Student Resources
A Great Place to Start
Whether you’re enrolling for post-secondary education or concurrently as a high school student, at Pickens Technical College we work to make the process as transparent as possible for the smoothest experience. Find links to helpful resources below and contact us with any questions.
Maestro
All students and applicants have access to a personal Maestro account. Access Maestro for the following information:
- Your Canvas Portal
- Your Personal Student Information (including student email)
- Your Financial Info
- Your Enrollment Status
Campus Hours
Class Hours:
- Morning: 7:50 AM – 10:40 AM (Mon.- Fri.)
- Afternoon: 12:05 PM – 2:55 PM (Mon.- Fri.)
- Evening: 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM (Mon.- Thu.)
Class Hours (Cosmetology, Barber, Esthetician, and Nail Technician only):
- Morning: 7:50 AM – 11:50 AM (Mon.- Fri.)
- Afternoon: 12:25 PM – 4:25 PM (Mon.- Fri.)
Cashiers office:
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon. – Fri.)
Financial Aid:
- 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Mon. – Fri.)
Career Services:
- 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Mon. – Fri.)
- Evening students: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Tue.)
APS High School Bus Schedule:
Career Services
Visit the career services department for support in your education. Pickens Technical College Advisors guide all students in the areas of academic achievement and ensuring that today’s students become the adults of tomorrow! Our goal is to be your one-stop resource in your academic journey and career success.
- Support for High School concurrent enrollment process
- Support for Post Secondary enrollment process
- Academic and industry information and guidance
- Individual and small group tours
- Relations for high school counselors
Pamela Rouch, Career Advisor
303.344.4910 ext. 27909
phrouch@aurorak12.org
Jenise Rosa, Career Advisor
303.344.4910 ext.27935
jcrose@aurorak12.org
Karen Alarcon, Post Secondary Navigator
303.344.4910 ext. 27747
kalarcon@aurorak12.org
Mental Health Support
Pickens social work department provides support for students emotional and mental health:
- Connection to Counseling/Therapy
- Suicide Risk Assessments (SRA)
- Crisis Support
- Other Community Services (Substance Use, LGBTQ+, Support groups, etc.)
- Coping Skills
Assistance connecting to community resources and organizations with services related to:
- Food & Housing Insecurity
- Pregnancy
- Child Care Needs
- Immigration Support
- Clothing
- and more!
Erin Torres, Social Worker
303-344-4910 ext. 27728
etorres@aurorak12.org
Office of Disabilities
At Pickens, we are firmly committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone has an equal chance to participate in our programs. We understand the importance of providing academic accommodations and robust support to ensure that all individuals can engage effectively.
If you have a documented disability, we encourage you to request accommodations through the form provided below. You are responsible for self-identifying, requesting assistance, and providing documentation of your disability. Your request will be handled with the utmost respect and confidentiality. We are here to support you in every step of your education.
Nondiscrimination Disclosure Statement
Pursuant to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Board declares that Aurora Public School and Pickens Technical College do not and will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs and activities.
Contact a 504 Coordinator
Office Hours: 7:15am – 3:15pm (Mon.-Fri.)
Pickens504@aurorak12.org
*responses may be limited over the summer, but will resume as normal in the fall/spring semester
Employment Support
Pickens Technical College partners with employers within the Aurora and Denver communities to help bring jobs straight to our students. Our Career Services department provides students with guidance surrounding their professional development and employability skills. Students will have access to resume and cover letter support, finding and securing job opportunities, and interview best practices.
Alumni & Friends
Pickens Technical College is proud to provide our community with the best technical training available—and the most affordable training in Colorado. We hope your PTC experience opened many doors for you and had a positive impact on your life. We don’t want to lose touch with our former students. We would like to invite all current students and alumni to utilize our PTC Career Services website. We offer the following services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and each one can be accessed online.
- Resume building help and online storage of two resumes
- Job postings for both local PTC-supporting employers and a national job database
- A fabulous array of employment prep resources—help sheets, podcasts, and videos
- And much more!
Request Your Transcripts
To receive a transcript, please fill out this Transcript Request Form. Unofficial transcripts for your own record are free, but official transcripts are $5.00. You can choose to pick them up or have them mailed to your destination. Please send this form to evigil1@
Forms & Handbooks
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- Pickens Student Handbook
- APS Student Handbook
- APS Safe Schools Handbook – English
- APS Safe Schools Handbook – Spanish
- Media Release
- Field Trip Permission and Grade Consent Form
- Secondary Signature Sheet
- Post-Secondary Signature Sheet
- Internet Use Agreement
- Update to APS Non-Discrimination Policies
- Student Grievance Procedure
- Student Grievance Form
- Student Grievance Procedure Resource
- FERPA Release Form
- APS Welcome Center