Colorado Department of Higher Education

Colorado’s new five-year strategic plan for higher education puts learners at the heart of the postsecondary ecosystem. Read the new strategic plan and learn more at https://lnkd.in/gRMbDnyS #highered #BuildingSkillsCO #CORises

Lamar Community College and Colorado Mountain College will receive $20 million to implement the City University of New York’s Accelerated Study in Associate Programs on their campuses this fall. The ASAP program aims to keep students on track to graduation by connecting them to counselors and providing financial, academic, and personal support. Read more at https://ow.ly/qQ8B50VqzMv.

The Colorado Community College System programs are designed in partnership with business and industry leaders to deliver hands-on training and career-connected education. CCCS' 13 colleges serve over 124,000 learners. Learn more about how these programs prepare students for in-demand careers at https://ow.ly/kA8j50VqxZ2. Colorado Community College System #HigherEdWorksCO

The FosterEd program pays for the total cost of attendance for qualifying students going to college in Colorado. To qualify, students must have been in foster care on or after their 13th birthday. Learn more about eligibility and how to apply at https://ow.ly/Tkiy50VqsVq.

Our Advisors LEAD program is a free, self-paced professional development courses to help Colorado advisors gain skills in equity and inclusion-driven practices, math pathways literacy, purpose-driven advising, and effective virtual advising. Learn more and get access at https://ow.ly/6S4350VpWbf.

Fourteen of the 43 workforce initiatives funded in the second round of Colorado Opportunity Now grant program will receive support from Colorado's Community College System and its member colleges. Learn more about Opportunity Now and its grantees at https://lnkd.in/dF4yA2Y7. Colorado Community College System

The COSI Achieve grant pairs funding for scholarships with holistic support services, ensuring that all students participating in the program receive both. The program will support providers representing Colorado public institutions of higher education and non-profit organizations. Find more information and technical support options at https://ow.ly/4TpT50VpSKw.

The aerospace industry represents one of Colorado’s fastest-growing sectors—and CCCS colleges are rising to meet the challenge. In collaboration with industry partners and state leaders, CCCS colleges like Arapahoe Community College, Front Range Community College, and Red Rocks Community College are preparing the next generation of aerospace professionals through cutting-edge programs in optics, AI, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing. These efforts reflect CCCS’s commitment to closing workforce gaps, promoting economic mobility, and empowering students with career-ready skills. Explore how CCCS is fueling Colorado’s aerospace pipeline: https://lnkd.in/gY6Tf4kX #AerospaceDayCO #COisAerospace #ColoradoAerospace #WorkforceDevelopment

The Fort Lewis College Board of Trustees has named Heather Shotton, PhD, FLC’s inaugural Vice President for Diversity Affairs and Acting Dean of Students, as the sole finalist for the college’s presidency following an extensive national search. If confirmed, Shotton, a citizen of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes?and a Kiowa and Cheyenne descendant, will become the first Indigenous person to lead the institution. Shotton brings more than 20 years of experience in higher education, spanning both small liberal arts colleges and large research universities. A nationally recognized leader and higher education scholar, she has dedicated her career to fostering access and student achievement.? By Colorado law, the Board of Trustees must wait?two weeks before finalizing an agreement, which is expected to take place at the board’s next regular meeting on?April 11, 2025. Congratulations Dr. Heather Shotton!!

Becoming a teacher doesn't have to break the bank. TEACH Colorado offers scholarships for future educators and information about ways to fund your teacher prep program like financial aid and loan forgiveness programs. Learn more at https://ow.ly/774i50VpML3.