College and Career Readiness

Empowering BVSD graduates

CAREER READINESS ACADEMY

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

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

RECENT INITIATIVES