Teachers & Parents
Rethinking
Education
Outcomes
Our mission is to “connect students’ talents, interests and aptitudes to the world or work.” Teachers, parents and advisory staff are a critical resource in helping students engage this process.
How does PPBEA support teachers, staff and counselors in career advisory and ICAP?
- Provide classrooms and students with meaningful information and support for their Individual Career & Academic Plan (ICAP)
- Provide career counselors and advisory staff with current and reliable labor market information.
- Work with career representatives to help inform career pathway curriculum and experiential learning.
- Provide classrooms and students with opportunities to learn about work, learn through work and learn at work.
- Provide college and career readiness curriculum and presentation content accessible online and in person.
How can advisory teachers, counselors and staff participate in this process?
Set Up
An account so we can connect with you and provide training and support!Browse
The MARKETPLACE for work-based learning opportunities and resources.Encourage
Students to participate in mentorships, job shadows, internships and youth apprenticeships.Serve
As a student sponsor (no big deal here! You will be a virtual chaperone!)
How can parents and guardians
support their K-12 students?
Meaningful career conversations that encourage students to explore, investigate and train in occupations that are in high demand in our economy are going to make a difference for our children.
PPBEA has partnered with more than 400 career representatives to create over 700 career-connected learning opportunities for teachers and students to explore.
And, we continue to grow!
What can parents, guardians and family members do to participate in this initiative?
- 1View upcoming events on the calendar
- 2Set up a parent account in the MARKETPLACE
- 3Look through the opportunities like job shadows, internships and youth apprenticeships.
- 4Encourage your student to participate!
- 5Access the RESOURCE page for economic information and labor market statistics that can help inform your student’s college and career choices.
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HIGH DEMAND
OCCUPATIONS
One of the pillars of value provided by PPBEA is our focus on the top seven demand industry categories in our community.
By taking meaningful action together, we can help solve the chronic labor supply shortages so persistent in the Pikes Peak Region.
Nursing and related Healthcare Occupations
IT, Computer Science and Cybersecurity
Skilled Trades & Technical Sciences in Manufacturing and Construction
Education & Early Childhood Education
Culinary Arts & Hospitality Occupations
Business operations and Customer Service occupations
Arts, Design & Multimedia