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career certification, education, GED, High school equivalency
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Fifteen Colorado libraries offer online, options to getting your high school diploma and career certification programs. Click on the website for the list of libraries, then click on library link for more info about your library. This is a great opportunity to complete high school online!
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Class Central provides a list of 500 free online courses from Ivy League colleges such as Princeton and Harvard. Really!
More Infocertificates, Community college, degrees, governance, remedial courses
9101 E. Lowry Blvd., Denver CO 80230
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Statewide
The Colorado Community College System is the governing body for all community and technical colleges in the state. Community colleges offer a variety of remedial education classes to prepare for the college classroom. To get to the full list of community colleges in the state, click on the website and then click on "Our Colleges" for a drop-down link for each community college.
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1600 Broadway, Suite 2200, Denver CO 80202
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The Colorado Department of Higher Education is the governing body for all public post-secondary institutions in Colorado. The website has info if you want to attend a college or university in Colorado and has lists and links to Colorado’s public and private schools, as well as other helpful information.
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If you were released from the Division of Youth Services in Colorado within the past five years, you may be eligible for an annual $10,000 scholarship! It's called the Second Chance Scholarship program, and the purpose of the program is to help people who were committed to DYS while a youth. The funds are to be used for postsecondary education. The deadline to apply for this year is April 15, 2020. Click on the website to learn more about eligibility and the program. You may also call 303-974-2499 or email secondchance@dhe.state.co.us for more information.
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2490 West 26th Ave, Building A, Suite 110, Denver Colorado 80211
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Denver
Colorado Youth for a Change provides support and information for people up to age 21 who didn't finish high school. Call the number listed for help.
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Comcast's Internet Essentials is a high-speed, low-cost internet service for eligible low-income households at a cost of $9.95 per month. Wireless Wi-Fi is included. The program is open to anyone eligible for public help, from food stamps and Pell Grants to Medicaid. Click on the website to learn more.
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P.O. Box 18874, Denver CO 80218
Denver Metro
Denver
Community Educational Outreach provides high school equivalency test preparation in several ICCS halfway houses. If you're transitioning through one of these halfway houses and are working on your high school equivalency, you should check this opportunity out. Instructors can help you decide the best high school equivalency test and prepare for it. Email for more information at - info@ceocolorado.org.
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10 W. Fourteenth Ave. Pkwy. Denver, CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
The Denver Public Library has a community technology center that offers technology classes. The class schedule changes every month, so you will need to call, check the website, or drop by. If you are a beginner and know nothing about computers, ask about classes that will help you get started. You can receive help from the basics to coding. Other public libraries also provide technology centers.
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Complexly posts educational videos done by a group of people who try to make things easier to understand. Click on the website, then click on Our Shows. This is really fun!
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The Crash Course folks believe that high quality educational videos should be available to everyone for free. The Crash Course team has produced more than 15 courses to date, and these videos accompany high school and college level classes ranging from the humanities to the sciences.
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This online crash course teaches you how to be a more educated consumer of information on the internet.
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Curious is an online website to learn something new every day. It has free membership access and over 1,000 courses. An online account is required.
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Ed-X provides free college level courses to learn at your own pace. Subjects include computer science, languages, engineering, business, technology, and many more. It is free and online although you do need to create an account to register.
More Infocollege, education, educational opportunity center, TRIO
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Educational Opportunity Centers and TRIO student support services are federally funded and are designed for students from disadvantaged backgrounds and/or first generation college students. They exist at most public colleges in Colorado where a specialist will help you plan your education, counsel you on careers, and advise you on financial aid. Contact the school you are interested in attending to find out if they have a TRIO program or an Educational Opportunity Center.
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1870 Lincoln Street, Denver CO 80203
Denver
Emily Griffith Technical College is one of three technical public colleges in Colorado. It is located in Denver and offers hands-on training certificates. There is no fee to apply but there is a tuition cost. They do have scholarships available, with new courses starting every month. You can apply online using their online application or in person at the Admissions Welcome Desk.
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1860 Lincoln Street, Denver CO 80203
Denver Metro
Denver
The school offers an eight-week program at a reasonable cost (some scholarship money is available). Emily Griffith also offers adult basic education fundamental courses to prepare you prior to taking the GED tests.
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The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is an online application that determines if you are eligible for a Pell grant as well as other grants and loans to help you pay for college. Use the website link to submit the application online or call the main line to ask for a paper copy. To learn more, it’s best to make an appointment with the financial aid office at the school you want to attend. They will provide support for the FAFSA application and provide education on other financial aid options.
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Auraria Campus, Confluence Building, 4th floor, 800 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
The Foundational Skills Institute at Community College of Denver provides preparation for the GED® or HiSET® exams, for English language proficiency (ESL), and for career education courses. Some funding is available for scholarships.
More Infocomputer, internet, low-cost, PC, technology
13300 W. Sixth Ave, #WE 2661, Lakewood, CO 80228
Denver Metro
Lakewood
Gateway Program provides free computers for people who need them, and you don't have to be a student or in the Gateway Program. Call 303.914.6264 for more information. The program is located in room #2661 at Red Rocks Community College.
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The GCF LearnFree Program offers free online classes in technology, reading, math, core skills, career planning, and more.
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if you need a copy of your high school equivalency testing documentation, click on the website to create an account and fill in your identification information to receive a copy. There is a fee and you do need to proivde the exact name you used when you were tested.
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1850 M Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20036
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If you started your GED testing but did not complete it while you were incarcerated, call the GED Support Center at 1-877-392-6433. Ask them to change your status from inmate to non-inmate. Check out the website for more information. It is free to set up an account.
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201 East Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80203
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The Colorado Department of Education provides info on high school equivalency tests (GED, HiSet, and TASC). Click on the website and look under Quick Links for GEDTS Website, HiSet Website, and TASC Website. High school equivalency test programs and test centers are at schools, community colleges, libraries, workforce centers, and other locations.
More Infoarts, college, computing, economic, education, elementary, engineering, finance, free, humanities, math, math by grade, online, postsecondary, science, secondary, self-taught, test preparation
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Khan Academy is an online resource to take classes in math, science, arts, economics, and much more. Classes start at the elementary level and go through college, AND it's free. Take a moment to watch this video of Jason Spyres, who used transcripts from Khan Academy classes (mailed to him by his mother) to prepare for college while he was incarcerated. He's now out and studying computer science at Stanford!
More Infocareer planning, college admission test preparation, cover letters, ESL and high school equivalency test preparation
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EBSCO's Learning Express is a great resource when you're trying to improve yourself. For example, you can get free career preparation, free high school equivalency test preparation, free college admission test preparation, and much more. All it requires is a library card, which you can get through any public library in Colorado. Type "Tutorial Video" into the search bar to set up your free account and to learn more about their opportunities. When you're registering for an account, be sure to use your library card number as a user name. If you don't have a library card, ask library staff to help you.
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Many public libraries have free online courses and in-person courses. Look on the website to find your community library and contact information. Also, check out the Libraries section on remerg.com for more info.
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Lifeline Assistance provides low cost or free phone services. Look on the website for a statewide list of phone companies that participate in the Lifeline Assistance program. If you receive a benefit such as SNAP, you're probably eligible for a free phone. Some re-entry organizations provide them, and ask the Department of Human Services office if you qualify for benefits.
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P.O. Box 140726, Denver CO 80214
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The Literacy Coalition of Colorado is the only statewide list of places that provide preparation for high school equivalency tests. A Spanish instruction class list also available on the website. Select the organizaiton by clicking on the name to get more information. The website also has statewide list of ESL classes.
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MOOCs stands for Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). The website provides a list of free online courses which are all free. You will need to create an online account.
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My Colorado Journey, formerly College in Colorado, is an online tool to learn about going to college, financial aid, career options, training options, money management, and much more. You will need to create an account with a profile, which can take a few minutes. Then you'll be able to check through the tools on the website.
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6035 E 38th Ave, Denver CO 80207
Denver Metro
Denver
PCs for People offers low cost laptop and desktop computers. Call the number provided for eligibility info and current costs. Ask about the low cost internet program that’s as low as $11.25 to $16/month for a hot spot.
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500 Airport Blvd., Aurora CO 80011
Aurora
Pickens Technical College is one of three technical public colleges in Colorado and it is located in Aurora. It offers almost 50 Career and Technical Education programs and is part of the Colorado Community College system. Apply online using the college’s website or call the main line for more information.
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Project Gutenberg is a library of over 60,000 free eBooks. No app is necessary to install to use the library and download a book, and there is no fee. This is a public service provided by people who love books and want to share them with others.
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13300 W. Sixth Ave, #WE 2661, Lakewood CO 80228
Denver Metro
Lakewood
The College Gateway Program at Red Rocks Community College helps people who are coming out of incarceration return to college and provides moral support with friendly people and no judgment. The program starts with three courses designed to orient you to college: Academic Achievement Strategies, Quest for Identity, and Sociology of Directions and Career Creations. The program has a great reputation and provides the necessary support needed to build life skills and go to college. Call 303-914-6542 for more information. Gateway also provides free computers for people who need them. You don't have to be a student or in the Gateway Program. Call for more information or fill out the form online to submit a request. Check out the pdf to read about the Gateway program opening up for students in August 2020!
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Denver Metro
Denver
Starry Connect is a social change company that partners with buildings in low-income areas to provide low-cost internet. Click on the website link to learn more. You can enter your address to see if the service is available in your area. It might take you asking for the service to get it in your area. They currently provide service in only a handful of cities, but Denver is one of them! You can also email them at support@starry.com.
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1560 Broadway, Suite 1100, Denver CO 80202
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Click on the website to see resources for School to Adult Life resources for students with disabilities and to read Colorado Options: A Handbook of Postsecondary Education Services for Students with Disabilities. It explains the options around the state for any student with disabilities. If you have a disability, be sure to ask at your school if they have a Disability Resources and Services Office. All schools and colleges should offer this service.
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1765 US Highway 50, Delta CO 81416
Delta
Technical College of the Rockies is one of three technical public colleges in the state. It claims to have the lowest tuition and fees of all secondary education institutions in Colorado. Use the website link to email them or call the toll free number (888) 393-5252 to ask about courses for certified occupational certificates. The college is located in Delta, Colorado.
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8790 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 109, Lakewood CO 80215
Denver Metro
Lakewood
The Learning Source provides preparation classes for high school equivalency tests with locations in Denver and Adams counties. There is a fee per semester but scholarships are available. They provide evening classes each week. For more information or to enroll, call the number listed or send an email to info@thelearningsource.org.
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Upward Bound Veterans programs are located at Metro State University of Denver, Colorado State University in Pueblo, Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, and Colorado State University in Fort Collins. These programs provide support with basic skills, counseling, mentoring, tutoring, and academic instruction in core subject areas.To find your school’s Upward Bound Veterans program, look on your college’s website.
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800 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
The Urban Male Initiative at the Community College of Denver is for male students. It supports youwith academic planning, connections to resources, brotherhood, networking, and more. Call Jermaine Gunnells at the number listed to schedule an appointment and to apply.
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800 Curtis Street, Denver CO 80204
Denver Metro
Denver
The Women Intentional About Success and Excellence (WISE) program at the Community College of Denver provides support to women with their education, networking, leadership development, access to scholarships, resource connections, and more. To apply, call the number listed and schedule an appointed with WISE Academic Advisor Nicole Rice.
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