Commerce City Promise
A Workforce Pathway Program Initiative
The Commerce City Promise (C3 Promise) is a groundbreaking partnership between the City of Commerce City and the Community College of Aurora (CCA) that provides no-cost access to short-term credential programs for all Commerce City residents. This opportunity is fully funded through the city's ARPA-supported Advancing Commerce City Together (ACT) initiative. This program helps eliminate common barriers, such as cost and access, so residents can pursue meaningful career paths as part of the Workforce Pathway Program. It’s designed not only to benefit individuals and families but to meet the needs of Commerce City’s growing business community.
What you can study
Programs are aligned with local workforce needs and designed to prepare students for in-demand, living-wage jobs (earning $51,000/year or more). Eligible programs include:
English as a Second Language (ESL)
- English as a Second Language (classes to learn English)
- Translation and Interpretation Cert.
- Translation and Interpretation Medical Cert.
- Translation and Interpretation Legal Cert.
Information Technology (IT)
Computer Support Technician Certification
Healthcare & Nursing
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Cert.
- Phlebotomy Cert.
- Patient Care Technician Cert.
- EMT Basic Cert.
- Qualified Behavioral Health Assistant Cert.
- Addiction Recovery Cert.
Manufacturing
- Manufacturing Applications Badge
- Manufacturing Fundamentals Badge
How it works
- Any Commerce City resident accepted into an eligible program at CCA will automatically be enrolled in Commerce City Promise.
- No additional application or cost required.
- Students will be required to sign a document acknowledging the program purpose
- Support available through CCA’s education and career services and the city’s Community Well-Being Division
Apply now at ccaurora.edu/apply for an eligible training program.
Upcoming Info Night
Learn about our partnership with the Community College of Aurora that offers no-cost pathways to high-demand careers on Thursday, March 12*, from 6 to 7 p.m., at the Community Well-Being Offices located at South Platte Crossing, 7190 Colorado Blvd., 5th floor.
Join us to learn how the Commerce City Promise Program helps residents begin their college or career training journey!
- Learn about the Commerce City Promise Program and the Community Well-Being (CWB) Division
- Meet the CCA Recruitment Team
- On-site application assistance for eligible programs
*This event was previously scheduled for March 4 at Lester Arnold High School but rescheduled due to conflicts.
Questions & Support
For questions regarding the program, recruitment, and navigating the application process, contact Mason Jenkins, Community College of Aurora, at mason.jenkins@ccaurora.edu or 303-815-0485.
For navigation and program support contact our Community Well-Being Division at cwb@c3gov.com or call 720-769-5772