College/Career

College & Career Coordinator: Julia Montijo 

Born and raised in Monteria Colombia. Moved to Colorado at the age of fourteen, where she completed her high school diploma and then earned a bachelor degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. As a first generation student, Julia has been very passionate to help others achieve post-secondary education. Throughout her time at the Community College of Denver and later at Emily Griffith Technical College, Julia has made it her personal mission to connect students to the resources that best fit them. She is a big advocate for undocumented students and loves working with high school students.  

jimontijo@aurorak12.org 

Earn or begin course work in a technical program through our partnership with Pickens 

Earn college credits while at ACHS! 

College advising program for high achieving juniors 

If you plan to play a sport, you must create an account to NCAA 

If you are between 16 and 24 years old, not attending school, and need assistance with achieving your education and employment goals, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Program can help. Must be eligible to qualify for WIOA Young Adult Out-of-School Services.

Explore Your Educational/Employment Goals:

Paid Work Experience, On-The-Job Training, Pre-Apprenticeships/Apprenticeships, GED Prep and Basic Skills Upgrade, Earn your high school diploma online, Information about growing industries and careers, Exploring Post-Secondary Options, Job Search Assistance, And much, much more.

Need help picking a career or a college major? 

Use the different website to explore your opportunities!