College students today are faced with challenges such as high tuition costs and balancing work and family. Over half of college students who are managing school, work and family commitments have to drop out. That’s because traditional colleges weren’t built around their needs.
AdvanceEDU is changing that by giving college students an innovative college and career experience that is affordable, flexible, deeply supported and career-connected. Students begin by getting one-on-one support to select an online certificate or degree program from one of three collaborating colleges: CSU Global, Southern New Hampshire University, or Western Governors University. Then they are matched with a personal success coach and begin a free trial period before they formally enroll.
Students have access to AdvanceEDU’s downtown Denver community space, where they can have a coaching session, enjoy snacks and meals, meet other students, and get tutoring support. AdvanceEDU even offers childcare for parenting students.
Many students choose to build their career while they are in college. With support from the AdvanceEDU team, students are getting placed into great Colorado companies like DaVita, Liberty Global and Denver Health.
AdvanceEDU is proud to serve a predominantly Latino/a student body, most of whom are the first in their family to attend college. Because 83 percent of students work at least part-time, degrees are self-paced and low-cost so students can earn a degree around their schedule with little to no debt.
Our students are accomplishing big things for themselves, including:
- Marcos, a student pursuing a business degree through Southern New Hampshire University and while building his own business at the same time.
- Karen, a student working toward a technology certificate with Colorado State University Global and who was recently offered an international role with a Fortune 500 company.
- Albert, a student pursuing a cybersecurity bachelor’s degree after he successfully earned his first industry credential.
Denver is full of aspiring college students with so much potential. Students who may not have pictured themselves attending college but have found their support system at Advance EDU and are breaking down barriers to success.
