Colorado Health Careers Collaborative
The Colorado Health Careers Collaborative (CHCC) was created to provide high school students and young adult learners (ages 16-24 years old) with opportunities to gain experience and exposure to several of Colorado’s fastest growing health careers:
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Lab Technician
- Nursing
- Patient Care Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical Therapy Assistant
- Radiology Technician/Technologist
- Respiratory Therapist
- Sonography Technician
- Sterile Processing Technician
- Surgical Technician/Technologist
The CHCC was co-created by Arapahoe Community College (ACC) and the Community College of Denver (CCD) in partnership with over 14 Denver metro area school districts, several community-based organizations, and 6 of Colorado’s largest healthcare employers.
The Colorado Health Careers Academy (CHCA) is an intensive 3-week program offered during the summer at the ACC, Littleton and CCD, Lowry campuses. The Academy is presented in a hybrid format offering a combination of self-paced on-line learning, Monday - Thursday, and in-person Friday sessions. Programming features include:
- Career Exploration
Participants will learn about a variety of fields within healthcare through online webinars, virtual job shadow experiences, presentations, and career panels. Participants are encouraged to reflect on their personal interests and strengths to find careers that suit them best. - Workshops and Trainings
Students participate in hands-on medical labs, attend professional development workshops, and earn a certification in Basic Life Support (BLS). - Professional Development
Beyond career exploration, the academy helps students develop essential skills in resume writing, interviewing techniques, and career planning. - Post-secondary Assistance and Guidance
Students are supported in their post-secondary goals whether that be placement into entry-level positions with one of our healthcare partners, or pursuing a certification, 2-year, or 4-year academic program.
Who might benefit from a career exploration program?
- High school students considering a career in healthcare
- College students unsure about their career path
- Young adults looking to explore new career options
Registration for CHCA 2025 is NOW OPEN! Space is limited, secure your spot today!
Dates & Locations:
- Session 1: June 9-27 at ACC (Littleton Campus)
- Session 2: July 7-25 at CCD (Lowry Campus)
The time commitment for Monday - Thursday is 2-4 hours of online e-learning modules that can be completed at the student's own pace. On Fridays, students will be in person for hands-on learning about 5-6 hours.
Program Costs: $229.00
Scholarships are available! The application opens January 1, 2025.
The Collaborative was co-created by Community College of Denver (CCD) and Arapahoe Community College (ACC) in partnership with:
- Aurora Public Schools
- Cherry Creek School District
- Colorado Early Colleges Aurora
- Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
- Denver Public Schools
- Douglas County School District
- Elbert School District
- Elizabeth School District
- Emily Griffith Technical College
- Englewood School District
- Kiowa School District
- Littleton School District
- Sheridan School District NO. 2
- STEM School Highlands Ranch
- Ability Connection Colorado
- A/D Works!
- Boys & Girls Club Metro Denver
- DPS Family and Community Engagement
6 of the largest Health Employers in Colorado:
- CommonSpirit Health
- Davita
- Denver Health
- HealthONE
- Intermountain Health
- Kaiser Permanente