Career Pathways
Career Pathways in Jeffco
Jeffco Career Pathways follows the Colorado Community College System Career and Technical Education (CTE). CTE ensures a thriving Colorado economy by providing relevant and rigorous education that is connected, responsive and real. CTE engages students and prepares them with the skills they need for fulfilling careers in vital, in-demand, industries and occupations.
Jeffco CTE's mission is to prepare all students for successful careers through the real-world application of core and durable academic skills by partnering classrooms with businesses, industries and communities that positively impact the future workforce. All CTE programs offer academic, elective or college credit.
Career & Technical Education at Dakota Ridge High School
Career and Technical Education (CTE) provides students with the academic knowledge and technical skills they need to gain entry into high-skill, high-wage, and high-demand industries. CTE offers work-based learning experiences with hands-on learning to prepare students for the workforce or college.
CTE Programs & Pathways
- ACE
- Business and Marketing
- Engineering
- Hospitality and Food Production
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Multimedia, Visual Arts and Theatre Technology
Career Explore
Career Explore’s mission is to prepare high school students for the postsecondary world of college and career.












