Summit Schools Education to Career Pathways Feedback Survey

Introduction
Summit Schools will be selecting, developing, and implementing education to career pathways to ensure that all Summit Schools students are prepared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities for life after graduation.  Please review each proposed pathway and provide us with your recommendations for selection.

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* 1. BEFORE reading the pathway descriptions, rank the proposed education to career pathways based on your current understanding, personal interest, and experience.  1 being the highest priority for implementation within Summit Schools, 10 being the lowest priority for implementation.

Pathway Preferences

Please provide your opinion on the value of each of the following proposed pathways utilizing both your own personal knowledge, experience, and thoughts as well as the labor market data provided.  If you wish to see all of the labor market data feel free to click on the pathway links below.
The Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Pathway:

Students will use industry related materials, tools, and equipment to help them develop the knowledge skills and abilities to enter into Colorado Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering industries through experiences in electronics, engineering, advanced manufacturing, computer science, physics, robotics, and automotive systems.

26 careers
  • 3 require a high school diploma
  • 13 require an associate's degree
  • 10 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 19% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 7,270

Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $62,919
  • Average mean salary = $92,488
  • Average experienced salary = $107,746
  • Total current job openings = 251

Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 2. Please check the box below that matches your level of interest in selecting the Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Pathway as a pathway for all Summit Schools students.

The Art & Design Pathway

Students will learn and apply principles of artistic design using traditional methods and industry related design software, equipment, and output devices to create innovative artistic solutions for Colorado industries across all sectors. 

13 careers 
  • 3 require a high school diploma
  • 3 require an associate's degree
  • 7 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 17% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 2,250
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $43,877
  • Average mean salary = $67,362
  • Average experienced salary = $79,115
  • Total current job openings = 0

Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 3. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Art & Design as a pathway for all Summit Schools students.

The Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship Pathway

Students will experience learning opportunities that help them develop the skills to enter into the business, financial, sales, and marketing industries, as well as the ability to create a business plan to run a successful business.

18 careers
  • 1 require a high school diploma
  • 0 require an associate's degree
  • 17 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 21% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 31,060
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $60,750
  • Average mean salary = $98,550
  • Average experienced salary = $117,461
  • Total current job openings = 133
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 4. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Business, Finance, Marketing, Entrepreneurship as a pathway for all Summit Schools students.

The Computer Science Pathway

Students will learn how to create and operate computing systems to design virtual and augmented reality “worlds”, video games, mobile apps, software, websites, defend against cyber attacks and hacks, and explore the future of artificial intelligence in order to drive change across all Colorado industry sectors.

17 careers
  • 3 require a high school diploma
  • 13 require an associate's degree
  • 10 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 24% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 47,880
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $68,706
  • Average mean salary = $104,935
  • Average experienced salary = $123,076
  • Total current job openings = 237
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 5. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Computer Science as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Construction and Skilled Trades Pathway

Students will have learning experiences in Construction and Skilled Trades such as heavy equipment operation, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pipe fitting, masonry, heating ventilation and air conditioning, concrete, and welding to better prepare them for careers in operations, maintenance, and construction fields of Colorado.

20 careers
  • 12 require a high school diploma
  • 6 require an associate's degree
  • 3 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 31% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 17,340
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $42,814
  • Average mean salary = $60,338
  • Average experienced salary = $69,090
  • Total current job openings = 107
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 6. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Construction and Skilled Trades as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Education Pathway

Students will learn about the nature of teaching and the issues affecting the quality of education in America's schools, while developing essential skills and experiencing the intrinsic rewards of teaching.

20 careers 
  • 3 require a high school diploma
  • 13 require an associate's degree
  • 10 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 19% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 11,100
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $47,219
  • Average mean salary = $62,775
  • Average experienced salary = $70,550
  • Total current job openings = 25
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 7. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Education as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Healthcare Pathway

Students will experience learning that relates to real life scenarios that explore concepts including wellness, nutrition, disease, illness, repetitive motion, and trauma to better prepare themselves for careers in the healthcare industry in Colorado:

40 careers
  • 4 require a high school diploma
  • 13 require an associate's degree
  • 6 require a bachelor's degree
  • 6 require a master's degree
  • 12 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 30% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 23,590
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $73,776
  • Average mean salary = $128,380
  • Average experienced salary = $155,856
  • Total current job openings = 222
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 8. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Healthcare as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Hospitality Pathway

Students will experience learning opportunities related to the development and operation of businesses related to the Colorado hospitality and tourism industry such as culinary arts, catering, restaurants, event planning, lodging, and resort operations.

19 careers 
  • 10 require a high school diploma
  • 5 require an associate's degree
  • 4 require a bachelor's degree
  • 0 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 28% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 24,550
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $40,968
  • Average mean salary = $59,568
  • Average experienced salary = $68,879
  • Total current job openings = 540
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 9. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Hospitality as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Natural Resources & Outdoor Education Pathway

Students will learn about the science, economics, and politics of the natural environment in order to design sustainable solutions related to the increasing demand and pressure on Colorado's natural resources. Students will also learn how to work and run operations in Colorado’s mountain environments in areas such as search and rescue, ski operations, and other industry sectors that require the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully navigate and operate in the alpine environment.

34 careers 
  • 4 require a high school diploma
  • 8 require an associate's degree
  • 19 require a bachelor's degree
  • 4 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 22% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 15,690
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $55,866
  • Average mean salary = $82,020
  • Average experienced salary = $96,083
  • Total current job openings = 151
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 10. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting Natural Resources and Outdoor Education as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

The Performing Arts & Media Pathway

Students will learn to create innovative production and entertainment solutions using industry related professional software and equipment for Colorado industries across all sectors.

16 careers 
  • 3 require a high school diploma
  • 5 require an associate's degree
  • 7 require a bachelor's degree
  • 1 require a master's degree
  • 0 require a doctoral degree
State statistics:
  • 27% average growth in Colorado
  • Projected annual State job openings = 103
Local Statistics (Summit, Lake, Eagle Counties):
  • Average entry level salary = $38,206
  • Average mean salary = $66,588
  • Average experienced salary = $80,763
  • Total current job openings = 0
Labor Market data local summary

Labor market data State and local summary

Labor market data with information on individual careers

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* 11. Please check the box that matches your level of interest in selecting  Performing Arts & Media as a pathway for all Summit Schools students

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* 12. Please re-rank the proposed career pathways based on what you may have learned from the information and data that was presented in previous survey questions.  1 being the highest priority for implementation in summit schools, 10 being the lowest priority for implementation.

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* 13. Please check all boxes below that best describe your affiliation with Summit Schools.

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* 14. Do you identify as Hispanic or Latino?

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* 15. Which of the following groups describe your race? (choose one or more)

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* 16. On a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to recommend Summit School District to friends and family as a place for their child's education?"

0 = Very Unlikely 10 = Very Likely
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