Colorado Community College System Announces Lead Colleges for CO-TECH Apprenticeship Grant

Four Community Colleges will implement expanded apprenticeship programs in IT fields September 27, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the state’s largest...

Colorado Community Colleges Selected by Lumina Foundation for National Collaborative Focused on Creating Equitable Credential Pathways for Adults of Color

DENVER -– The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) was selected by Lumina Foundation to join the Racial Equity for Adult Credentials in Higher Education (REACH) Collaborative,...
REACH Collaborative: Racial Equity for adult credentials in higher ed - Building culturally sustaining pathways to quality credentials for adults of color.

Colorado Community College System Recognizes Hispanic Serving Colleges

HSI Week heightens awareness of role of HSIs in improving access to education for Hispanic students September 15, 2021 (Denver, CO) – This week, the Colorado...
Hispanic Serving Institution Week - #HSIWeek

Colorado School of Mines, Colorado Community College System Collaborate on New Engineering Degree

Associate in Engineering Science degree allows for smoother transfer from community college to Mines Aug. 3, 2021 (Westminster, CO) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS)...

Colorado Community College System Announces “Shot at a Scholarship” Delivered By Amazon

Colorado Community College System Encourages Students to Get Vaccinated Through a Statewide Scholarship Drawing July 21, 2021 (Denver, CO) – The Colorado Community College System (CCCS),...
Three vaccinated college students showing their bandaids - "Shot at a Scholarship" with CCCS, Foundation, and Amazon logo

Colorado Community College System Partners with National Tech Apprenticeship Program

CompTIA Apprenticeships for Tech strives to diversify and expand the IT workforce in Colorado and across the country DENVER, July 14, 2021 – The Colorado Community...

Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges Receives $1 Million Investment from Kaiser Permanente to Create Equity Scholarship Fund

Fifteen-year endowed fund will award scholarships to Colorado community college students from underrepresented communities interested in pursuing health care careers DENVER — To meet the intensifying...

The Search Begins for Northeastern Junior College’s Next President

Campus and community encouraged to help shape candidate profile. May 27, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced the start of...
Northeastern Junior College Presidential Search

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee selected as next president of Community College of Aurora

May 5, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Today, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Mordecai Brownlee as the next president...

CCCS Announces Next President for Arapahoe Community College

May 3, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Following a nationwide search, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced today that Dr. Stephanie J. Fujii will...

Colorado Community College System Not Mandating COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall 2021

April 28, 2021 (Denver) – Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced today that CCCS will continue to follow recommendations of health authorities but...

CCCS Names Dr. Lisa Jones Next President of Colorado Northwestern Community College

April 26, 2020 (Denver) – Today, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Lisa Jones as the next president of...

Northeastern Junior College President Jay Lee Announces Plans for Retirement

April 23, 2020 (Denver, CO) – Today, Northeastern Junior College (NJC) president, Jay Lee, announced plans to retire at the end of the calendar year on...

Colorado Community College System Holds 2021-22 Tuition Flat

State board approval ensures tuition will remain flat at 13 institutions. April 14, 2021 (Denver) — Today, the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education...

Students Honored Statewide for Academic Excellence and Exemplary Leadership

Over 90 honorees received personalized award package with the help of Credit Union of Colorado.  April 14, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Today, more than 90 students...
Virtual Celebration of 2021 Student Excellence Awards; Award gifts: backpack, stuffed bear, popcorn and medals with CCCS and award logos

Three Presidential Finalists Announced for Community College of Aurora

Finalists to participate in virtual, public forums April 19-21.  April 14, 2021 (Denver) — Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced three...

Four Finalists Announced in Presidential Search for Arapahoe Community College

Finalists to participate in virtual, open community forums April 13-16. April 8, 2021 (Denver) — Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced...

Five Finalists Announced in Presidential Search for CNCC

Finalists to participate in virtual, open community forums March and April.  March 17, 2021 (Denver) — Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia...

CCCS Employees Honored Virtually at Annual Recognition Ceremony

March 10, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Today, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) honored over 56 employees from its 13 colleges and system office, in four...
Graphic Commitment to Excellence Awards 2022

CCCS, K-12 Celebrate Inaugural Concurrent Enrollment Week

February 15, 2021 (Denver, CO) – Today, Governor Polis declared the third week of February “Concurrent Enrollment Week.”  Alongside the Department of Education, the Department of...
Concurrent Enrollment: Earn free college credit while in high school