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Partner Spotlight | Colorado Community College System

Building on its commitment to preparing learners for career success, CCCS partnered with Opportunity Next to provide scholarships and coaching to Colorado Class of 2024 high school graduates enrolled in CCCS programs. The goal is simple: support learners as they explore growing career paths and find programs that work best.

Maddy Woodle
April 28, 2025
Colorado Speaks Spotlights

Partner Spotlight | Colorado Community College System

Building on its commitment to preparing learners for career success, CCCS partnered with Opportunity Next to provide scholarships and coaching to Colorado Class of 2024 high school graduates enrolled in CCCS programs. The goal is simple: support learners as they explore growing career paths and find programs that work best.

Maddy Woodle
April 28, 2025
Financial Aid

Opportunity Next Scholarships Available

Opportunity Next scholarships are still available for the 2024-25 academic year for Colorado Class of 2024 high school and high school equivalency graduates. If you are an interested learner, reach out to a scholarship provider as soon as possible for more information, including how to enroll and access the Opportunity Next scholarship.

Maddy Woodle
February 24, 2025
Career Exploration

Spotlight | Computer & Information Sciences

If you are passionate about solving problems through technology, a career in Computer & Information Sciences could be your gateway to doing what you love while making a lasting impact. Opportunity Next resources are here to help you explore this pathway with confidence.

Naomi Graham-Stanford
January 29, 2025
Career Exploration

Spotlight | Registered Apprenticeships and Eligible Training Providers

About half of Opportunity Next's Scholarship Administrators represent technical colleges, registered apprenticeship programs, and eligible training providers. Two Scholarships Administrators — ACI Learning Tech Academy and Solar Energy International (SEI) — give us an inside look.

Maddy Woodle
January 28, 2025
Career Exploration

The Opportunity Next Question Bank: A User Guide for Students

Visit the Question Bank to find meaningful questions to ask your support network, helping you become better informed and confident in your next education and career steps.

Maddy Woodle
November 20, 2024
Colorado Speaks Spotlights

Engineering the Future

Gavan, an Opportunity Next scholarship recipient studying electrical engineering at Colorado State University, credits the scholarship for easing his financial burden, allowing him to focus on his studies and embrace the full college experience.

Naomi Graham-Stanford
November 20, 2024
Coaching

Coaching Champion | Colorado Mesa University

This fall, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) welcomed its largest freshman class in history. As these students transition to college, CMU is ensuring that its 1,751 freshmen who graduated from a Colorado high school in 2024 have the support of an education and career coach through Opportunity Next.

Maddy Woodle
October 4, 2024
Coaching

Coaching 101: What is Education and Career Coaching?

A coach can help you reach your education and career goals. Learn what topics you can discuss and how to connect with a coach today.

August 15, 2024
Colorado Speaks Spotlights

Guiding Futures from Interest to Action

Pamela's approach to guiding her students with dyslexia toward career paths that match their unique abilities emphasizes early career exploration and personalized support.

Naomi Graham-Stanford
October 4, 2024
Colorado Speaks Spotlights

From Fields to Stars: Navigating Education in STEM

Vashti’s story underscores the importance of access and support in navigating the path to higher education and success after high school.

Vashti Trujillo
October 4, 2024
Financial Aid

Meet Wyatt: Your Anytime, Anywhere FAFSA Advisor

Meet Wyatt, an innovative 24/7 digital FAFSA advisor designed to assist students, parents and educators in navigating the FAFSA application process.

Naomi Graham-Stanford
June 25, 2024
Colorado Speaks Spotlights

“Learn Up” For Your Future

Coaching experiences with teachers and professionals in a field that interested her helped Gia explore what education and a potential career look like after high school.

Gia Rodriguez
August 28, 2024
Career Exploration

Subscribe to Get Opportunity Next Updates

Learn about the Opportunity Next mailing list and the resources you can access for the Class of 2024 when you subscribe.

Naomi Graham-Stanford
July 30, 2024
Educational Paths

Help Spread the Word about Opportunity Next Colorado!

Read this blog post to discover how you can help shape the next generation of Colorado's workforce by spreading the word about Opportunity Next!

Naomi Graham-Stanford
June 21, 2024
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