Guest Column: Building a College for Good Jobs

Guest Column: Building a college for good jobs

The following is a guest column submitted by Colorado Mountain College President Matt Gianneschi. Our mountain communities are as beautiful as they are expensive, and increasingly out of reach for the workers who keep them running. The days when ski bums and river rats could piece together a life on seasonal jobs and creative side hustles are fading fast. Today, building a life in Colorado’s high country requires real skills and access to good j…

Op-Ed: Central Tech trains the workers our communities rely on

We need electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, drafters and construction trades professionals. These are not optional roles. Central Tech is one of the best tools we have to meet that need. Students gain real, hands-on skills that translate directly to the job site.