Sponsoring Organization: Pikes Peak Workforce Center

Purpose: To provide financial assistance to local residents preparing for demand occupations in El Paso and Teller counties.

Amount: $0 -$3000 to be determined by Career Consultant based on individual employment plan

Eligibility:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.
• Must be a resident of El Paso or Teller County
• Must be 18 years of age +
• If male born on or after Jan.1, 1960, must have registered for Selective Service
• Veterans preference applies

Other Criteria:

• Must have High School Diploma or GED
  (If not, complete” Career Foundations” application at PPWFC for assistance)
• Education/ training program must be approved on Colorado Department of Labor’s Eligible Training List (see navigator.cdle.state.co.us).
• If currently enrolled in school, must be within 12 months of completing education/training program and have at least a 2.0 GPA.
• If not attending school, education or training of interest must be a 12 month
  program or shorter
• Must test at 9th grade level or higher in reading and math.
  (testing is waived for those with at least a Bachelor’s Degree)
• Must have financial need for tuition assistance but have means to manage personal expenses while in school.
• Must need education or training to gain marketable skills or advance in career
• Must have demonstrated ability to maintain employment
• Background checks are required for certain occupations
  

Important:
You must be registered with PPWFC for your application to be considered.
If you are not registered, please click here, view Tour of Services and complete the on-line registration.

To Apply for a Scholarship:
Complete Preliminary Application (click here). You will receive a response within 10 working days. Semifinalists for scholarship awards will be asked to complete a full application packet, to take required tests/assessments, and to provide required eligibility documents.