The Area Vocational Program at Pikes Peak Community College provides occupational skill development and training for junior and senior high school students from all over the Pikes Peak region.
In addition to teaching career-technical skills, the Area Vocational Program strives to prepare students for the world of work by teaching the related academics and workplace basics that are essential for employment. Instruction is provided in classrooms, laboratories, and in business and industry. In most programs, only AVP students are enrolled; in others, they learn side-by-side with college students. All instructors in the Area Vocational Program are occupationally experienced and vocationally credentialed.
Students attending the Area Vocational Program earn credit, which can be applied toward high school graduation. Curriculum for AVP courses is a compilation of various entry-level college courses for that particular area of study. The number of courses covered within each program and the grades students achieve within those individual courses throughout the year will determine the amount of college credit received. This college credit may be applied to a post secondary certificate or degree.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Area Vocational Program is to provide students with quality career and technical education. In addition to classroom and lab instruction, we will accomplish this mission through applied learning and school-to-career opportunities. With guidance from our community of potential employers, we will continue to maintain professional standards in our curriculum in order to prepare the students for success in the workplace and in lifelong learning.
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