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Colorado Community College System retweeted
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced 31 organizations recognized as Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries, including CMU Tech, Emily Griffith Technical College, Front Range Community College and Pikes Peak State College!
Read more: ow.ly/Oymw50ZwbJw.
Colorado Community College System retweeted
I am thrilled to congratulate Dr. Marielena DeSanctis for being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (@GoCCCS). Our world-class Community College system is important for our economy, students, and workforce. Community colleges open doors to opportunity for students, save families thousands of dollars while teaching important skills, and are a pathway to fill in-demand, good-paying jobs, and I am confident that under the forward-thinking leadership of Dr. DeSanctis, Colorado’s community college students and our economy will thrive
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ALT Press release snippet from Colorado Community College System with the headline, “State Board Names Dr. Marielena DeSanctis as Sole Finalist for Colorado Community College System Chancellor.”
Colorado Community College System retweeted
🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Marielena DeSanctis on being named the sole finalist for Chancellor of the Colorado Community College System! @GoCCCS
A passionate and proven leader, Dr. DeSanctis has made a lasting impact at the Community College of Denver and beyond through her commitment to workforce innovation and student success. We are proud and grateful to have her on the Colorado Business Roundtable Board of Directors. 👏 gazette.com/news/education/m…
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Today, I toured @rrccedu and Warren Tech to highlight our strong STEM workforce and hands-on learning in aerospace and quantum industries. In Colorado, we are doing the work today to make sure our students are ready for the jobs of tomorrow. Colorado is home to a strong and growing STEM workforce and making sure that our students have the resources needed to build skills to fill in-demand jobs is crucial to continue to grow our economy, and help our students succeed.
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Otero College is offering a free financial literacy micro-credential through a partnership with Colorado Community College System and the National Endowment for Financial Education. Read more at otero.edu/otero-college-laun….
Colorado Community College System retweeted
As Community College Month comes to a close, we’re celebrating the life-changing impact of earning a certificate or degree!
In our latest conversation, CCA President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee shares his insights.
Listen to the full conversation here!
#SmartChoice #CCMonth
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Gov. Jared Polis and Arnold Ventures announced the Colorado Partnership for Proven Initiatives. The first phase will support the launch of success initiatives at Lamar Community College and Colorado Mountain College. Read more at ow.ly/tfmk50VjynU. @ColoMtn @LamarComCollege
ALT Governor Jared Polis stands at a podium in a room decorated with imagery related to Colorado. A group of state leaders and officials stand at one side of the room.
ALT State leaders, including Chancellor Joe Garcia and Dr. Angie Paccione, Dr. Rosana Reyes and Matt Gianneschi, stand in a row.
ALT Jared Polis, Angie Passione, Matt Giannechi, Rosana Reyes, Joe Garcia and others gather and smile for a photo.
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) and Arnold Ventures announce a $20M partnership that provides catalytic support to help policymakers identify, adopt, and scale programs with a proven record of success. 🧵
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Colorado's colleges and universities are committed to preparing students for workforce needs of the future. Colorado Community College System runs programs and initiatives designed to meet the needs of Colorado's economy. Learn more at cccs.edu/workforce-developme….
#HigherEdWorks
Colorado Community College System retweeted
NEW: Joe Garcia, leader of Colorado’s community college system, is retiring cpr.org/2025/02/13/colorado-… @GoCCCS @GoCCCS @CoHigherEd #edcolo #HigherEducation
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Our nursing program fills a huge community need while providing graduates with great-paying career opportunities. @GoCCCS #HealthCareCareers #WinWin
Registered nurses are among the top jobs in demand in Pueblo. Last year, hundreds of jobs for registered nurses were posted in Pueblo, according to the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. One program is working to fill that need. koaa.com/news/covering-color…
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Today I am pleased to share my annual State of the System address. With the launch of new bachelor’s degrees and our five-year strategic plan, we are undertaking innovative work that will position our colleges for lasting success.
Watch my message here: cccs.edu/cccs-news/chancello…
Colorado Community College System retweeted
The @NASAwallops Flight Facility will launch a rocket carrying student experiments on Tuesday, Aug 13. The rocket includes an ACC / @rrccedu RockSat-X project to explore how microgravity affects mechanical properties. @ccofcorocksat @astronomyatACC @gocccs nasa.gov/centers-and-facilit…
Colorado Community College System retweeted
#FRCC and our #ElevateQuantum partners will receive an influx of $127 million for regional #QuantumTech efforts. Read how the college will play a pivotal role in the Mountain West's new quantum tech hub.
blog.frontrange.edu/2024/07/…
Colorado Community College System retweeted
One of my favorite bills in 2023 made college credential funding for in demand jobs possible - thanks @GoCCCS for making this happen! #coleg #copolitics #edcolo
Like many Coloradans, Laura Pardee feels most at home in the great outdoors. Thanks to the support of community college, it’s now her workplace, too!
Laura earned a forestry technology degree from @frccedu with free tuition through the #CareerAdvanceCO program and now works full-time as a forestry tech for the @TheLarimerCD!
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Trinidad State College has been selected as a semifinalist for the 2025 #AspenPrize for Community College Excellence based on our record of achieving high and equitable student outcomes! Learn more bit.ly/3UosRz6 @AspenHigherEd
Colorado Community College System retweeted
The CO Community College System @GoCCCS wants to hear from YOU! Join us TOMORROW for a listening session @ our Westminster Campus!
Help shape a new strategic plan for our 13 colleges!
• 12:30-2 pm for employees & community members
• 3-4:30 pm for students
#CCCSListeningTour
Colorado Community College System retweeted
As we continue to shape the future of education in Colorado, the voices of our community are leading the way. Our most recent #CCCSListeningTour stop at @CNCC_Spartans was filled with insightful conversations, proving that strength lies in open communication, unity, and a shared vision.
A huge thank you to Dave, our pilot, for ensuring our safe arrival in Rangely. It's not often that we take to the skies, but when we do, it's to ensure that no voice goes unheard, no matter the distance!
ALT CCCS Chancellor Joe Garcia addressing a room of attendees at the recent Strategic Plan Listening Session at Colorado Northwestern Community College on April 18, 2024.
ALT Group from Colorado Community College System and Keystone Policy Center gear up to board the State plane on their way to Rangely for Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Strategic Listening Session. (left-right) Allison, Keystone Policy Center; Sophie Greenfield, CCCS Manager of Foundation Programs and Operations; Joe Garcia, CCCS Chancellor; Brad Rupert, CCCS State Board Member; Angie Gramse, CCCS General Counsel; Renny, Keystone Policy Center; Bailee Harris, CCCS Executive Assistant.
Colorado Community College System retweeted
Congratulations to our Community College of Aurora (@CCAurora) team members receiving awards this afternoon at the Colorado Community College System’s (@GoCCCS) Commitment to Excellence Awards at History Colorado Center!
Thank you, Tracy Mendoza, Matthew Stiles, Kathleen Geise, and Michelle Rosenthall for your service to CCA! ❤️👏🦊
