Workforce Pell programs in Colorado
1,035 short-term certificate programs across Colorado that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Colorado
Healthcare233
Business & Admin123
Engineering Tech74
IT & Computer66
Agriculture56
Mechanic & Repair56
Public Safety & Law52
Other49
Culinary & Personal Care47
Education36
Arts & Design36
Construction32
Manufacturing & Production27
Communications Tech22
Media & Communication20
Healthcare & Fitness17
Legal15
Social Science13
Natural Resources13
Family & Childcare9
Science Tech9
Transportation9
Engineering7
Interdisciplinary6
Psychology & Counseling4
Architecture2
Public Service2
Institutions to know in Colorado
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Aims Community College
Welding Certificate · Greeley, CO
Arapahoe Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Littleton, CO
Colorado Mesa University
Welding Certificate · Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mountain College
Welding Certificate · Glenwood Springs, CO
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Auto / Diesel Technician · Rangely, CO
Community College of Aurora
Auto / Diesel Technician · Aurora, CO
Healthcare
Aims Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Greeley, CO
Arapahoe Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Littleton, CO
Colorado Mesa University
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mountain College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Glenwood Springs, CO
Colorado Northwestern Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Rangely, CO
Community College of Aurora
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Aurora, CO
Transportation / CDL
Trinidad State College
CDL / Commercial Driving · Trinidad, CO
Early Childhood Ed
Aims Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Greeley, CO
Arapahoe Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Littleton, CO
Colorado Mesa University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Grand Junction, CO
Morgan Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Fort Morgan, CO
Pikes Peak State College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Colorado Springs, CO
IT & Cybersecurity
Arapahoe Community College
IT Support / Networking · Littleton, CO
Colorado Christian University
Cybersecurity · Lakewood, CO
Colorado Mesa University
IT Support / Networking · Grand Junction, CO
Colorado Mountain College
Cybersecurity · Glenwood Springs, CO
Colorado State University Global
Cybersecurity · Denver, CO
Colorado State University Pueblo
Cybersecurity · Pueblo, CO
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Colorado finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.