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 […]
Students who graduate from the Machining Program at Front Range Community College can now show employers that their skills meet or exceed national metalworking standards. That’s because the program has earned accreditation from the National Institute of Metalworking Skills (NIMS). George Newman, program director, explains what accreditation means to students and employers: Instructors have earned […]
The North Metro Denver Small Business Development Center has partnered with the Adams County Board of Commissioners, Adams County Economic Development (ACED), and Colorado Enterprise Fund (CEF) to create the Adams County Microloan Fund with $1 million in starting capital. The fund gives small businesses in Adams County access to capital when they have difficulty […]
Meetup Groups can help you build your network naturally. If you’re not familiar, Meetup is the “world’s largest network of local groups.” People use this website (more than 25 million users in 180 countries) to organize meetings and social activities and to meet up with new people (hence the name). It’s an easy way to […]
Employees tell Paul Meese, executive director of human resources at Front Range Community College, that “they came for the students and stay for the people. It is a pleasure that we all work toward a common goal of student success.” So there’s little wonder that FRCC is one of nine institutions named as a 2016 […]
Getting a good job is not the only reason to go to college, although much public discussion seems to focus on this one goal. So let’s take a look at the job market in our part of Colorado. Top 25 Careers for Community College Graduates An economic forecasting agency recently projected the top 25 job […]
