
Career Advance Colorado

Low-Cost or Zero-Cost Training for In-Demand Jobs
Ready for a career change? Take the first step with Career Advance Colorado. Receive free or low-cost training for jobs in construction, law enforcement, education, firefighting, and other rewarding fields that move Colorado forward.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Starting in August 2023, students who enroll in one of the following training programs will have their tuition, fees, course materials, and other costs covered or reduced while funding is available:
- Construction Technology (mini-certificate)
- Education
- Fire Science
- Wildland Fire
- Law Enforcement
- Practical Nursing
For more information, please fill out the inquiry form on this page so a PCC representative may contact you. Funding is limited and students must meet program and other requirements to qualify.
INTERESTED IN MORE HEALTHCARE CAREERS?
The state’s Care Forward Colorado program covers all or most tuition, fees, and course material costs for short-term healthcare training programs.
Need more help paying for college?
PCC has numerous grants available to help you achieve your educational goals! Grants are free money to help you pay for college. They are often "need-based" and do not have to be repaid. There are a variety of federal and state grants available at PCC, each with different eligibility requirements.
Explore our Student Grants page to discover even more opportunities that are available to PCC students.
QUALIFYING PROGRAMS AT PCC
Construction Technology
Southwest
Perry Pepper
Perry.Pepper@pueblocc.edu
970-564-6205
Practical Nursing
Southwest
Stephanie Uhlhorn
Stephanie.Uhlhorn@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3405
Lisa Snyder
Lisa.Snyder@pueblocc.edu
970-564-6222
Fire Science Technology
Pueblo
John Webber
John.Webber@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3324
Fremont
Tonya Roberts
Tonya.Roberts@pueblocc.edu
719-296-6102
Southwest
Perry Pepper
Perry.Pepper@pueblocc.edu
970-564-6205
Education
Tracy Williams
Tracy.Williams@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3429
Mike Verderaime
Michael.Verderaime@pueblocc.edu
719-296-6108
Sara Cox
Sara.Cox@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3253
Psychiatric Technician
Pueblo
Stephanie Ulhorn
Stephanie.Uhlhorn@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3405
Law Enforcement Academy
Pueblo
Leroy Mora
Leroy.Mora@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3377
Southwest
Doug Parker
Douglas.Parker@pueblocc.edu
970-564-6202
Wildland Fire
Fremont
Tonya Roberts
Tonya.Roberts@pueblocc.edu
719-296-6102
John Webber
John.Webber@pueblocc.edu
719-549-3324
Southwest
Perry Pepper
Perry.Pepper@pueblocc.edu
970-564-6205