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Before she ever imagined transferring to the University of Colorado Boulder or becoming a therapist, Quynh Anh Do just needed someone to tell her she belonged. 

After serving in the US Marine Corps, Robert Hajnos was ready to go to college. As a first-generation student, he found support in FRCC’s TRIO program.

TRIO programs support students who come from limited-income families, are first generation college students, or have a documented disability.

Branden was always an avid writer, but wasn’t sure how to turn that into a college degree or career. At FRCC he found his path to a bachelor’s degree and more.

P-TECH students complete college-level courses in high school. They can earn their diploma + an associate degree in computer info systems from FRCC—at no cost to the student.

Zoey never thought she’d go to college. Working full time, unsure of her path and barely making ends meet, she felt stuck . Then she found a community—and her path—at FRCC.

One-of-a-kind program trains managers around the country who oversee highway and road maintenance. More than 30 years ago, Don Strange dropped out of high school—due to the sudden death of his father and the medical condition of his mother. In order to help his family, he began his career as a city “pothole patcher.” A […]

It’s hard to find even one person who hasn’t been significantly impacted by the events of the last 14 months. That’s exactly what led FRCC graduate—and current University of Colorado-Denver student—Shane Still to launch a project showcasing some of the challenges that millennials and Generation Zers have been dealing with during the pandemic. Throughout Mental […]