PSD Future Ready

Transitions Pathways Info Night
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Transition Pathways Academy, 1630 Stover St, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
START PLANNING NOW FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL!
Come spend an evening with us as we explore Poudre School District’s Transition Pathways programs created to help students with disabilities successfully transition from high school to post-school life.
These services, designed for students ages 18-21, focus on preparing them for:

🎓 Further Education

💼 Employment

🏡 Independent Living

Join us to learn how we can work together to support your student’s next steps!

First Generation Celebration - Open House
2025-11-04 16:30 - 18:30 | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Join us for an evening celebrating first-generation high school students and staff. This event will feature light refreshments, engaging activities, and opportunities to connect with university representatives from: Colorado State University (CSU), University of Northern Colorado (UNC), Front Range Community College & CSU Bridge Scholars Program.
Open to everyone and aims to create a welcoming space for recognition, support, and community-building. Come learn more about college pathways, available resources, and how we can support one another on the journey to higher education.

Concurrent Enrollment Info Night
2025-10-30 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-18 16:30 - 17:30 | 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, CU Denver and CSU to offer these opportunities. You can learn additional details on our College Credit tab.
Translation will be available.

Peer Tutoring
2025-10-29 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-01 18:00 - 20:00 | 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.

FAFSA/CASFA Drop In Workshop
2025-10-29 13:00 - 17:00 | 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!

FRCC Veterinary Technology Department Open House
2025-10-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Blanca Peak, Front Range Community College, 4616 S. Shields St., Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States
The open house will give interested community members the opportunity to tour the top-notch veterinary facilities on the college’s Larimer campus and talk with FRCC’s instructors. The veterinary technology team will offer demonstrations and activities to learn more about their programs, as well as a chance to speak with current students about their experience.
Find out more!

Financial Aid Info Night
2025-10-27 16:30 - 17:30, 2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
PSD seniors and families, come learn all about Financial Aid. FAFSA and CASFA are now OPEN! The evening will start with a short presentation followed by assistance completing your FAFSA/CASFA. Please bring a laptop if you are able to and bring important income & asset information.

Career Tour: HP Day of Industry
2025-10-24 09:00 - 14:00 | HP Inc., 3404 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO, 80528, United States
High School students interested in a career in Computer Science are invited to attend this career tour. Please sign up with your WBL Coordinator.
Spots are limited, PSD transportation is NOT provided.
Work-Based Learning Coordinator by School:

Fort Collins High School – Pam Davidson, pdavidso@psdschools.org
Fossil Ridge High School – Angela Iverson, aiverson@psdschools.org
Poudre High School – Jen Musci, jmusci@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle-High School – Melissa Newbanks, mnewbanks@psdschools.org
Timthan Middle-High School – Nick Batzell, nbaltzel@psdschools.org
Rocky Mountain High School – Robert Papp, rpapp@psdschools.org
Centennial, Poudre Community Academy and Career Tech Center – Emily Breese, ebreese@psdschools.org

Wildland Fire Certificate Program Orientation
2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
Juniors, seniors and current PSD ASCENT students are invited to take this 40-hour intensive course over two weekends to obtain the industry-required trainings for wildland firefighter certification (S-130 and S-190). Upon completion of the course, students can take the certification test, and when passed, will qualify to apply for jobs as a wildland firefighter. The course will be co-taught by a PSD counselor and NWCG-certified trainers from the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control.
Apply now!
Program Information:
FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL PARTICIPANTS
S-130 and S-190 Courses – Wildland Firefighter Training and Intro to Wildland Fire Behavior
Open to all 11th, 12th and PSD ASCENT Students
40 hours over two weekends of classroom instruction and field training
2 PSD elective credits
*PARTICIPANTS MUST ATTEND ALL DATES IN FULL*
Program Dates:
ORIENTATION – Oct 22 @ Future Ready Center
Weekend Class 1 – Nov 7-9 @ Future Ready Center
Weekend Class 2 – Nov 15-16 @ Field Training Site

Financial Aid Application Completion Night @ Colorado State University
2025-10-22 17:30 - 19:30 | Ammons Hall at Colorado State University, 711 Oval Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
Interested in getting support to complete your financial aid applications? Join Colorado State University’s Admissions and Financial Aid Offices with support from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for a Financial Aid Application Completion Night.
This is a drop-in event offering where families can hear from our financial aid staff about how to complete their applications then meet with a professional as you begin to finalize your details. Please remember to bring any documents that would be helpful to complete your application.
Learn more and register!

Career Tour: Construction Con
2025-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 | The Ranch Events Complex, 5280 Arena Cir, Loveland, CO, 80538, United States
High School Juniors and seniors interested in a career in Construction are invited to attend this career tour at The Ranch in Loveland, CO. Please sign up with your WBL Coordinator.

Work-Based Learning Coordinator by School:

Fort Collins High School – Pam Davidson, pdavidso@psdschools.org
Fossil Ridge High School – Angela Iverson, aiverson@psdschools.org
Poudre High School – Jen Musci, jmusci@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle-High School – Melissa Newbanks, mnewbanks@psdschools.org
Timthan Middle-High School – Nick Batzell, nbaltzel@psdschools.org
Rocky Mountain High School – Robert Papp, rpapp@psdschools.org
Centennial, Poudre Community Academy and Career Tech Center – Emily Breese, ebreese@psdschools.org

8th Grade College & Career Exploration Day (Wellington, Boltz, Lesher, PGA, PCA)
2025-10-10 10:30 - 13:30 | CO
PSD-CSU 8th Grade College & Career Exploration Days- 2025
PSD 8th grade students will visit CSU’s campus to engage and learn more about a variety of career pathway opportunities. Students will come away with tangible next-steps for courses to take in high school that align with their career interests, as well as knowledge about related options after high school, such as apprenticeships, direct training, and college.
See the linked flyer for additional information.

Career Tour: Northern Colorado Manufacturing Trade Show (NOCOM)
2025-10-08 11:00 - 13:30 | Forge Campus, Loveland, 815 14th St SW Bldg B100, Loveland, CO, 80537, United States
High School Juniors and Seniors interested in a career in Manufacturing are invited to attend this career tour. Please sign up with your Work-Based Learning Coordinator.

Work-Based Learning Coordinator by School:

Fort Collins High School – Pam Davidson, pdavidso@psdschools.org
Fossil Ridge High School – Angela Iverson, aiverson@psdschools.org
Poudre High School – Jen Musci, jmusci@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle-High School – Melissa Newbanks, mnewbanks@psdschools.org
Timthan Middle-High School – Nick Batzell, nbaltzel@psdschools.org
Rocky Mountain High School – Robert Papp, rpapp@psdschools.org
Centennial, Poudre Community Academy and Career Tech Center – Emily Breese, ebreese@psdschools.org

Out-of-State College Fair @ Poudre High School
2025-10-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Poudre High School, 201 S Impala Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
Out-of-State College Fair 2025
📅 Date: October 7, 2025📍 Location: Poudre High School⏰ Time: 6:00–7:30 PM💲 Cost: FREE to attend!
Join us for the Out-of-State College Fair at PHS! This is your chance to connect with representatives from over 150 colleges, universities, and military academies from across the country. Whether you’re looking at large universities, small liberal arts colleges, or unique programs abroad, this fair is your opportunity to ask questions, gather materials, and explore your options after high school.
➡️ Steps to Register:

Go to the Registration Website: www.strivefair.com
Fill out the form with your background, academic performance and interests
Receive your unique barcode via text and email
College representatives will scan your barcode and receive your information instantly

Schools Attending

Allegheny College

Bates College

Belmont University

Binghamton University

Bryn Mawr College

California Polytechnic State University

Chapman University

Coe College

College of Saint Benedict & Saint John’s University

Creighton University

DePauw University

Eckerd College

Elon University

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Endicott College

Evergreen State College

Fort Hays State University

Franklin & Marshall College

Grinnell College

Hamilton College

Hastings College

Hawai’i Pacific University

High Point University

Idaho State University

Iowa State University

Kansas State University

Knox College

Lewis & Clark College

Lynn University

Macalester College

Marist University

Marquette University

Miami University

Minerva University

Mississippi State University

Missouri University of Science and Technology

Montana State University

Nebraska Wesleyan University

New York University

Northern Arizona University

Nova Southeastern University

Oberlin College

Ohio University

Ohio Wesleyan University

Oklahoma State University

Oregon Institute of Technology

Oregon State University

Pacific Lutheran University

Pacific University

Palm Beach Atlantic University

Penn State

Portland State University

Purdue University

Reed College

Roger Williams University

Sacred Heart University

Saint Louis University

San Diego State University

Seton Hall University

Soka University of America

South Dakota Mines

Southern Utah University

St. John’s College (Santa Fe)

St. Olaf College

Temple University (Japan Campus)

Texas A&M University

Texas State University

Texas Tech University

The George Washington University

The University of Tulsa

University College Dublin

University of Alabama

University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of British Columbia

University of Chicago

University of Connecticut

University of Delaware

University of Idaho

University of Iowa

University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Michigan

University of Minnesota Twin Cities

University of Missouri (Mizzou)

University of Nebraska–Lincoln

University of Nevada Reno

University of Oklahoma

University of Oregon

University of Puget Sound

University of Redlands

University of St. Thomas (MN)

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

University of the Pacific

University of Vermont

University of Victoria

University of Wyoming

UNLV

Utah State University

Vanderbilt University

Whittier College

Whitworth University

Willamette University

Xavier University

Colorado Free Application Days
2025-10-07 - 2025-10-09 | CO
The Colorado Free Application Days campaign is an initiative designed to inspire more Coloradans to continue their education. From Tuesday, Oct. 7 through Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, all 32 public colleges and universities in Colorado and several private institutions will waive their application fees, making it free for anyone to submit an application. By waiving application fees—a common barrier to higher education—Colorado Free Application Days aims to improve access to further education and training, which is becoming increasingly critical in the state’s rapidly changing economy.

Find out more!

8th Grade College & Career Exploration Day (Kinard, Preston, Timnath)
2025-10-06 10:30 - 13:30 | CSU Lory Student Center, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States

Wellington Middle-High School College, Career, and Military Fair
2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:30 | Wellington Middle High School
WMHS College, Career & Military Fair
📅 Date: Thursday, October 2, 2025📍 Location: Wellington Middle-High School – Main Gym⏰ Time: 3:00–5:30 PM

3:00–4:00 PM – WMHS Students Only

4:00–5:30 PM – Open to Parents & Community

Join us for the annual College, Career & Military Fair at Wellington Middle-High School! This is a great opportunity for students and families to connect with colleges, trade schools, military branches, and local businesses to explore future education and career pathways.
Who Will Be There?
Colleges & Trade Schools

IBMC College

Laramie County Community College

Northeastern Junior College

University of Northern Colorado

Aims Community College

Colorado State University

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Lincoln Tech

WyoTech

University of Wyoming

University of Colorado – Colorado Springs

Front Range Community College

Colorado Mesa University

Western Colorado University

Grand Canyon University

Military Branches

U.S. Army

Army ROTC

Colorado Army National Guard

U.S. Air Force

U.S. Navy

PSD Army JROTC

Wyoming Air National Guard

U.S. Coast Guard

U.S. Marine Corps

Businesses & Organizations

Murphy Company

Aslan Construction

Larimer County Sheriff’s Office

Poudre Fire Authority

Wagner CAT

💡 Students: Be sure to pre-register for a Strive Scan barcode to quickly share your contact information with the colleges you’re interested in. Select the “Wellington Middle-High School” event on October 2, 2025 when registering.

Career Tour: ACE Trades Day
2025-09-26 09:00 - 14:00 | CO
High School students interested in a career in Architecture, Construction and Engineering (ACE) are invited to attend this career tour. Please sign up with your WBL Coordinator.

Work-Based Learning Coordinator by School:

Fort Collins High School – Pam Davidson, pdavidso@psdschools.org
Fossil Ridge High School – Angela Iverson, aiverson@psdschools.org
Poudre High School – Jen Musci, jmusci@psdschools.org
Wellington Middle-High School – Melissa Newbanks, mnewbanks@psdschools.org
Timthan Middle-High School – Nick Batzell, nbaltzel@psdschools.org
Rocky Mountain High School – Robert Papp, rpapp@psdschools.org
Centennial, Poudre Community Academy and Career Tech Center – Emily Breese, ebreese@psdschools.org

8th Grade College & Career Exploration Day (Blevins, Webber, Lincoln, CLP, Polaris)
2025-09-22 10:30 - 13:30 | CSU Lory Student Center, 1101 Center Ave Mall, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
PSD 8th grade students will visit CSU’s campus to engage and learn more about a variety of career pathway opportunities. Students will come away with tangible next-steps for courses to take in high school that align with their career interests, as well as knowledge about related options after high school, such as apprenticeships, direct training, and college.
See the linked flyer for additional information.
PSD-CSU 8th Grade College & Career Exploration Days- 2025

Colorado College Fair
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Future Ready Event Center, 215 E Foothills Pkwy #510, Fort Collins, CO 80525, Fort Collins, CO, 80525, United States
🎓 Colorado + More College Fair 🎓Get ready to explore your future! Over 40 colleges and universities from Colorado and across the country will be at Foothills Mall on Monday, September 15 from 6:00–7:30 PM. This is your chance to meet admissions reps, ask questions, and discover what each school has to offer—whether you’re looking for a big university, a close-knit college, or something in between.
👉 Where: Foothills Mall (215 E. Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO 80525)👉 When: Monday, September 15 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Save time and register ahead at Strivefair.com. Bring your curiosity and be prepared to stand in line—it’s one of the busiest college fairs of the year!

Adams State University
Aims Community College
Colorado Mesa University
Colorado Mountain College
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado State University
Colorado State University Pueblo
Community College of Aurora
Fort Lewis College
Front Range Community College
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Regis University
University of Colorado Boulder
University of Colorado Colorado Springs
University of Colorado Denver
University of Denver
University of Northern Colorado
Western Colorado University

Northern Michigan University
Oklahoma State University
San Diego State University
South Dakota Mines
Southwestern College
University of Alabama
University of Arizona
University of Kansas
University of Missouri
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Tennessee
University of Wyoming
Xavier University

Ready NOCO Application Workshop
2025-08-09 09:00 - 15:00 | CSU Nutrien Agricultural Building, 301 University Way, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
Ready NoCO Application Workshop is an event designed to prepare rising high school seniors and their families for their college applications. Join admissions counselors for an interactive case study that will make your application process more accessible and approachable. We’ll also host sessions that review financial aid and scholarship information, help you engage with current CSU students, and host lunch at one of our on campus dining halls. An optional campus tour will be provided at the end of the day. Let’s Get Ready NoCO!

Register here!

First-Generation Business Summit - @ Colorado State University
2025-07-21 - 2025-07-26 | Colorado State University, Ammons Hall, 711 Oval Dr, Fort Collins, CO, 80521, United States
Live like a college student and learn more about the CSU College of Business!
Create great summer memories with a week-long summit that will provide you with the skills, experience, and confidence you need to envision your future at Colorado State University. The program includes guest lectures, local business tours, mentorship and gives you a taste of college life staying in the University dorms with student mentors in Fort Collins. In addition to forging new connections, you will:

Engage with local businesses and and executives
Compete in a case study competition
Connect with current CSU students

Must be a first generation college student in grades 9-12 to apply. Application OPENS March 3rd and CLOSES April 7th.
Learn more and apply now!

*A $25 refundable fee will be required on acceptance. Fee will be refunded after student attends the summit*

FAFSA/CASFA Drop In Workshop
2025-06-13 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-12 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-11 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-10 08:00 - 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 2025/2026 school year? If so, please drop in to the Future ready Center to receive assistance in starting/completing your application. Please bring your laptop (we will have a few back up laptops for students who can not bring their own).
