The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus (CCIC) was recognized this week as one of the top 100 most impactful, innovative programs in the world and one of the top ten in the United States. As the only K12 public school district awarded, this distinction from HundrED further sets CCIC and CCSD apart for its forward-looking vision and commitment to preparing students for success in the workforce today and into the future.
"Being recognized as a global leader in education is a testament to the Cherry Creek Innovation Campus and the dedication of our educators and community," said Christopher Smith, Superintendent of the Cherry Creek School District. "This honor reflects our commitment to providing innovative, real-world learning experiences that prepares students for their Pathway of Purpose in college, career and beyond.”
HundrED is an international organization dedicated to improving the access and quality of education through recognizing impactful and scalable innovations. CCIC was identified out of more than 3,000 programs reviewed.
CCIC merges excellence in education with the innovation of industry. Courses include Aviation, Automotive, Business, Hospitality, IT, Manufacturing, Construction, and Healthcare. The classrooms are the intersection of industry credentials, college credit, professional skills, and industry-grade equipment and standards. By doing this it connects student interests with labor needs to serve the community.
"We are incredibly honored to receive this international recognition which highlights the vision, passion, and hard work of the entire Cherry Creek community. We are redefining what education looks like and are committed to preparing students with the skills, experience, and confidence they need to excel in the modern world,” said Steve Day, principal of CCIC.
This recognition joins a list of recognitions CCIC has received since opening in 2019, including two Grand Prize winners of Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence, Manufacturing Workforce Innovator Award from Colorado Manufacturing Network, and the Quantum Computing Tech Hub K-12 Initiative.
The CCIC provides transformative educational experiences for high school students in 10th through 12th grades throughout the Cherry Creek School District. Recently, the CCSD community approved a mill and bond measure which seeks to double the size and impact of the CCIC in the coming years.
Posted on 11/13/2024.
