PUEBLO – Pueblo Corporate College, a division of Pueblo Community College, was awarded a $581,000 contract by the Colorado Department of Corrections to provide specialized training programs to incarcerated students.
Training will be provided for up to 375 students in correctional facilities throughout Colorado.
"We are grateful to partner with the Department of Corrections to provide transformative education and training opportunities for incarcerated students,” said Amanda Corum, executive director of Pueblo Corporate College. “This contract represents a significant step towards empowering individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary for successful reintegration into society. Our commitment is to deliver high-quality, accessible education that fosters personal growth and opens doors to new possibilities."
Pueblo Corporate College will offer the following training:
Courses will include continued instruction and support once individuals are released.
The programs are scheduled to continue through June 2025.
Founded in 1933, Pueblo Community College is a premier teaching institution focused on providing academic and service excellence, without discrimination, to help its students acquire the 21st-century skills needed to better their lives. An educational and technological leader, PCC fosters economic development and utilizes strong partnerships in the communities it serves through its Pueblo, Fremont and Southwest campuses.
