PSD Future Ready

Concurrent Enrollment Info Night
2025-12-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-01-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Parents and Students – join our concurrent enrollment coordinator for a presentation and Q & A session to learn about opportunities for students to earn TUITION FREE college credits starting in 9th grade! PSD partners with Front Range, Aims, Community College of Aurora, and CU Denver to offer these opportunities. You can learn additional details on our College Credit tab.
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Exhibition of Learning
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Discover the power of learning at the PSD Career Tech Center’s Exhibition of Learning. This showcase will highlight the incredible work of PSD Career Tech Center’s students across many diverse discipline areas. Students will present their semester-long projects, demonstrating their mastery of skills and knowledge. Whether it’s exploring the mechanics of Automotive technology, the precision of Construction, or the nurturing world of Early Childhood Education, this exhibition offers a unique opportunity to witness the future of skilled professionals.

Transition Pathways Holiday Market
2025-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Students from Transitions Pathway Academy will be holding a Maker’s Market to sell their handmade products. Stop by and find the perfect holiday gift!

Cash, check and card accepted.

The Road to College Athletics: NCAA Recruiting & Eligibility Night
2026-01-14 18:30 - 20:30 | CSU Canvas Stadium 4th Floor, 751 W Pitkin S, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80521, United States
The Road to College Athletics, an informative evening hosted in partnership with Colorado State University, designed to help families navigate the college recruiting process with confidence.
Featured Recruiting SessionHear directly from Tom Hilbert, former CSU Volleyball Head Coach and one of the most respected coaches in college athletics, as he shares expert insight on:

What college coaches look for in recruits

How student-athletes can stand out during recruitment

Common recruiting mistakes families should avoid

In addition, CSU Athletics staff will provide an overview of NCAA eligibility and compliance, ensuring student-athletes understand the academic and athletic requirements needed to compete at the next level.
Whether you’re just starting the recruiting journey or already in the process, this event will give you the knowledge and tools to move forward with clarity.
👉 All student-athletes and families are welcome. Admission is free.

Military Informational Night
2026-01-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join us for an informative evening to learn about opportunities in the U.S. Armed Forces. Representatives from different military branches will share details about career paths, education benefits, enlistment options, and what life in the military is really like. This event is open to students, parents, and community members interested in exploring military service as a future option.

FAFSA/CASFA Drop In Workshop
2026-01-21 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-26 14:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-08 14:00 - 18:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Do you need help with filling out student aid for the 2026/2027 school year? If so, please drop in to the Future ready Center to receive assistance in starting/completing your FAFSA or CASFA application. Please bring your laptop (we will have a few back up laptops for students who can not bring their own).

Learn more!

Concurrent Enrollment Coffee Talk
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Coffee, conversation, and college credits! Join us for a Concurrent Enrollment Coffee. Talk to learn how students can earn tuition-free college credit starting in 9th grade! Hear from our concurrent enrollment coordinator and ask questions during the Q&A.
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PSD Career Tech Center Family & Info Night
2026-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | PSD Career Tech Center, 201 S. Impala Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
Come visit the PSD Career Tech Center and learn about the exciting CTE pathways offered. You can see the classrooms, talk to the teachers, and find out more information about individual pathways.
5:30 PM – 6:10 PM – current students & families
6:16 PM – 7:00 PM – future students & families
The Career Tech Center is located on the Poudre High School Campus. The CTC entrance is in the northeast corner of the building. Look for the Career Tech Center signage.

PTECH Family Night
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Interstates Electrical, 3874 Redman Drive, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80524
Interested in pursuing a career in Advanced Manufacturing? The Pathways in Technology Early College High School (P-TECH) at Poudre High School helps students simultaneously complete their high school graduation requirements and an Associate Degree of to prepare for a future career in their industry. Poudre’s P-TECH is a one-of-a-kind program in Poudre School District and is a partnership with Woodward and Front Range Community College, as well as many other industry partners in Northern Colorado. Students must apply and be accepted to this program, and coursework starts in the 9th or 10th grade.

Young Entrepreneur Tournament (YET) - Apply NOW!
2026-01-31 | CO
Applications are now open for the Young Entrepreneur Tournament (YET)!Apply by January 31st
YET is a hands-on entrepreneurship challenge for students ages 12–18 who want to explore what it takes to create a real business from idea to pitch. If you’re creative, curious, or just want to try something new, this is for you!
💡 Why join YET?

Work with real business owners and mentors

Create and improve your own business idea

Learn practical skills you can use now (and later!)

Pitch your idea to local entrepreneurs

Compete for $2,000+ in prize money to help launch your idea

🙌 No experience needed!You don’t need a business background—just an idea (or even the start of one).
📅 Apply by January 31st👉 Apply here: https://form.jotform.com/241924911062149👉 Learn more: https://www.larimer.gov/ewd/yet

Bridge Scholars/Key Communities Night
2026-02-04 18:00 - 20:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join us for an engaging workshop to learn more about the Bridge Scholars Program and Key Communities at Colorado State University!

Bridge supports incoming students, especially those who are first-generation college students, by providing an eight-week residential summer experience that helps you build academic skills, connect with campus resources, and make a successful transition to CSU.
Key Communities is a learning community that serves first-year CSU students and is designed to help you find your people, discover your strengths, and thrive at CSU. As a Key student, you’ll learn alongside other Rams who share your drive to grow, lead, and make an impact. You’ll take classes together, build friendships that last, and connect with mentors who care about your success, both in and out of the classroom.

During this workshop, you’ll receive support and guidance on completing one or both applications, have your questions answered, and get tips on how to put your best foot forward so you feel confident taking the next step toward building a community of support at CSU.

Peer Tutoring
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-11 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join PSD Future Ready Tutoring for a peer tutoring session! The session will be open from 6:00-8:00 PM for all PSD middle and high school students; students are welcome to show up and leave at any time during the time slot. Tutoring is available in all subject areas at all levels, from middle school to Advanced Placement courses. Snacks will be provided.

STEM-Finity & Beyond
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 | CO
On Thursday, February 12, Poudre School District is partnering with Thermo Fisher Scientific to offer 6th grade girls and non-binary students an all-day STEM event at the Foothills Mall in Fort Collins. The purpose is to inspire, empower, and spark an interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics related career pathways.

How STEM related community and business partners can support:

Provide a 10-15 minute workshop– (fun, compelling, and impactful 15-minutes workshops throughout the day)
Provide an interactive career chat
Monetary Sponsorship
Prize & Giveaway Donation
All of the above!

To support this event as a partner, click here.

Contact for questions:
Nick Peterson, PSD Community & Business Development Coordinator
npeterson@psdschools.org / 970-556-5218
We will follow up with additional details and opportunities for those who sign up.

Explore CSU
2026-02-13 08:00 - 16:00 | CSU Lory Student Center, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
High school freshman, sophomores, and juniors (and their guests) who are in the early stages of their college and major explorations.
At this exciting event, we’ll walk you through some tips and tricks about the college search process and CSU’s application process. You’ll hear from each of our eight academic colleges and our Exploratory Studies program as they share insights into their academics, research, and scholarship and engagement opportunities available for Rams.
Your visit will also include a campus tour, lunch in one of our residential dining halls, a financial aid presentation, Student Involvement Fair, and an option to speak with our admissions staff to get all your questions answered. We can’t wait to see you there!

PSD Community Transition Fair
2026-02-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States
For Students, Families & Educators: Join us at the Fort Collins Senior Center to explore PSD and Community Resources supporting learners of all ages and abilities. With 50+ resource tables, you can connect with:

PSD Integrated Services
PSD Transition Pathways & PSD Future Ready
Foothills Gateway
PEAK Parent Center
Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)
The Arc of Larimer County
And many more community partners!

The fair is organized into 5 Pathways, each designed to guide you toward resources that align with your specific interests and needs.
Event Schedule
5:00–8:00 PM – Resource Fair
5:30 PM – ⭐ Keynote Speaker: Sami Peterson
Sami, from PEAK Parent Center, will present on Personal Networks and how building strong networks can support independence, belonging, and long‑term planning for students and families.

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FAFSA/CASFA Drop-in
2026-02-24 12:00 - 16:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Do you need help with filling out student aid for the 2026/2027 school year? If so, please drop in to the Future ready Center to receive assistance in starting/completing your FAFSA or CASFA application. Please bring your laptop (we will have a few back up laptops for students who can not bring their own).

TEEN JOB FAIR
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Colorado Youth Outdoors, 4927 County Rd 36 - Richardson Hall, Fort Collins, Colorado, 80528
Whether you are looking for a job now or wanting to start work in the summer, now is the time to begin!
The CareerRise Team is connecting teens to businesses & other summer opportunities.
We are hosting a TEEN JOB FAIR in partnership with Colorado Youth Outdoors for youth & their parents. Attendees have the opportunity to

Meet and network with local employers in a job fair format.
Learn about PAID internships, summer opportunities & MORE!
Enhance your online presence and get a free professional headshot.

SAT Practice
2026-03-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-04 08:00 - 12:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
High school students are invited to a free SAT/PSAT proctored testing session. Please bring a laptop and charger.
ONLY 50 SLOTS AVAILABLE! Please note priority is given to high school juniors. REGISTER NOW

Hiring Fair for Graduating Seniors
2026-04-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Businesses and students, use the links below to sign up:
*Business Sign-Up Link
*Student Interest Form Link

This hiring fair is for high school seniors who will remain in the Fort Collins/Loveland/NoCo area and are actively seeking entry-level positions. Businesses looking to hire graduating seniors aged 18+ into entry-level career related positions are encouraged to register and attend. This event is open to any high school senior in the Northern Colorado region.
Students are asked to dress professionally, bring their resumes, and be prepared for on the spot interviews. Limited professional clothes will be available to borrow for those who need it, as well as an opportunity to have free professional head shot photos taken. Students should see their school’s Work-Based Learning coordinator to sign up and take care of necessary permission, excused attendance, and transportation logistics.

Schedule:

8:30am-9:00am – Arrive & Set Up (Free coffee & light breakfast items for businesses)
9:00am-1:00pm – Senior Hiring Fair (12th grade students will come and go during this time)

A detailed schedule, FAQs, and any additional information will be communicated to all who sign up as the date draws closer.

PSD Spring College Fair
2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
The PSD Spring College Fair will take place on Tuesday, April 28th at the Foothills Mall. QR codes are attached for event registration, along with individual appointments with college representatives to review transcripts.

College Essay Writing Essentials Presentation
2026-04-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Wellington Middle High School
WMHS will be hosting a College Essay Writing presentation here at our school on Wednesday, April 29th, from 9:00-10:00am. There will be a presentation by David Ferree from CSU from 9:00-9:30 and then from 9:30-10:00am will be general Q&A’s with David. This event is open to any PSD Junior. Attached is a flyer for promotion at your schools and also a QR code to register.
