Technical Scholars
What is Technical Scholars?
The Technical Scholars program provides qualified students the opportunity to take college-level career & technical education (CTE) courses through WCCC.
Through a partnership with Mesa County Valley School District 51, qualified high school juniors and seniors enroll in classes at WCCC and earn credit toward high school graduation while concurrently earning college credit toward a technical major.
Transportation & Tuition
Bus transportation is provided between District 51 high schools and Western Colorado Community College.
Students in most programs do not pay for tuition or textbooks.
Students choosing to take CTE courses that are scheduled for college students may be required to course fees and purchase their own textbook. Student Services can help to determine if this applies to you.
Students are required to pay a nominal yearly fee, dependent on their chosen program.
Students on Free or Reduced Lunch may have their program fees waived.
CTE College Courses For high school students
The courses are taught by instructors with industry experience.
Available to students in participating high schools enrolled in specific CTE courses.
The courses are offered for both high school and college credit.
Students may enroll for college credit and earn credit by meeting specific course competencies.
Technical Scholars students are financially responsible for applying for the College Opportunity Fund (COF) stipend to offset their tuition
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Community Partnerships!
Check out this video of WCCC's welding program improving local GVT bus stops through a partnership that benefits the whole community!