Career Exploration in Greeley-Evans School District 6 now has wheels

Career exploration in Greeley-Evans School District 6 is on the move.

The D6 Discovery Lab travels to K-8 and middle schools throughout District 6 to help students learn more about Career Pathway offerings at high schools and possible careers they may want to  explore. With all the pathway choices in District 6 - from culinary arts to welding - the choices may seem overwhelming to younger students. 

The Discovery Lab hosts opportunities for students to explore welding, healthcare, cosmetology, construction, advanced manufacturing, and information technology with the ability to expand to other pathways including agriculture, culinary arts, and electrical.  

“I thought that it was really cool, trying out the welding, especially. I’ve been interested in that and it’s cool to have some hands-on experience with it,” said Grant Blakely, an eighth grade student at Tointon Academy of Pre-Engineering. “I think that it was awesome to be able to understand how it works now. I understand what’s happening a lot better.”

Paid for primarily through a grant from the Perkins Collaborative Resource Network and the Weld Trust, the Discovery Lab is making tracks and impressing young students all over District 6.

“You get to learn CPR! I’ve always wanted to learn CPR for my own purposes and to help people,” said Aaron Thompson, also an eighth grade student at Tointon Academy. “And it was fun to see where the organs are with the skeletons.”