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Science · RangelyColorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) will roll out fully zero-textbook-cost Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degrees in fall 2025, replacing commercial textbooks with free, openly licensed materials. Backed by Colorado’s Open Educational Resources Grant Program, CNCC faculty have transitioned the entire curriculum to OER, a move expected to save students about $2,000 over the course of a two-year degree. The faculty-led initi…Read Article
Colorado Northwestern Community College to Offer Zero-Textbook-Cost Degrees in Fall 2025 | Colorado Community College System

Denver, Colorado · DenverCongress’s new Workforce Pell program finally extends federal aid to short-term, skills-focused training—creating a faster on-ramp to both college and careers. Turning that milestone into measurable wage gains now hinges on whether colleges, states, and employers can stand up the governance, data systems, and cross-sector partnerships that keep these credentials stackable, high-quality, and laser-aligned with local labor-market demand. The Color…Read Article
Workforce Pell: Turning Short-Term Training into Real Opportunity | Colorado Community College System
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