About
Why Choose Us
Pickens Technical College provides unsurpassed, equitable Career and Technical Education.
Pickens Technical College prepares all students for Post-Secondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR).
Our community needs confident and skilled employees to fulfill the evolving demands of business and industry
Associated Organizations
As a proud part of Aurora Public Schools, Pickens Technical College serves as the district’s premier site for career-focused learning. This partnership provides APS students and the broader community with seamless access to high-quality technical certificates, specialized skills training, and direct pathways to high-demand local careers. APS High School students are eligible to attend Pickens while concurrently enrolled at their home high schools, with no out of pocket tuition costs.
Pickens Technical College programs offer college credits, eligible for transfer towards a certificate or an Associate Degree through all cooperating Colorado Community Colleges, authorized by the CCCS. Check with the individual college for detailed credit transfer eligibility, and degree requirements.
Pickens Technical College provides rigorous Career and Technical Education (CTE) that integrates core academics with real-world technical skills. Pickens programs focus on Post-secondary & Workforce readiness (PWR), development of technical skills, and seamless transition to further education or employment and better prepare students to meet challenges of the workforce, economic development, and emerging occupations.
Pickens Technical College empowers students through active participation in CTSOs, bridging the gap between the classroom and industry leadership. Through competitive events and professional networking, our students gain theessential skills and confidence to excel in today’s high-demand workforce. Pickens Participates in the following CTSOs:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta, GA 30350
Telephone (local): 770-396-3898
Fax: 770-396-3790
Pickens Technical College, located at 500 Airport Blvd, Aurora, Colorado 80013 is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. The council’s website can be found at www.council.org.
Why Pickens Technical College?
Pickens Technical College offers more than 25 certificate programs to adults and high school students as part of the Aurora Public Schools & the Colorado Community College System.
Our goal is to provide students with the opportunity to acquire state-of-the-art skills, knowledge and work habits that will help them succeed in the workforce. Upon completion of most programs students will receive a certificate and transcript that is transferable to any community college or area technical school/college in Colorado in their area of training.
More information about our programs, admissions process, financial aid, or any other information is available on this website. As always, please call us with any further questions, and thank you for considering Pickens Technical College as your best educational option.
Our Accreditation
Pickens Technical College Operates Under the Governance of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education and Is Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.
Community College of Aurora
Pickens Technical College has a relationship with the Community College of Aurora. Students interested in obtaining an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree can start their degree at Pickens Tech by completing technical classes for designated occupational certificates. Then, they can continue taking their general education courses and other requirements at CCA. After the appropriate number of courses are completed, an AAS degree is awarded by the Community College of Aurora.
For more information about obtaining an AAS degree contact an advisor at Pickens Tech or the Community College of Aurora (303-360-4700).
Pickens will accept credits from other schools in the Colorado community college system; however, you must provide the appropriate transcripts and work with an advisor on this process.