Career Readiness Academy

Empowering BVSD graduates

Through after-school workshops Impact on Education provides high school students with training and resources to empower them for success after graduation. Student participants explore their interests and opportunities they may not have considered or been exposed to, that are available for them to pursue in high school and beyond.

The 2023-24 Career Readiness Academy is being offered at Boulder High, Broomfield High and Centaurus High.

Students will

Build a resume and learn about career paths
Gain experience with professional skills
Build self-confidence and self-knowledge
Access BVSD resources to meet your future goals
Learn how to advocate for help
Receive a $300 stipend (contingent on attendance)

Who can apply

10th grade students
Students with an openness to learn, explore and share

All 10th graders are encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to students facing financial hardship and/or first-generation students.

Questions?

denise@impactoneducation.org
303-524-3865

“My favorite part is the connections that I have made with other students, and the great connection that I have made with myself and my purpose.“
2022 Career Readiness Academy participant

How mock interviews support career readiness for high schoolers

Helping students make informed decisions about their futures

Teaching professional skills and inspiring confidence in high school students

GRADPLUS

The Boulder Valley School District Grad Plus Framework aims to expand graduate’s skill sets by providing every student with learning opportunities and credentials that offer a head start on a career, postsecondary education, or both.

Grad Plus is intended to break down barriers between traditional academics and career and technical education, allowing students to maximize the credentials they earn across multiple quadrants.

By their graduation date, every BVSD student will complete one or more:

Advanced Placement course, International baccalaureate course or Concurrent/Dual enrollment course
Seal of Biliteracy
Industry Certification
Internship, Apprenticeship, Other work-based learning experience

OUR INVESTMENTS

Impact on Education has supported BVSD in the creation and implementation of Grad Plus behind the scenes for several years.

Impact on Education investments help students with financial need access post-secondary readiness initiatives across BVSD including:

Fees for students to take AP or IB tests to earn college credit
Fees for students to access industry certifications or courses at Boulder TEC
Fees for students to take language placement tests and earn college level foreign language credits or tests so they can earn the seal of biliteracy
Textbook and material fees for students to concurrently enroll in college level classes at Metropolitan State University or Front Range Community College

“Early investments from Impact on Education made a significant difference in the way we think about Career and Technical Education and the trajectory we’re on today.”

Dr Rob Anderson, BVSD Superintendent

RECENT INITIATIVES

STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD

Our Student Advisory Board brought together students enrolled in Boulder Valley’s 13 high schools to share their perspectives and insights to advise our work.

CAREER DISCOVERY

We are committed to helping all students explore a variety of career opportunities from a young age and supporting initiatives that help position all students for success upon high school graduation.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

This initiative supports professional development for teachers and computer science curriculum across BVSD to ensure that students have engaging opportunities to build computer science skills.

College and Career Readiness

Empowering BVSD graduates