Program Overview

The Career Elevation and Technology Center 

The Career Elevation and Technology Center (CETC) has proudly served as the premier provider of Career and Technical Education (CTE) in the St. Vrain School District for over half a century and stands as one of the top CTE centers in the state of Colorado. Our campus spans an impressive 40,000 square feet, offering a dynamic environment comprising innovative classrooms, cutting-edge laboratories, and state of the art workshops.

Within the CETC, high school students have the remarkable opportunity to immerse themselves in a wide range of courses across eight distinct program areas. These courses go beyond traditional education; offering engaging, hands-on experiences that prepare students for high-paying, high-growth careers in fields that are currently in high demand.

At CETC, we are dedicated to providing students with a pathway to success. Through our courses, students not only gain practical knowledge and skills but also have the chance to participate in rigorous work-based learning experiences, and earn relevant industry certifications and college credits that are directly aligned with the workforce or specific post-secondary education programs.

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Apr 29, 2026

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>

Apr 15, 2026

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.

Apr 2, 2026

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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