institute 303-295-0550
1401 19th Street
Denver, Colorado 80202
DeVry University 303-280-7400
1870 West 122nd Avenue
Westminster, Colorado 80234
Accounting, Business, Computer Technology, Electronics, Health Information Technology, Web Graphic Design
Emily Griffith Opportunity School 303-575-4700
1250 Welton Street
Denver, Colorado 80204
Accounting, Automotive, Aviation, Clothing, Cosmetology, Dental Services, Electronic Communications, Food Sales, Health Specialties, Physical Fitness, Heating/ Air Conditioning, Management Information systems, Nurse Assistant, Real Estate, Tourism, Welding
Heritage College of Health Careers 303-477-7240
12 Lakeside Lane
Denver, Colorado 80212
Dental Assistant, Massage, Medical Assistant, Medical Transcription, Pharmacy Technician
Iliff School of Theology 303-744-1287
2201 South University Boulevard
Denver, Colorado 80210
ITT Technical Institute 303-288-4488
500 East 84th Avenue
Thornton, Colorado 80229
Kaplan College 888-291-8241
500 East 84th Avenue
Suite W-200
Thornton, Colorado 80229
Health care, legal studies
Nutrition Therapy Institute 303-377-3974
1574 York Street
Suite 100
Denver, Colorado 80206
Nutrition therapy, natural foods chef, herbal therapy
Pima Medical Institute 303-426-1800
1701 West 72nd Avenue
Suite 130
Denver, Colorado 80221
Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, Opthmalmic Medical Assistant, Veterinary Assistant
Pickens Technical College 303-344-4910
500 Airport Boulevard
Aurora, Colorado 80011
Hairstylist, Cosmetology, Engineering and Technology, Construction, Automotive, Business, Arts, Media, Health care, Environmental, Agriculture, natural resources
Platt College 303-369-5151
3100 South Parker Road
Suite 200
Aurora, Colorado 80014
Graphic design, commercial art and illustration
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design 303-753-6046
1600 Pierce Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80214
Southwest Acupuncture College 303-581-9944
6620 Gunpark Drive
Boulder, Colorado 80301
United States Truck Driving School 303-431-7600
8150 West 48th Street
Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033
Westwood College 303-650-5050
7350 North Broadway
Denver, Colorado 80221
Automotive, Business, Design (animation, architecture, games, interiors, web), Computer Engineering, Criminal Justice, Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding, Surveying
Work Force
Workforce readiness describes the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for high school graduates to be prepared to enter into the workforce and to compete in the global economy. The description assumes students have developed consistent intellectual growth throughout their high school career as a result of academic work that is increasingly challenging, engaging, and coherent.
Pikes Peak Work Force- Youth Zone
2306 E. Pikes Peak Avenue,
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 667-3860, Fax: 667-3862
Youth Resource Room Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.ppwfc.org