Inviting parents was the secret sauce for EPIC Campus’ Construction & Design Career Information Night. Doors opened and welcomed LPS 9th - 12th grade students and their parents to learn about all the amazing career opportunities that stem from taking classes in the Construction Trades Pathway at EPIC Campus. Parents were blown away by the opportunities available for their high schooler, whether they want to go directly into work, attend college or a trade school, or join the military. Opportunity abounds and students were excited too!
12 months ago, EPIC Campus
Two representatives from Tower Electric chat with a student at their booth. Branded shirts, hats, and promotional materials are displayed on the table. The interaction is friendly and informal, under bright ceiling lights.
Four men pose at the NECA/IBEW Apprenticeship booth beneath a banner reading “You Have Options!” They smile near a table covered with recruitment materials and promotional items, representing electrical industry training programs.
A student shakes hands with a representative at the Schafer Metals booth. Behind them, banners detail products and services like roofing panels and metal fabrication. Another rep stands nearby, smiling at the camera.
Two people stand in front of the Hensel Phelps booth, with a student wearing a hard hat and EPIC Campus shirt. Behind them, banners highlight construction mentorship and project visuals. The setting is indoors with bright lighting and modern decor.
A student in a black EPIC Campus shirt and cowboy hat stands behind a table with an EPIC Campus tablecloth, stickers, pens, and a white hard hat labeled “SAFE.” The setup is clean and inviting, ready to engage visitors at the event.
A student speaks with three representatives at the FCI Constructors booth. The reps wear branded white and beige shirts and hats. A banner behind them promotes the company as one of the strongest construction firms in the nation. The table holds pamphlets, pens, and a metal giveaway bowl.
A representative from JLA Architects talks with three visitors at her booth. Two banners display architectural projects and firm branding. The rep stands behind a table with promotional materials, engaging the group in conversation under bright, modern lighting.
The MTECH Mechanical booth is set up at a career event with a branded table cover and promotional items like safety glasses and pens. A woman in a black MTECH shirt speaks to two students while the JLA booth is visible in the background.
Two professionals from Cunningham speak with students at a booth featuring a large branded backdrop and a table with a laptop and visuals. Behind them, U.S. and Colorado state flags are displayed prominently on the wall.
Booths for CU Denver’s College of Architecture and Planning and College of Engineering are shown. Representatives engage with students and parents, discussing academic programs. Informational brochures and a small Jenga game are set up on tables.
Inspiring the next generation of teachers, Dr. Lambert speaks to Teacher Cadets at EPIC Campus!
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A group of 15 students and one adult pose together in a classroom beneath a banner that reads “Future Educators.” Most of the students wear EPIC Campus shirts or sweatshirts, and the adult in the center wears a shirt and tie with a lanyard. The group is diverse in appearance and smiles warmly at the camera. The background includes classroom decor, posters, and a whiteboard with information about a high school musical production. An American flag and digital wall clock are also visible.
Students design to requirements, programmed and machined their own product out of aluminum. Students could also complete a welding project where students are working on designing for manufacturability. Students designed work in Solidworks, cut it out in Fablight and then welded it all together. Students independently worked on a battle bot as well redesigning work from first semester.
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A student wearing a cowboy hat and safety glasses observes a CNC milling machine in operation through its glass enclosure. The student is dressed in a navy shirt and jeans. The machine is actively cutting a material inside, with coolant visibly spraying, and warning labels are posted on the door.
Three students in welding gear—including helmets, blue and tan protective jackets, and gloves—collaborate while holding a metal piece in a welding shop. They are focused and discussing the setup. The work area is equipped with tools, a vise, and safety equipment.
A student welds a metal piece while seated at a workbench, generating bright sparks and a blue welding arc. The student wears a welding helmet, gloves, and a blue protective jacket. An exhaust system above the bench helps manage fumes.
A student in an EPIC Campus-branded white shirt concentrates while soldering electronic components at a workbench. The desk is covered with tools, wires, and small parts, and the setting appears to be a modern tech or engineering lab with orange cabinetry and 3D printers in the background.
Three EPIC Computer Science teams competed in Colorado School of Mines’ OreSec CTF.! Mines students created cyber security challenges for high school students from around Colorado to solve. Teams worked through challenges in cryptography, reverse engineering, web exploitation, and more. 3rd Place - Good Question 4th Place - DeadSec2 7th Place - Programming Penguins
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Five smiling students stand together in a classroom, all wearing matching navy “Programming Penguins” t-shirts. The group is diverse in gender and includes students with unique hairstyles, glasses, and hats. The setting is a brightly lit computer lab or classroom.
Four male students stand in front of a projection screen in a classroom. They are casually dressed, with one wearing a hockey jersey, another a colorful scarf, and two in jackets and caps. They are smiling and appear to have just presented or participated in a classroom activity.
Four male students stand in a classroom in front of large windows. Two wear EPIC Campus-branded clothing, and one gives a thumbs-up. The group is casually dressed and smiling, suggesting a relaxed, collaborative environment.
EPIC Campus Entrepreneurship students impressed everyone at the CU Boulder High School New Venture Challenge. Congratulations to Monster Be Gone for winning the competition and earning a $10,000 scholarship. 7 EPIC Campus teams competed in this year’s finals.
12 months ago, EPIC Campus
Two female students hold spray bottles labeled with a cartoon bear image. They stand in front of a "HS NVC" banner for the High School New Venture Challenge at CU Boulder. One wears a blue blouse and the other a black top, both smiling.
A student group presents a project in a classroom, holding soccer equipment. A slide titled “Minimum Viable Product” is displayed on the screen behind them. Judges or mentors sit at tables facing the group.
Two female students present on stage in front of an audience. A slide behind them reads “IMAGINE FEWER FEARS!” with an image of a scared child under a blanket. Audience members watch attentively in a professional setting.
Four high school students pose in front of a University of Colorado Boulder sign. They wear matching navy EPIC Campus polos. One student wears a black arm sling, and another gives a thumbs up. All are smiling.
Three male students and one female student, dressed in black, stand together indoors. One student holds a small award plaque. They are smiling and appear to be part of a presentation or competition event.
Two male students dressed in suits—one in light gray and the other in bright blue—stand in front of a CU Boulder wall sign. One holds a small green frog figure; the other holds a ball python, smiling brightly.
Hydrology students spent the morning at South Platte Renew learning all aspects of wastewater treatment.
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A group of people wearing bright yellow safety vests stands on a grated metal walkway overlooking a series of rectangular water treatment channels. The individuals are facing away from the camera, observing the water below, with some taking notes or photos. Their shadows are cast clearly on the walkway due to bright sunlight. One vest has “SPWR” and “South Platte Renew” visible, indicating the facility's name. The setting is part of an outdoor section of a water treatment plant.
A group of students wearing safety vests and protective glasses stands on an elevated walkway inside a large industrial facility, observing machinery below. The setting appears to be part of a water treatment plant, with exposed pipes, ductwork, and metal equipment visible. The students line the railing, attentively looking down into rectangular tanks or processing units. The space is lit with overhead lights, and the walls and ceiling have a utilitarian, industrial design with visible wiring and structural beams.
A group of students wearing high-visibility safety vests and protective glasses observe a large outdoor water treatment facility. They stand on a walkway with metal railings, overlooking a circular aeration basin filled with churning water. The group is diverse in gender and ethnicity and appears to be on a guided tour, with an instructor visible ahead. The facility features pipes, catwalks, and industrial structures, with buildings and trees in the background under a bright, sunny sky.
Eight students wearing safety vests and protective glasses pose inside a modern facility lobby with signage for "South Platte Renew – Renewing water for Colorado’s future." The group includes a diverse mix of students in terms of gender and ethnicity. Most are seated on tan lounge chairs and a bench, with one student standing on the left. Behind them is a large photo of a water treatment facility at sunset. The room features a central plant table, white walls, and labeled doors and maps indicating lab and safety areas. The atmosphere is professional and educational.