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Emily Griffith Opportunity School is Colorado’s most unique technical college. We offer an extensive curriculum including over 500 courses, establishing our reputation for being one of the region’s most diverse learning environments. We’ve assisted over 1.5 million students since our inception.

Credits from our technical courses are transferable to other Colorado public community colleges, so starting your education at Emily Griffith Opportunity School can be the easiest and most cost-effective way to start earning your Associate’s Degree.

Our school was founded over 90 years ago, and we still use the motto coined by Emily Griffith herself: For all who wish to learn. We welcome all people, regardless of age, race or education level, who want to expand their horizons and chart their own course for success.

Whether you need new skills to start your dream career, you’re changing careers, or you just want to upgrade skills you already have, we have programs that will fit your schedule and your budget. Many courses are open-ended, so you can start them anytime of year.

Our team is deeply committed to helping you achieve your goals in life. Here, you’re not just a number; you’re part of a 90-year-old community that values learning and growing through personal relationships with our teachers and faculty.

Our Mission

The mission of Emily Griffith Opportunity School is to provide knowledge, skills, and values that enable students to compete successfully in the workforce and to be self-sufficient citizens and lifelong learners.

Our Vision

Our vision is to serve as the premier college of excellence in the delivery of career and technical education for the workforce.

Our Values

We are committed to excellence: A quality educational institution accepts individuals as they are and assists them in becoming the best that they can be. We keep pace with the rapid pace of technological change and strive to be an innovative leader where change and creativity are celebrated. We strive to develop and maintain the best educational opportunities in the best educational environment possible.

Accreditation

• The Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI)
• The State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education
• Denver Public Schools

The following programs and courses hold additional accreditations as specified:

• Airframe and Powerplant Mechanics—Federal Aviation Administration
• Apprenticeship and Related Instruction—Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship Training
• Automotive Collision Repair Technology—Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Automotive Technician—Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
• Bakery and Commercial Baking—Retail Bakers of America
• Barber/Styling, Cosmetology—Colorado State Board of Barbers/Cosmetologists
• Certified Home Health Aide—State Board of Nursing
• Certified Nursing Assistant—State Board of Nursing
• Medical Assistant—Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for Medical Assistant Education
• Practical Nursing—State Board of Nursing
• Real Estate—State Real Estate Commission and Board of Appraisers