The National Association of Manufacturing says 40 percent of the U.S. labor force is female but only 27 percent work in manufacturing. Kaila Machado and the Precision Machining Program at Front Range Community College (FRCC) are trying to change that. How Kaila Became a Machinist Kaila was one of 16 students in her high school […]
Dr. Gillian McKnight-Tutein has joined Front Range Community College as vice president of academic and student affairs. She will serve as FRCC’s chief academic/student services officer, lead the college’s online learning and workforce development departments, and oversee key academic and student support functions, including instructor credentialing, registrar’s office, and catalog and schedule production. McKnight-Tutein has […]
If you have a knack for numbers and a penchant for the business world, two fields of study that will undoubtedly cross your radar are accounting and finance. But what are the big differences between the two, and which major and career would suit you better? Accounting Looks at the History Accounting is essential for […]
Over my years at Front Range, the more students I meet, the more I know there is no “typical student.” But there are exceptional students, in countless numbers. What’s typical when you enroll students right out of high school, students still in high school, students who took time in the workforce, students who want to […]
Not sure what book to bring with you on vacation this summer? From thrillers to business smarts, here are a few fiction and non-fiction recommendations. Look at your local library to find these or similar titles. Oh, and don’t forget to ask about e-reader options while you’re at the library. Theft: A Novel by BK Lauren […]
So you are about to begin your search for scholarships. You have combed through websites and lists of various scholarships you could potentially apply for, but it can seem a bit overwhelming. Here are the five things you should have ready before beginning a scholarship search. If you do, I promise, filling out online applications and […]
The Machining Program at Front Range Community College has been added to The Manufacturing Institute’s “M-List,” a national recognition that FRCC teaches to industry standards. “The M-List is an acknowledgement of FRCC’s outstanding machining technology courses,” The Manufacturing Institute stated in notifying FRCC. Specifically, FRCC offers students the opportunity to earn National Association of Manufacturers-endorsed […]
I’m proud to say that Front Range Community College and transfer partner Colorado State University are among just six “high-performing community colleges and universities” nationwide profiled in a new guide to help more students transfer and earn bachelor’s degrees The Transfer Playbook, released in May by the Aspen Institute’s College Excellence Program and the Community College […]
