Blog Posts in 2017
Posted on Dec 15, 2017 By Eric Ward
The Construction Technology course and the Property Maintenance course at Pickens Technical College prepare students for a job working safely and productively on things that matter to people. When ...
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Posted on Sep 19, 2017 By adam@enciteinternational.com
Pickens Technical College focuses on providing all of its students with a full set of skills they can use in their future careers. The Medical Assistant Program is a popular program designed to ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2017 By adam@enciteinternational.com
The redesigned Small Business Management program at Pickens Technical College prepares students for employment in an office setting or another business environment by putting an emphasis on computer ...
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Posted on Aug 22, 2017 By adam@enciteinternational.com
Academy Roofing is a local roofing contractor based in Aurora, Colorado. They have built a reputation over their nearly forty-year history as one of the premier roofing companies in the state. And ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2017 By adam@enciteinternational.com
Last school year, the Precision Machining department at Pickens Technical College changed its name to Advanced Manufacturing because it’s no longer all about machining in this field. With the ...
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Posted on Aug 9, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
There are several new faces in the Career Services Office at Pickens Technical College for the upcoming school year. They are here to help you find the perfect fit for your interests & career ...
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Posted on Jul 28, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Polished Hair and Nails is a well-regarded hair and nails salon in Denver that demands excellence from its employees. Owner Lisa Hintgen provides fast, easy, yet relaxing hair and nail beauty services ...
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Posted on Jul 18, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College and its cosmetology program are highly involved in the community of Aurora and Denver, turning up to cut hair for the homeless or competing against other cosmetology students ...
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Posted on Jun 29, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
As a graduate of Pickens Technical College and one of its excellent nursing programs, Nurse Aide and Practical Nursing, you have many options open to you. PTC’s nursing programs prepare all ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College is proud to be involved in the Aurora Public Schools’ Executive Internship Program, providing students with real-world experience they can use in their future career. ...
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Posted on May 24, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
AURORA – This year, Bill Cary, horticulture instructor at Pickens Technical College, Aurora, received the Bob Cannon Lifetime Achievement Award from Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado, ...
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Posted on May 5, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
First of all, I don’t want to mislead you. This isn’t a blog about how to prepare every aspect of your life after you graduate from Pickens Technical College. You won’t find out how ...
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Posted on Apr 21, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
The Pickens Technical College Cosmetology Department prepares students for running their own salon. Instruction is focused on not only how to cut and style hair (which obviously you’ll need to ...
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Posted on Apr 14, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College gives students the skills they need to work in the trade they desire. PTC is an alternative to expensive four-year colleges for students who want to work with their hands and ...
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Posted on Apr 7, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College student Colten Messer won the Post-Secondary Gold Medal award for Motorcycle Service Technology at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. In March, Mile ...
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Posted on Mar 23, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College creates opportunities for all students to learn a trade and start a career in the industry of their choice. Some students come from different corners of the world to get the ...
Continue reading "Pickens Technical College's Nursing Program: World-Class Training for All" »
Posted on Mar 9, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
The hospitality and tourism industries are booming right now in Colorado, particularly in the Denver area. In the middle of that state-wide boom is Aurora, which, thanks to new development in recent ...
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Posted on Mar 2, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College is constantly evolving to bring its students more options in vocational education. That’s a fancy way of saying that PTC is always looking for new ways to improve its ...
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Posted on Feb 17, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Pickens Technical College offers students more than a typical classroom experience. In fact, PTC instructors often go above and beyond for their students to offer them just that—experience. PTC ...
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Posted on Feb 8, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
At Pickens Technical College, the Brand Ambassador Program teaches students how to use social media as a tool for finding jobs, improving their professional networks, and avoid common pitfalls that ...
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Posted on Jan 25, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
The Weld Shop a.m. students built a metal prop door for use in training at the Hoffman Heights Fire Department. The door is meant to simulate breaking into a locked and bolted door. Instructor Jeff ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2017 By scsettergren-harman@aps.k12.co.us
Classes start again soon at Pickens Technical College and while you might not need to be reminded of that fact, the time to start preparing for your new quarter and a new year is now. New Year’s ...
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