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benefits of this kind of education go beyond what some might call “book learning”. The valuable soft skills that come with career education like professionalism and workplace communication aren’t things that can necessarily be taught in a classroom, but that coaches, instructors, and CTSO organizations help students learn, further cementing involvement in these student organizations as a vital step in both finding and maintaining a job. These soft skills are valuable in all industries, and crucial for workplace success. Impact Statistics PTC’s commitment to success in their community is something that they stress and something they understand they need to be able to back up. As mentioned earlier, accessibility is important to Pickens. That’s why they are so transparent about their prices. Annual tuition towards a certificate from Pickens Tech comes to about $3,450, compared to the $7,500 average cost of
an associate degree in Colorado. The tuition that Pickens does collect doesn’t necessarily stay there, though. The funding impacts the community directly, with $50 entering the local economy for every $1 that goes into Pickens’ pocket. Pickens (and APS as a whole) also works to make sure that diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the forefront of what they do. In fact, APS students are from 130 countries and speak more than 160 languages. Pickens is proud to present practical and effective educational opportunities to students. State-of-the-art facilities, partnerships with local businesses, and work experience-focused curriculum help Pickens’ dedicated instructors to equip students with the skills needed to thrive in today’s workforce. Pickens remains committed to providing accessible, high quality education while supporting the evolving demands of Colorado’s workforce. Pickens believes in the impact technical education creates in student lives, almost as much as they believe in the impact these students have on our community.
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