Bringing Certifications / College Closer: How Our Partnership with ASU is Shaping the Future of High School Education in Colorado

At EDUCATE, we are committed to ensuring that every student has access to purposeful career opportunities that are free from crippling student debt and unnecessary obstacles. This is why we are excited to announce a significant new partnership between Career Builder, Arizona State University (ASU), our new High Shool in Pueblo, Colorado.

This collaboration is more than just a program. It’s a shift in what high school can be.

Why It Matters for Colorado and Especially for Pueblo

Pueblo is full of talented, hard-working young people who deserve access to the same opportunities as students in bigger cities or more resourced districts. But for many families, the path to college can feel far away. Financially, emotionally, and logistically.

This partnership is designed to change that. With ASU, one of the top innovation universities in the country, we’re bringing college-level learning directly into the high school experience.

Students won’t just dream about college. They’ll be earning college credit, with industrial certifications, while earning their High School Diploma, starting now.

What Students Can Expect

✅ Certifications that lead directly to careers

Whether students want to enter the workforce after graduation or continue on to a university, they’ll have meaningful credentials in fields like technology, business, health sciences, and more.

✅ Courses designed by ASU faculty

Students will get a real taste of college-level expectations, taught in a way that supports and challenges them without overwhelming them.

✅ Affordable and accessible

These courses are integrated into the high school curriculum. That means students can earn college credit without college tuition, giving them a serious head start with no added student debt.

✅ Support every step of the way

We’re not just handing students a laptop and saying “go.” Our educators, counselors, and community partners are right alongside them. We’re preparing them for what’s next and helping them build confidence in their abilities.

Changing the Narrative Around College and Career Readiness

For too long, the path to success has felt narrow. Go to a four-year college, take on debt, and hope it pays off. But in Pueblo and across Colorado, we know that students are more than test scores. They are makers, builders, thinkers, and leaders. With this partnership, we’re reimagining what high school can offer. By blending career exploration, certification programs, and real college credit into the everyday learning experience, we’re giving students tools they can use now and for the rest of their lives.

A Future Built Here, at Home

This is about access. It’s about empowerment. And it’s about investing in Pueblo, one student at a time. We’re not just preparing students for graduation. We’re preparing them for life.

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