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Navigating Your Future: Discover Stories and Uncover Paths to Success in Colorado's Fast Growing Careers.

Financial Aid

Opportunity Next Scholarships Available

Opportunity Next scholarships are still available for the 2024-25 academic year for Colorado Class of 2024 high school and high school equivalency graduates. If you are an interested learner, reach out to a scholarship provider as soon as possible for more information, including how to enroll and access the Opportunity Next scholarship.

Maddy Woodle

February 24, 2025

Financial Aid

Opportunity Next Scholarships Available

Maddy Woodle

February 24, 2025

Career Exploration

Spotlight | Computer & Information Sciences

If you are passionate about solving problems through technology, a career in Computer & Information Sciences could be your gateway to doing what you love while making a lasting impact. Opportunity Next resources are here to help you explore this pathway with confidence.

Naomi Graham-Stanford

January 29, 2025

Career Exploration

Spotlight | Registered Apprenticeships and Eligible Training Providers

About half of Opportunity Next's Scholarship Administrators represent technical colleges, registered apprenticeship programs, and eligible training providers. Two Scholarships Administrators — ACI Learning Tech Academy and Solar Energy International (SEI) — give us an inside look.

Maddy Woodle

January 28, 2025

Career Exploration

The Opportunity Next Question Bank: A User Guide for Students

Visit the Question Bank to find meaningful questions to ask your support network, helping you become better informed and confident in your next education and career steps.

Maddy Woodle

November 20, 2024

Colorado Speaks Spotlights

Engineering the Future

Gavan, an Opportunity Next scholarship recipient studying electrical engineering at Colorado State University, credits the scholarship for easing his financial burden, allowing him to focus on his studies and embrace the full college experience.

Naomi Graham-Stanford

November 20, 2024

Coaching

Coaching Champion | Colorado Mesa University

This fall, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) welcomed its largest freshman class in history. As these students transition to college, CMU is ensuring that its 1,751 freshmen who graduated from a Colorado high school in 2024 have the support of an education and career coach through Opportunity Next.

Maddy Woodle

October 4, 2024

Coaching

Coaching 101: What is Education and Career Coaching?

A coach can help you reach your education and career goals. Learn what topics you can discuss and how to connect with a coach today.

August 15, 2024

Colorado Speaks Spotlights

Guiding Futures from Interest to Action

Pamela's approach to guiding her students with dyslexia toward career paths that match their unique abilities emphasizes early career exploration and personalized support.

Naomi Graham-Stanford

October 4, 2024

Colorado Speaks Spotlights

From Fields to Stars: Navigating Education in STEM

Vashti’s story underscores the importance of access and support in navigating the path to higher education and success after high school.

Vashti Trujillo

October 4, 2024

Financial Aid

Meet Wyatt: Your Anytime, Anywhere FAFSA Advisor

Meet Wyatt, an innovative 24/7 digital FAFSA advisor designed to assist students, parents and educators in navigating the FAFSA application process.

Naomi Graham-Stanford

June 25, 2024

Colorado Speaks Spotlights

“Learn Up” For Your Future

Coaching experiences with teachers and professionals in a field that interested her helped Gia explore what education and a potential career look like after high school.

Gia Rodriguez

August 28, 2024