The short answer: Go to school. The longer answer takes some explaining. A recent report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce finds that there are “good jobs” for people with a high school diploma, some college, an associate degree, or a bachelor’s degree. But not all “good jobs” — $35,000 a […]
Fort Collins, Colo. – Front Range Community College will participate in a cooperative grant to improve undergraduate teaching in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). This National Science Foundation (NSF) grant will be run jointly with the University of Colorado-Boulder and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The project is formally called “Collaborative Research: […]
In our fast-paced society, it’s so easy to believe that we are too old to go back to school—that we have to achieve certain things by a specific age—or that we are not allowed to make a drastic change once we are established in a career. As a non-traditional student myself, let me tell you: […]
Spring break is a welcome reprieve from the grind of college classes and exams, and we know you’re excited for it! And sure, it would be great to hop on a plane and head somewhere warm to flee this crazy Colorado winter. (Can anyone say “bomb cyclone?”). But for those of us who don’t have […]
March is Women’s History Month, a national celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society. It’s an important reminder to honor the great women in your life and an opportunity to learn a little about some of the notable female figures in American History. How It Started On March 8, 1857, women working in […]
Front Range Community College’s Advanced Manufacturing Program Director George Newman is being recognized for years of effort in supporting workforce development on Colorado’s Front Range. The award is part of the Colorado Manufacturing Awards program, which brings together business leaders in a celebration of the modern manufacturing economy—a “multi-industry, consumer and technology-driven sector reshaping America’s […]
Most college students know that going to class and studying are essential for earning good grades and getting the most out of college. But exactly how should you study? Hint: Ditch the highlighters and embrace methods that are proven to guide students toward academic success. Here are five study tips that will help you master […]
