Career Start Program (AVP)
Exploring Careers through PPSC Career Start
Gain knowledge and skills towards your career goals. Earn free college credits through PPSC Career Start.
Free means free! Unsuccessful attempts to complete a college course no longer requires repayment to the district. No financial risk involved, apply today!
Many Career Start students can finish certificates and degrees through ASCENT 12+1.
Auto Collision Technology
Career options include:
• Refinish Prep Technician
• Refinish Technician
• Structural Repair Technician
• Collision Damage Estimator
• Collision Repair Shop Manager
• Industrial Fabrication
• Industrial Painting
Auto Service Technology
Career options include:
• Automotive Service Technician
• Systems Specialist
• Service Advisor
• Automotive Part Sales
• Military Service Maintenance
• Fleet Maintenance
Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Career options include:
• Radio Announcer
• Scriptwriter for Video
• Television Camera Operator
• Television Director
• Radio Music Director
• Radio Program or Video Producer
• Television Reporter
• Videotape Editor
• Copywriter for Radio
• Disc Jockey
Construction
Career options include:
• Carpenter
• Framer
• Construction Project Manager
• Construction Estimator
• Construction-Related Sales
• Building Inspector
Criminal Justice
Career options include:
• Police Officer or State Trooper
• Criminal & Private Investigators
• Court & Law Office Positions
• Corrections Officer
• Civilian-Related Positions
Culinary Arts
Career options include:
• Chef
• Server
• Baker
• Caterer
• Restaurant Host/Hostess
Cyber Security
Career options include:
• Network Administrator
• Computer Systems Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
Diesel Power Mechanics
Career options include:
• Diesel Service Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Fuel Injection Specialist
• Engine Machinist or Specialist
• Farm Equipment Repair
• Service Manager
Early Childhood Education
Career options include:
• Daycare Provider
• Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher
• Preschool Assistant
• Teacher’s Aide
• Nanny
Fire Science Technology
Career options include:
• Firefighter
• Fire Prevention Educator
• Fire Prevention Specialist
• Fire Engineer
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Investigator
• Private Fire Protection
Health Careers Exploration
Career options include:
• Nursing Assistant/Nursing
• Emergency Medicine/Paramedic
• Allied Health Professional
• Biomedical Field
• Dental Careers
• Radiology
• Veterinary
• Medical Office Technology
• Therapy
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Career options include:
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
Multimedia Graphic Design
Career options include:
• Art Director
• Graphic Designer
• Digital Stock Artist
• Traditional & Digital Illustrator
• Photo Enhancement Specialist
• Interactive Media Designer
• Production Layout
Veterinary Assistant
Career options include:
• General Practice
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Conservation
• Wildlife Rehab
• Livestock
Welding
Career options include:
• Pipe Welder
• Structural Welder
• Boilermaker Welder
• Aircraft and Missile Welder
• Welder Robotic Operator
• Welder Layout/Setup
• Welding Inspector
Zoo Keeping
Career options include:
• Apprentice Zookeeper
• Lab Animal Care Worker
• Wildlife Recuse & Rehabilitation
• Veterinarian Assistant
• Ranch Assistant
• Kennel Assistant
Career Start
*Students provide their own transportation for Construction and Welding.
For accommodative services, new students please contact the PPSC accessibility services office OR returning students complete this online form. Call 719-502-3333 for any other questions. See Accommodations info sheet on this webpage.
Pre-Order Travel Meals - Students can pre-order meals for pick up in the morning before leaving campus.
Resources
Auto Collision Technology
Career options include:
• Refinish Prep Technician
• Refinish Technician
• Structural Repair Technician
• Collision Damage Estimator
• Collision Repair Shop Manager
• Industrial Fabrication
• Industrial Painting
Auto Service Technology
Career options include:
• Automotive Service Technician
• Systems Specialist
• Service Advisor
• Automotive Part Sales
• Military Service Maintenance
• Fleet Maintenance
Broadcasting & Electronic Media
Career options include:
• Radio Announcer
• Scriptwriter for Video
• Television Camera Operator
• Television Director
• Radio Music Director
• Radio Program or Video Producer
• Television Reporter
• Videotape Editor
• Copywriter for Radio
• Disc Jockey
Construction
Career options include:
• Carpenter
• Framer
• Construction Project Manager
• Construction Estimator
• Construction-Related Sales
• Building Inspector
Criminal Justice
Career options include:
• Police Officer or State Trooper
• Criminal & Private Investigators
• Court & Law Office Positions
• Corrections Officer
• Civilian-Related Positions
Culinary Arts
Career options include:
• Chef
• Server
• Baker
• Caterer
• Restaurant Host/Hostess
Cyber Security
Career options include:
• Network Administrator
• Computer Systems Administrator
• Information Security Analyst
• Penetration Tester
Diesel Power Mechanics
Career options include:
• Diesel Service Technician
• Heavy Equipment Mechanic
• Fuel Injection Specialist
• Engine Machinist or Specialist
• Farm Equipment Repair
• Service Manager
Early Childhood Education
Career options include:
• Daycare Provider
• Early Childhood/Elementary Teacher
• Preschool Assistant
• Teacher’s Aide
• Nanny
Fire Science Technology
Career options include:
• Firefighter
• Fire Prevention Educator
• Fire Prevention Specialist
• Fire Engineer
• Fire Inspector
• Fire Investigator
• Private Fire Protection
Health Careers Exploration
Career options include:
• Nursing Assistant/Nursing
• Emergency Medicine/Paramedic
• Allied Health Professional
• Biomedical Field
• Dental Careers
• Radiology
• Veterinary
• Medical Office Technology
• Therapy
• Pharmacy Technician
• Phlebotomy
Certified Nursing Assistant
Career options include:
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Registered Nurse
• Nurse Practitioner
Multimedia Graphic Design
Career options include:
• Art Director
• Graphic Designer
• Digital Stock Artist
• Traditional & Digital Illustrator
• Photo Enhancement Specialist
• Interactive Media Designer
• Production Layout
Veterinary Assistant
Career options include:
• General Practice
• Emergency and Critical Care
• Conservation
• Wildlife Rehab
• Livestock
Welding
Career options include:
• Pipe Welder
• Structural Welder
• Boilermaker Welder
• Aircraft and Missile Welder
• Welder Robotic Operator
• Welder Layout/Setup
• Welding Inspector
Zoo Keeping
Career options include:
• Apprentice Zookeeper
• Lab Animal Care Worker
• Wildlife Recuse & Rehabilitation
• Veterinarian Assistant
• Ranch Assistant
• Kennel Assistant
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Career Start
*Students provide their own transportation for Construction and Welding.
For accommodative services, new students please contact the PPSC accessibility services office OR returning students complete this online form. Call 719-502-3333 for any other questions. See Accommodations info sheet on this webpage.
Pre-Order Travel Meals - Students can pre-order meals for pick up in the morning before leaving campus.