If you have a new college student on your holiday shopping list, read on. The first few months of college are a time of major transition for most, bringing all kinds of change, some of it unexpected. With the season of giving in full swing, here are eight useful gift ideas for that new college […]
Front Range Community College: A Boon for Colorado, Adams County
I know how tough it is to pay for a college education. While studying at Colorado State University, I worked construction during the summers and did work-study throughout the school year. I was able to attend the University of Denver Sturm College of Law because I was a full-time employee for a global management consulting […]
8 Ways to Take Care of Yourself During the Holidays
Even though I’m still wearing flip flops on the weekends, I haven’t pulled out my winter clothes from storage, and I am just getting around to editing pictures taken during a summer vacation, Christmas decorations have been on display at local stores since Halloween. For many, the holiday season is not met with eager anticipation […]
FRCC’s Vosler Recognized with Talent Champion Award
Lynn Vosler, director of workforce development at Front Range Community College, has received a Talent Champion Award from the Colorado Workforce Development Council. Vosler was nominated by Colorado Career and Technical Education (CTE), a division of the Colorado Community Colleges and Occupational Education System, for her advocacy of all CTE stakeholders, including secondary schools, post-secondary […]
FRCC’s Economic Value to Colorado is $591 Million, Study Finds
Front Range Community College’s alumni, students, and college operations add $591 million to the Colorado economy, with significant returns on investments for students, taxpayers, and society alike, a recent study found. “FRCC’s economic impact report confirms what I see every day – men and women in our community developing real world skills that lead to […]
FRCC Foundation, Colorado Women’s Education Foundation Award Scholarships
Five Front Range Community College students have received $2,000 scholarships, thanks to a new partnership between the Colorado Women’s Education Foundation (CWEF) and the FRCC Foundation. The students: Monica Edlauer, who is studying Nursing at the Westminster Campus Haley Vinton, who is studying for an Associate of Arts degree at the Westminster Campus Susan Duguid, […]
7 Easy Ways to Embrace the Spirit of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to be grateful for everything you have and celebrate the simple things: family, friends, health, and happiness. Research shows that reflecting regularly on all for which you are thankful will boost your emotional well-being. You can propel your thankfulness forward, too, by showing those around you that you care about them—and […]
Top 6 Reasons Businesses Get into Trouble
My teenage son has his driver’s permit. I give him pointers on keeping the vehicle between the lines and on avoiding obstacles. Unfortunately, such personalized guidance rarely exists for the entrepreneur, as evidenced by abysmal business failure rates. I consider myself an optimistic guy, but I’m more likely to talk with an entrepreneur about minimizing […]