Career & College
Arvada West supports students in all postsecondary opportunities. Students receive an ICAP lesson each semester, every school year that helps them identify potential postsecondary opportunities. Individual meetings occur in both 11th and 12th grade for students to review their graduation progress and discuss their postsecondary interests.
Want to discuss current and future career opportunities?
Stop by the library and visit Michael Sena in the Career Hub. Mr. Sena is our CTE and Career Hub Coordinator. He specializes in developing career pathways for students in partnership with our CTE programs at Arvada West. He also helps students with resumes, job searches and interview skills. He invites industry partners to speak at our school, while also taking students to career events.
Jeffco Career Links
The Jeffco Career Links program connects students from classroom to career.
Trades & Certificates
Arvada West can help students research a trade or certification program.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Find resources to help students find postsecondary tuition assistance.
Military
Arvada West students can pursue a future in one of the branches of the U.S. military.
Career Planning
Nest to Wings
Provides students and families with education to assist with the transition to educational options beyond high school.
CareerWise Colorado
Interested in a trade or apprenticeship in Colorado? CareerWise Colorado can help you explore options, learn about industry trends, and tips and tricks for applying and landing your first interview.
Cyber Security Degrees
Check out cyber-security programs and schools in Colorado.
Gap-Year Resources
Career & College Pathways in Jeffco
Career and college pathways are a series of educational opportunities that enable students to pursue careers, college and interests after high school. Career and college readiness is a Jeffco Public Schools graduation requirement and is increasingly important, as three out of every four jobs now require education or training beyond high school.
It’s important for students to talk with their families, teachers and school counselors throughout high school as career interests emerge and develop, and to explore different college and career pathways.