Community College of Denver

YuJa, Inc. Announces Systemwide Award with Colorado Community College System to License the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform

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Monday, January 8, 2024
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After a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to provide a more robust, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging learning experiences to students.

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  • After a rigorous Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has selected the YuJa Panorama Digital Accessibility Platform to provide a more robust, streamlined approach to delivering accessible, engaging learning experiences to students.
  • The Platform will be used in addition to the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform, which will combine to create an all-in-one accessible media creation and accessibility solution.
  • YuJa Panorama is one product in YuJa’s suite of high-impact media solutions that provides a comprehensive, streamlined approach to delivering accessibility across an institution’s digital footprint.
  • We’ve worked with CCCS over the past several years, and we’re excited for each of its institutions to experience the tools YuJa Panorama offers.”
    Colleges in the Colorado Community College System include: Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pueblo Community College, Pikes Peak State College, Red Rocks Community College, and Trinidad State College.

The Colorado Community College System Reaffirms Commitment to YuJa with Five-Year Contract Renewal for 13 Institutions That Serve Over 114,000 Students

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has bolstered its commitment to providing high-quality, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences with a five-year extension of its license to use the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform.

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  • The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) has bolstered its commitment to providing high-quality, collaborative, and engaging learning experiences with a five-year extension of its license to use the YuJa Enterprise Video Platform.
  • CCCS has 13 institutions with over 35 locations across the state and educates more than 114,000 students each year.
  • Colleges in the system include: Arapahoe Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Front Range Community College, Lamar Community College, Morgan Community College, Northeastern Junior College, Otero College, Pueblo Community College, Pikes Peak State College, Red Rocks Community College, and Trinidad State College.
  • Colorado Community College System Online also utilizes the Video Platform.

DELTA DENTAL OF COLORADO FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES INVESTMENT IN WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PIPELINE TO DIVERSIFY DENTAL WORKFORCE ACROSS THE STATE

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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DENVER, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation (DDCOF) announced four grants totaling nearly $5 million dedicated to expanding and diversifying dental hygiene programs across the state in partnership with Colorado's higher education system. Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Community College Chancellor Joe Garcia joined grant recipients and the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation at an event this afternoon to celebrate these investments.

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  • Governor Jared Polis and Colorado Community College Chancellor Joe Garcia joined grant recipients and the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation at an event this afternoon to celebrate these investments.
  • Grants were awarded to Front Range Community College, Community College of Denver, Colorado Mountain College, and Pikes Peak State College.
  • "The Foundation's work goes hand in hand with our priorities at Delta Dental of Colorado to improve the oral health of the communities we serve," added Helen Drexler, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Colorado.
  • "With the creation of these workforce pipelines, more Coloradans will have the ability to access excellent dental care."

Willow Industries Appoints Carly Bader as Manager of Science

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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DENVER, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Industries, the leader in cannabis kill step and decontamination technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carly Bader as Manager of Science. In this role, Carly will oversee the company's science team to ensure Willow's partners implement healthy practices across operations and cultivation.

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  • DENVER, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Willow Industries , the leader in cannabis kill step and decontamination technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Carly Bader as Manager of Science.
  • In this role, Carly will oversee the company's science team to ensure Willow's partners implement healthy practices across operations and cultivation.
  • "Carly has dedicated herself to the study of cannabis science, and her expertise in the field of microbiology will strengthen Willow's commitment to ensuring businesses provide consistently clean and safe products," said Jill Ellsworth, founder and CEO of Willow Industries.
  • Willow Industries is the industry leader in cannabis kill step and post-harvest microbial decontamination technology.

MEDIA ADVISORY: CCCS and PepsiCo Foundation Celebrate Uplift Scholarship Program Supporting Black and Hispanic Students

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges and the PepsiCo Foundation will host a student celebration and check presentation recognizing the Uplift Scholarship program , which provides financial, academic, and career support for Black and Hispanic students pursuing in-demand credentials.

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  • The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges and the PepsiCo Foundation will host a student celebration and check presentation recognizing the Uplift Scholarship program , which provides financial, academic, and career support for Black and Hispanic students pursuing in-demand credentials.
  • With a $600,000 donation, the PepsiCo Foundation is funding 150 scholarships to Black and Hispanic students in select programs at Community College of Aurora (CCA), Community College of Denver (CCD), and Front Range Community College (FRCC) with more awards planned for Spring 2023.
  • The program bolsters efforts to regain enrollment among students of color who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Founded in 1987, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges advances the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Colorado Community College System.

Community College of Denver Announces Partnership with Green Flower to Provide Opportunities in Rapidly Growing Cannabis Industry

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
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DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Community College of Denver (CCD) and Green Flower , the leader in cannabis education, have partnered to provide students with career opportunities in cannabis, one of the fastest growing industries in America.

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  • DENVER, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The Community College of Denver (CCD) and Green Flower , the leader in cannabis education, have partnered to provide students with career opportunities in cannabis, one of the fastest growing industries in America.
  • Through this new partnership, CCD will add three cannabis certificates to provide job skills training for those pursuing a cannabis career.
  • We look forward to providing students and adult learners in the Denver community with the opportunity to enter this growing industry."
  • Founded in 2014, Green Flower is the industry leader in cannabis education, empowering thousands of consumers, regulators, and professionals with the knowledge they need to succeed in the emerging cannabis industry today.

New Report Shows English Language Learning Improves Careers, Confidence for Immigrants and Refugees

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EnGen, a social enterprise that helps immigrant and refugee workers develop and apply critical language skills at work, today published insights from its community of learners. In their April 2022 Impact Report, new survey results suggest that immigrants, refugees, and speakers of other languages can access language skills to unlock career opportunities and boost self-confidence. 

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  • In their April 2022 Impact Report , new survey results suggest that immigrants, refugees, and speakers of other languages can access language skills to unlock career opportunities and boost self-confidence.
  • I feel more confident to speak in public and give instructions in English at work," said one survey respondent who used EnGen's platform.
  • EnGen is a Certified B Corporation that helps immigrants and refugees achieve self-sufficiency, economic mobility, civic participation, and a better quality of life through virtual English language education.
  • Available on desktop, tablet and mobile, EnGen offers customized learning pathways that adapt to language level, real-world interests, and career goals.

Sierra College Selected to Join New Project to Advance Racial Equity in Manufacturing

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Thursday, February 10, 2022
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"We are thrilled that Sierra College has been selected as a part of this national effort," said Amy Schulz, Dean of Continuing, Career, and Technical Education at Sierra College.

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  • "We are thrilled that Sierra College has been selected as a part of this national effort," said Amy Schulz, Dean of Continuing, Career, and Technical Education at Sierra College.
  • "As demand for skilled manufacturing workers grows in our region, it is critical that we ensure racial equity is critical to how we rebuild the future of work in manufacturing here and around the country.
  • Pre-pandemic estimates indicated that the United States needed an additional 2.4 million manufacturing workers over the next decade.
  • The project is supported by Lumina Foundation, a national philanthropy focused on equity and educational attainment and based in Indianapolis.

Generation USA Partners With Community College of Denver to Offer the Verizon Skill Forward Career Training Program

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022
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Made possible through the Verizon Skill Forward initiative, Verizon is investing more than $44 million over several years toGeneration to help close the opportunity gap for workers and increase access to digital skills.

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  • Made possible through the Verizon Skill Forward initiative, Verizon is investing more than $44 million over several years toGeneration to help close the opportunity gap for workers and increase access to digital skills.
  • This initiative is part of Verizon's responsible business plan, Citizen Verizon, to prepare 500,000 individuals for jobs of the future by 2030.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with the Community College of Denver to empower its students to create a unique new pathway to career success," said Richard Clemmon, Generation USA COO.
  • Community College of Denver (CCD) is a leading point of entry to higher education for the city and county of Denver.

Community Colleges Awarded Grant to Build Five "Micro-pathways" in Energy and Healthcare

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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The Lab awarded The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges a $262,500 grant to build the program and will advise colleges on best practices.

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  • The Lab awarded The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges a $262,500 grant to build the program and will advise colleges on best practices.
  • CCCS plans to pilot the micro-pathways at the following colleges: Arapahoe Community College, Colorado Northwestern Community College, Community College of Aurora, Community College of Denver, Lamar Community College, Northeastern Junior College, and Pueblo Community College.
  • The System Office provides leadership, advocacy, and support to the colleges under the direction of the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education (SBCCOE).
  • Founded in 1987, the Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges advances the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of the Colorado Community College System.