PCC Southwest


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PCC’s Friday Academy Brings Career and Technical Education to High Schoolers in Southwest Colorado

Most high school students would be tempted to take it easy on a Friday, but not those enrolled in Pueblo Community College Southwest’s (PCC Southwest) career...

PCC Southwest Fast facts:

  • 35% of our students are members of one or more ethnic groups
  • Serves more than 1,000 students on average each year
  • Offers affordable tuition and guaranteed transfer courses
  • Debuted our Agriculture program in 2021 with certificates in Drone Technology and Crop Production
  • Offers onsite programs in welding, automotive, law enforcement, nursing, certified nursing assistant EMT and paramedic in addition to remote learning options
  • Serves the counties of San Juan, Archuleta, La Plata, Montezuma and Dolores