CCA Celebrates English Language Learners Through Gaylord Rockies Partnership

The Community College of Aurora recently celebrated the graduation of its second and third English as a Second Language cohorts offered through the college’s Corporate College partnership with Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center.

Over the course of 10 weeks, participating employees strengthened their English language skills while continuing to grow personally and professionally. The program reflects CCA’s broader commitment to creating responsive workforce education opportunities that meet learners where they are and help employers invest directly in the development of their teams.

Dr. Mordecai Brownlee, President of the Community College of Aurora, joined the celebration and recognized the determination and commitment demonstrated by the graduating learners.

The program also honored Patricia Shaw with the Outstanding Educator Award. Shaw has served as an instructor for the program and was recognized for her dedication, leadership, and impact in the classroom.

The partnership with Gaylord Rockies represents the type of employer collaboration at the center of CCA’s Corporate College model, connecting education with the evolving needs of the workforce while creating accessible opportunities for employees to build skills and pursue greater economic mobility.

Dr. Brownlee expressed appreciation to Gaylord Rockies for its continued partnership and investment in its employees and congratulated the graduates on reaching this important milestone.

The celebration marked not only the completion of 10 weeks of learning, but another example of what can be accomplished when colleges and employers work together to expand opportunity and invest in people.