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The Career Elevation & Technology Center

Previously known as the Career Development Center, we are elevating future opportunities for students through real-world, hands-on experiences in pathways that are high-wage, high-growth, high-demand, and with a post-secondary trajectory.

Eight career pathways

Elevating the Future of Industry

Providing opportunities for student engagement in future-ready careers.

Rigorous Coursework

Quality educational programs are aligned with St. Vrain’s rigorous graduation requirements in addition to postsecondary and workforce readiness competencies.

Technical Expertise

Students gain valuable technical skills which allow for a seamless transition to further education or employment through concurrent enrollment and industry certifications.

Extraordinary Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to participate in authentic work experiences such as project-based learning, job shadowing, clinical experiences, apprenticeships, and more.

Program Overview

Meet the Principal

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ToniJo Niccoli

Principal

[email protected]

303-772-3333 x57101

CETC Calendar

Recent Updates

View our latest news and announcements.

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a…<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

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Annual Plant Sale 2026

Join us in supporting our Agricultural Sciences program at the Career Elevation and Technology Center’s annual plant sale. This event, a beloved community tradition and a culmination of the year-long efforts of St. Vrain’s agriscience students, showcases the program’s focus on providing students with hands-on experience and leadership development in agricultural careers.

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St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival

Over two thousand community members came together on Saturday, March 7, for St. Vrain Valley Schools’ first-ever Future Ready Festival at Silver Creek High School. Families and community members filled the campus throughout the afternoon, engaging with educators, asking questions, and exploring innovative programs and opportunities available across the district. The festival featured Advantage Zones…<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/03/08/st-vrain-valley-celebrates-first-ever-future-ready-festival/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Celebrates First-ever Future Ready Festival </span>Read More</a>

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Contact Us

Have a question or comment? Send us a message and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Postal address

1200 S. Sunset St.

Longmont, CO 80501

Phone number
303-772-3333

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Career Elevation and Technology Center