You know earning a college degree is worthwhile, but do you need a bachelor’s degree right now? Obviously, more education is valuable in a number of career paths—but there are also situations in which it makes good sense to earn an associate degree. Here are a few things to consider, and reasons you might choose […]
New FRCC Facility to Help Alleviate Worker Shortage in Manufacturing
Longmont, Colo. – On August 1, Front Range Community College (FRCC) will open its new training center for careers in high-tech manufacturing. Colorado expects to have 5,000 new jobs in manufacturing by 2026. As the only college facility in the state with four advanced manufacturing programs under one roof, the Center for Integrated Manufacturing will […]
Five Tips for Writing a Killer Résumé
Whether you’re graduating from college soon or want to nab the perfect internship, it’s always a good idea to have a solid résumé tuned up and ready to go when opportunity strikes! But where do you start? First and foremost, pay the career center at your college a visit. Here at FRCC, our career services […]
Happy Independence Day, America!
As we celebrate the Fourth of July this week, it’s a good time to re-read the Declaration of Independence (or read it for the first time, if you haven’t before). What, exactly, was in this document that the Continental Congress adopted on July 4, 1776? Why did the founding fathers feel so strongly about being […]
What Can You Do with a Certificate or Degree in Automation & Engineering Technology?
Last year, Front Range Community College announced its plan to open a new Center for Integrated Manufacturing in Longmont, which will expand training options for Colorado’s booming manufacturing industry. The center will house four FRCC programs, including the brand-new Automation and Engineering Technology program. But what, exactly, is this area of study—and what do people […]
FRCC Realigning Local Support for Small Businesses
Fort Collins, Colo. – Upcoming changes at the Larimer Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will benefit local businesses and the area economy. The SBDC provides street-smart business education, through free one-on-one confidential consulting, low-cost classes, and connection to useful resources. Out of 14 SBDC centers in Colorado, the Larimer center is consistently one of the […]
How FRCC’s New Health Care Careers Center Will Train the Workforce of the Future
My name is Lucinda Womack and I am a proud alumnus of Front Range Community College’s registered nursing program. I currently am a nurse manager of local, physician-owned Associates in Family Medicine (AFM), the leading provider of primary care services in the Northern Front Range. As a nurse manager I help direct our recruitment and […]
Open the Door to Your Future at FRCC’s New Center for Integrated Manufacturing
Longmont, Colo. – Front Range Community College (FRCC) is preparing to open its new training center for high-tech careers in advanced manufacturing. Be one of the first to learn about our new programs in this fast-growing field. Want a great job in a high-tech industry? Advanced manufacturing is booming in Colorado. The state expects to […]