Boulder Technical Education Center (TEC) programs are available to all BVSD high school students as elective credits in career and technical educational areas. In small classes, students follow a sequence of courses that provide hands-on technical skills and academic knowledge needed to prepare for an immediate career and/or further education. TEC is a state certified Designated Area Vocational School and offers state-approved vocational secondary programs in:
- Automotive Technology
- Banking/Service Accounting
- Community Based Career Experience
- Collision Repair Technology
- Construction Trades
- Cosmetology
- Engineering Graphics Technology
- Esthetician Program
- Graphic Communications Program
- Health Care Careers: Nursing Assistant, Pet Grooming, Veterinary Aide
- IT Academy (CISCO Certification, CIS, and Microsoft Certification)
- Manicuring Nail Technology
- Multimedia Technology
Certifications in TEC programs may be earned after course completions ranging from one semester to two years. TEC students with transcripted certifications are eligible to apply for articulation credit at Front Range Community College.
Interested students should discuss TEC with parents and home school counselor, complete a TEC enrollment form, meet with the TEC counselor, and shadow programs of interest. Students must be 16 years old and junior status is preferred. Students enroll in either a morning or afternoon 160 minute block at TEC, while concurrently enrolled in a home high school.