The #BacktoWork program is helping Coloradans across the state go back to school to upskill for their next career move. Here’s a look at the program at Western Colorado Community College, a division of Colorado Mesa University: youtu.be/0AvF7wBOosU #workforce #returntowork

It’s never too late to make your career shift. Donna McGee made her move with help from the Back to Work program. Find out more about eh program at: cdhe.colorado.gov/back-to-work-p… #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

The pandemic put a financial strain on Donna McGee, but with help from the Back to Work program she’s found a new career she’s excited about. See her story: youtu.be/4kOHtdv1-Cg #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

The Back to Work program offers participants financial support as well as student services with a COSI counselor to guide them through to graduation. Find a program near you at: cdhe.colorado.gov/back-to-work-p… #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

The Back to Work Program can help you upskill or reskill for your next career move. Learn more about the program at Adams State University: youtu.be/B55-l8ojOww #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

Making the steps to go back to school can be difficult, but the Back to Work program is making it possible for Coloradans across the state. Find a program near you: cdhe.colorado.gov/back-to-work-p… #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

The pandemic changed Skylar Higens financial situation and left her struggling to finish her degree until she found help in the Back to Work program. Hear her story: youtu.be/4b8meOlL0Jg #BackToWorkCO #COSI #reskilling #upskilling #workforce #returntowork

We are releasing a request for proposal for the 2022 - 2023 Matching Student Scholarship grant. $7.5 million in funds are available. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply. The fall application period begins September 6th! Find out more at: cdhe.colorado.gov/matching-stude…

700,000 Coloradans have some college, but no degree. COSI's Finish What You Started program works to address the barriers preventing people from returning to finish. The University of Northern Colorado program is one example highlighted in this article: co.chalkbeat.org/2022/9/15/2334…

Adams State University offers COSI's Back to Work and Finish What You Started programs. You can receive a scholarship and services to help you complete your credential. Check out this recent article: montevistajournal.com/article/adams-… #BacktoworkCO #FinishWhatYouStartedCO #higheredco

Funding from COSI is helping Western Colorado University connect with adult learners. “This is my second chance to do it right and get it done,” #COSI #ColoHigherEd gunnisontimes.com/articles/recor…

COSI students and stakeholders are invited to join us at the State Capitol on March 7th for a day of advocacy. Register by Feb. 22nd! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #COSIDay #StudentAdocacy

Register now for #COSIDay at the Capitol. COSI is asking state legislators to approve a $3 million increase to its budget which would allow us to fund more scholarships. Your advocacy can help us share the impact of COSI. :docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… #StudentAdvocacy

Big thanks for our supporters who came out to #COSIDay at the Capitol this week to advocate for an increase to our annual budget! Students had the chance to meet with state legislators and tell them how #COSI has impacted them.

Meet one of our newest #COSI Advisory board members, Dr. Dedrick Sims! He is currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Sims-Fayola Foundation which works to improve the lives of young men of color. Learn more about the COSI Board: cdhe.colorado.gov/about/cosi-boa…

Welcome one of our newest board members, Lisandra Gonzales. She currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Rocky Mountain Partnership which works with cross-sector partners to address critical economic and social community challenges. cdhe.colorado.gov/about/cosi-boa…

“I was really blessed to have this opportunity, " UNC graduate Cynthia Duarte said. Seven years after starting her degree, Duarte graduated this spring with the help of the COSI's Finish What You Started program. greeleytribune.com/2023/05/05/it-… #COFinishWhatYouStarted #COSI

"Scholarships do more than just pay the bills, they change a student's self image, and give them hope." COSI's Matching Student Scholarship grant invests in students experiencing homelessness. publicnewsservice.org/2023-04-25/edu… #COSI #MatchingStudentScholarship #COHigherEd

Join us Oct 17th for this upcoming Results for America panel about a recent case study on Finish What You Started featuring speakers Dr. Cynthia Armendariz & Dr. Kim Poast. Register: tinyurl.com/4sxrz8ct

Coloradans can apply to college for FREE from today, Oct. 17 through Thursday, Oct. 19 as part of Colorado Free Application Days! All of Colorado's Public Institutions and some Private Institutions are participating. cdhe.colorado.gov/cofreeappdays