Colorado Department of Higher Education

09/04/2026

Colorado Department of Higher Education offices will be closed on Monday, September 7, in recognition of Labor Day.

09/04/2026

Governor Jared Polis has announced the appointment of two currently enrolled students to the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. Join us in welcoming Randy Martinez and Saige Chapin to the Commission! CDHE looks forward to their leadership and perspective as the Commission sets higher education policy.

See more recent board and commission appointments: https://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/news/governor-polis-announces-boards-and-commissions-appointments-0.

09/04/2026

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is accepting applications for an Executive Assistant!
This hybrid role provides direct administrative support to the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director and manages logistics for the Colorado Commission on Higher Education. The right person for this position has excellent organizational skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset, and manages confidential data with sensitivity.
Learn more and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5472260/executive-assistant.

09/03/2026

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, president of the Community College of Aurora, has announced that he will conclude his presidency this December following more than five years leading the institution. During his tenure, the Community College of Aurora experienced four consecutive years of record enrollment and retention, expanded academic and workforce programs, invested in student support services, and increased educational opportunities for students.

CDHE celebrates Dr. Brownlee's excellent leadership and his impact on Colorado's higher education systems. We are grateful for his dedication to student success and his belief in the possibilities unlocked through education.

Read more from CCA: https://ccaurora.edu/news-press/press-release/brownlee-concludes-presidency/.

After over 5 years leading the college, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee announced that he will leave the Community College of Aurora in December 2026.

09/03/2026

Youth-serving institutions and training providers are invited to join the Denver Opportunity Youth Investment Initiative on September 23 for an interactive webinar!
The webinar features the new Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Provider Guide, designed to help organizations better understand how to connect individuals to WIOA-funded services and training providers to dollars. Whether you are new to WIOA or looking to strengthen your organization's workforce development partnerships, this webinar has practical tools for you.
Register at https://mailchi.mp/youthforachange/0akgyb34bf.

09/03/2026

CDHE is working to make the college credit transfer process more transparent, efficient and student-friendly with Colorado Transfer.
Whether you're planning to change schools, returning to college or entering with experience, Colorado Transfer has tools to support you! See how your credits will transfer to different Colorado institutions, learn how to get credit for exams and prior experience, and explore transfer agreements and pathways designed to make transferring easy.
Find your pathway at https://cdhe.colorado.gov/students/attending-college/colorado-transfer.

09/02/2026

The Commerce City Promise Program received a 2026 Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments! The program is a partnership between the Community College of Aurora and Commerce City which provides no-cost access to short-term credential programs for all Commerce City residents.

Congratulations to all of the organizations that make this program possible! We celebrate your collaboration to reduce financial barriers to education, create pathways to economic mobility and connect residents to the skills they need to advance their careers.

Read more: https://ccaurora.edu/news-press/press-release/c3-promise-metro-vision-award-2026/.

The program, a partnership between CCA and Commerce City, received a 2026 Metro Vision Award from the Denver Regional Council of Governments.

09/02/2026

How well are the state's workforce and higher education systems meeting your needs?

Colorado is gathering feedback from students, job seekers, service providers and local employers to guide upcoming policy and funding decisions. Whether you are hiring, pursuing training or a credential, or supporting learners, your insights are critical. The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete.

Take the feedback survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpeX48ABiP01fxKskV3TgszLB92ysjaUQSCpFCGpVBLpDYOA/viewform.
Learn more about Colorado's efforts to reimagine the state's postsecondary talent development system: https://operations.colorado.gov/strategic-initiatives/reimagining-colorados-postsecondary-talent-development-system.

Welcome to the Statewide Postsecondary Talent Development System Feedback Survey! Why Your Voice Matters Your experiences and insights are essential to making sure Colorado's programs and resources effectively support communities across our state. Whether you are currently trying to complete a train...

09/02/2026

This September, Colorado is celebrating Workforce Development Month! Throughout the month, the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and the state's workforce system, Workforce Colorado, will share resources and host events to celebrate the partnerships that help businesses thrive and Coloradans advance their careers.

“Every Coloradan deserves a clear path to a good-paying job, whether that’s through an apprenticeship, on-the-job-training, or a new certification. Colorado has made incredible progress to expand and create new career pathways for Coloradans," said Gov. Jared Polis.

Read the full press release: https://ow.ly/hMyi50ZIgIK.

09/01/2026

Are you passionate about postsecondary success? Join our team!

The Colorado Department of Higher Education is looking for a Colorado GEAR UP Pre-Collegiate Advisor to serve at Lamar High School. This position supports and advises a cohort of students as they graduate high school and prepare for postsecondary admission and enrollment.

Get more information and apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/5467030/precollegiate-advisor-lamar-high-school.