College Renaissance Corps

College Renaissance Corps first met Mark Yoss, Director of the Advanced Manufacturing Sciences Institute at Metropolitan State University of Denver last spring by chance. Since our first cohort, we've had the privilege of collaborating with Mark on multiple occasions. During a recent visit, Mark warmly welcomed us to the AMSI, where he shared his valuable insights on Industry 4.0 and the #JumpStart program, showcasing how advanced manufacturing is driving the future of innovation and workforce development. One of our newest CRCorps Ambassadors, Nick Sauer who is a student at Red Rocks Community College wrote about his experience learning from Mark and the incredible team at MSU. "During my recent tour at the MSU aerospace engineering building, I got to see lots of cool machines that I've never used before. The staff showed us how they worked, and even though I couldn't try them out yet, it was nice to learn about them and see what they look like." - Nick Sauer, CRCorps Ambassador Check out his full blog here: https://lnkd.in/g6fkWR4c #AdvancedManufacturing #JumpStartProgram #Innovation #WorkforceDevelopment #CRCorps #CommunityCollege #RedRockCommunityCollege #RRCC #ASMI #MSU

Thrilled to welcome our newest CRCorps cohort in Colorado and a big shoutout to our newest Community College Partner Red Rocks Community College for hosting us on Day 1 of onboarding! Grateful for the support in helping our students as they start this journey. Excited for everything ahead! #CRCorps #CommunityCollege #NewBeginnings #RedRocksCommunityCollege #ArapahoeCommunityCollge #CommunityCollegeofDenver

"My tour of SCRAM Systems was an eye-opening experience! From the moment I walked in, I could feel the passion and dedication of the team. They walked us through the intricate process of creating their cutting-edge alcohol and location monitoring systems, and it was amazing to see the technology in action. "What stood out the most was how these devices do more than just monitor—they genuinely help people turn their lives around. Hearing stories of individuals who’ve broken free from alcohol abuse and regained control of their lives thanks to these systems was incredibly moving. It was an inspiring visit that left me energized and hopeful about the difference technology can make in people's lives." - Betsy Matkovich, PM, #CRCorpsColorado Industry Ambassador #AdvancedManufacturing #Technology #MakingADifference

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our search for 21 students from Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Denver, and 21 from Houston Community College to join our team as CRCorps Industry Ambassadors! This marks the second cohort of community college students participating in the CRCorps Industry Ambassador program in two states. Our Industry Ambassadors play a crucial role in empowering their peers in making a positive impact in their communities through national service by sharing their educational journeys. If you know any interested students, have them scan the QR Codes below to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will start immediately. #CRCorps #CRCorpsColorado #CRCorpsHouston #CommunityColleges #AmeriCorps #NationalService #ServeColorado #OneStarTexas #EducationalPathways #CCDedu #ACCedu #HCCedu

Our #CRCorpsColorado Industry Ambassadors have officially announced their event for high school students interested in #STEM and #AdvancedManufacturing education and career programs. This event is free for all to attend. For more information, please contact Gael Morales. #communitycollege #CCDedu #ACCedu #CRCorps .

"Stepping into a classroom after 23 years away was intimidating. The technology, teaching methods, and classroom dynamics have changed significantly since I last attended school. I often found myself feeling out of place among younger students who seemed to navigate this environment with ease," says CRCorps Colorado Industry Ambassador Betsy Matkovich, PM, a student at Community College of Denver. Betsy shares her unique perspective as a returning adult learner pursuing a degree in #NuclearEngineering. Read her blogs here: https://lnkd.in/g2y2aMfh #CRCorps #communitycollege #CCD #CCDedu

This month's Campus Compact's Member Digest features a blog by CRCorps Industry Ambassador Spencer Mize. It recalls his participation at the Surface Mount Technology Association (SMTA) Rocky Mountain Expo & Tech Forum in Denver. It shares his deep insights into advancements in supply, materials, and technology within the Advanced Manufacturing sector, and highlights the collaborative efforts between industry and education to drive progress. Click below to view Spencer's feature. #CampusCompact #CRCorps #SMTA #AdvancedManufacturing

Thanks to Adalia Espinosa, M.Ed of Houston Community College for taking the time to share how Career Services at #HCC can support students as they search for jobs. This video was produced by Mario Gonzalez, #CRCorpsHouston Industry Ambassador and student at HCC. #CareerServices #StudentSupport #HCCproud

CRCorps Industry Ambassador Spencer Mize shares what excites him about enrolling at the Community College of Denver's Welding Program. He shares the knowledge and skills that he is learning and features some of his welding art projects. #Welding #advancemanufacturing #CCDedu #metalart #communitycollege

Michael Kish, CRCorps Industry Ambassador and father of three children, takes a deep dive into sharing his struggles with depression as an adult learner. If you are someone you know is struggling with depression, please contact: - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255. - National Hopeline Network: 1-800-442-4673. #Mentalhealth #adultlearners #communitycollege #MichaelKish #ACCedu #CRCorpsColorado #crcorps