The Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education meeting on August 25, 2025, highlighted a strong commitment to enhancing career and technical education (CTE) for students. The board emphasized the importance of recruiting high-quality CTE educators and expanding pathways that prepare students for both careers and college.

During the meeting, board member Mister Azari raised critical questions about the real-world experiences students gain through internships, particularly in high-risk fields like firefighting. He inquired whether students are placed in situations that could jeopardize their safety. The response confirmed that students do participate in real-world scenarios, including a 24-hour cycle at fire stations, allowing them to experience the life of a firefighter firsthand.

Azari also expressed concern about tracking students' career paths after graduation. The district acknowledged the challenge, stating that while they help students create career path plans and connect them with programs at local colleges, there is currently no system in place to follow graduates into their careers. The district maintains contact information for a year post-graduation, but responses from alumni are rare.

Despite these tracking limitations, the district does monitor the credentials students earn while in high school and gathers feedback from internship hosts regarding job offers extended to students. This feedback indicates that internships can lead to further opportunities, such as additional internships or job placements.

In a related discussion, the board introduced "Zello," a new platform designed to assist students in creating personalized learning plans from kindergarten through 12th grade. This user-friendly tool replaces the previous platform, Naviance, and aims to engage students in their career planning through gamified features and aptitude tests.

The meeting underscored the district's ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships with industry leaders, enhance work-based learning experiences, and ultimately better prepare students for their futures. The board's commitment to these initiatives reflects a proactive approach to education that prioritizes student readiness for both college and careers.