CMU CTE Concurrent Enrollment

Early Childhood Education Program (1 year program)

This program assists students in finding employment in a childcare setting or an early childhood education setting.  It also enables students to get a head start on completing a teacher education degree. It includes three courses and a field experience in an early childhood education setting.

After completing the program, students may apply and obtain an Official Early Childhood Education Teacher Qualification Verification Letter from the Colorado Department of Human Services in order to work as an Early Childhood Education Entry-Level Teacher in Colorado.  Students need to do this on their initiative.  The university does not complete this task.  Students are responsible for paying any expenses associated with securing the verification letter.  

Early Childhood Education Program Sheet

Nurse Aide Program (1 year program)

This program is for students interested in a career in health care.  In the fall, students explore different career options and learn about human growth and development, effects of wellness and illness across the life span, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and administering first aid and CPR.  In the spring semester, students begin the Nursing Assistant course and clinical training, which occurs on three consecutive Saturdays (8 hours/day) in April. 

Students who complete all components of the program with a passing grade are eligible to pursue on their own initiative a nurse aide license from the Colorado State Board of Nursing.  In order to receive the license, students must pass a written examination and a practical skills exam in the lab per Colorado State Board of Nursing (Nurse Aide Practice Act).  Students are responsible for paying any fees associated with taking the licensing exam in Montrose.  Consult the CMU Montrose Nurse Aide Handbook on the high school programs page of the CMU Montrose website for more information.

https://www.coloradomesa.edu/montrose/high-school/cna-handbook-2020-pdf.pdf

Nurse Aide Program Sheet

Emergency Medical Responder Program (1 year program)

This program is for students interested in a career in health care.  In the fall, students explore different career options and learn about human growth and development, effects of wellness and illness across the life span, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and administering first aid and CPR.  In the spring semester, students take the Emergency Medical Responder course.  This is an entry-level first responder program for students who wish to receive training as an EMT or Paramedic in the future.

Students who complete all components of the EMR program with a passing grade may take on their own initiative the national EMR certification exam offered by the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (www.nremt.org).  The exam includes a knowledge component students take online and a skill component that they would take in Montrose or Grand Junction.  Students who intend to take the exam should notify their instructor before the completion of their academic program.  Students are responsible for paying any fees associated with taking the exam.  

Emergency Medical Responder Program Sheet

Computer Network Technology (2 year program)

This program is affiliated with the Cisco Network Academy, a respected training program that prepares students for employment in the computer industry as a network technician, help desk technician, or computer repair technician. Students study the latest in network technologies and computer care.  Students practice what they learn on computer equipment and simulation tools.

On their own initiative and expense, students may take the industry CompTIA A+ Core 1 certification exam that certifies students as a computer repair technician or help desk technician.   Students are also qualified to take CISCO courses on more advanced topics.  

Computer Network Technology Program Sheet

Welding Technology (2 year program)

This program enables students to develop skills in print reading and welding including oxy-fuel and plasma arc cutting, gas metal arc welding, and shielded metal arc welding.  Students will develop their welding skills in the new welding shop on the CMU Montrose campus.

On their own initiative, students may take three skills tests at the CMU Montrose campus administered by a certified inspector of the American Welding Society.

Welding Technology Program Sheet

Machining Technology (1 year program)

This program is relevant for students who want to pursue a career as a machinist or engineer in a manufacturing industry in Montrose and beyond. A number of companies in Montrose employ manufacturing engineers and machinists. They include manufacturers of world-class fly-fishing reels, composite archery bows, hard-rock drills and other products. Students learn about working in a manufacturing setting and how to apply industrial knowledge and skills to plan designs and operate mills and lathes. Students will take classes that will teach them to read blueprints, apply appropriate mathematical concepts to machining and manufacturing, and understand the properties of metals and polymers. Students earn both high school credit and college credit.

Machining Program Sheet

Non-Discrimination Statement

Montrose County School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Montrose County School District RE-1J does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information or conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth or disability in hiring or employment practices, admission to its programs, services or activities, in access to them, in treatment of individuals, or in any aspect of their operations. The lack of English language skills shall not be a barrier to admission or participation in the district’s activities and programs.

Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forwarded to the designated compliance officer: Michelle Pottorff, Director of Human Resources 930 Colorado Ave., PO Box 10,000, Montrose, CO 81402, P: (970) 249-7726, Email: michelle.pottorff@mcsd.org or directly to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Region VIII, Federal Office Building 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite #310, Denver, CO 80204.