Attending a Colorado community college continues to offer a strong return on investment, according to a report released by the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE)....
Colorado’s community colleges will continue to play a critical role in meeting unprecedented workforce demands, according to data and recommendations from Colorado’s 2023 Talent Pipeline Report....
Chancellor Garcia has dedicated his decades-long career to advancing equitable outcomes in education and workforce development. His journey started at the University of Colorado Boulder, where...
Original article published on Community College of Aurora website on December 13, 2023. Written by Mike Mestas. Omar Temprana finds a dichotomy in the important work...
Every year, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) finds new ways to meet the needs of students, communities, and industries—and 2023 was no exception. Among many...
Each year, gifts of all sizes allow us to deliver on our mission of transforming students’ lives through high-quality education and training. On or before Colorado...
After spending 15 years in accounting, Amanda Widhalm needed a change. “It just did not feed my soul the way I wanted it to,” she...
Photo from left to right: Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia, Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education Chair Dr. Landon Mascareñaz,...
When Paola Cosio considered her future, she figured she’d become a history teacher. But an electrician? “I had no interest going into the trades,” she said....
Every November, I am grateful to recognize Veterans Day with all of you. Last year, I wrote about my personal connection to the holiday as the...
Dozens of college staff and administrators discussed strategies to scale flexible learning at the Colorado Community College System’s second Rural College Summit, hosted at Pueblo Community...
Photo from left to right: Dr. Morgan Phillips, Dr. Landon Pirius, and Dr. Rebecca Woulfe. Finalists to participate in public forums November 14-16 Nov. 6,...
Dr. Marie DeSanctis, president of Community College of Denver, recently appeared on the Women Changing Leadership podcast with Stacy Mayer. Titled “Driving Change Through Community,” the...
Like a lot of Coloradans, Laura Pardee loves the outdoors. You can catch her paddleboarding, hiking or embarking on other adventures with her dog. But nature...
Partnering with more than 20 donors statewide, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges provides scholarships for hundreds of students every year. This summer, the Foundation awarded...
When Heather Marsh walks onto the Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) campus, she still gets goosebumps. “I got so much support at this school for six...
With multinational corporations, small startups, and even the Space Force calling Colorado home, the aerospace industry is soaring across the state. Today, Colorado boasts the nation’s...
Original article published on Pueblo Community College website on August 8, 2023. Written by Amy Matthew. Three inches of water may not sound like a lot....
A recent name change isn’t the only transformation underway at Pikes Peak State College (PPSC). After years of planning, the college is eyeing a Hispanic-Serving Institution...
Sept. 14, 2023 (Denver) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) honored four Colorado lawmakers as Legislators of the Year for their outstanding support of community...
