TRINIDAD, Colo – In a groundbreaking development for education and workforce training in Colorado, the Emergent Campus project is thrilled to announce an award of $3.5 million in funding from Opportunity Now, Colorado’s innovative grant program designed to foster talent development across the state. This substantial investment will enable the expansion of Emergent Campus’s operations in Fremont County and establish a new footprint in Trinidad, Colorado.
“We are thrilled to be welcomed into the Trinidad community, bringing our passion for rural economic development, authentic partnerships, and new career opportunities for students,” said Brad Rowland, a leader and co-founder at Emergent Campus.
The Opportunity Now program, facilitated by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade, aims to connect Coloradans with in-demand, high-skill, high-wage occupations, focusing on innovative and collaborative projects. Emergent Campus, a trailblazer in linking business start-ups with a locally trained workforce, aligns perfectly with this mission, making it an ideal recipient of the grant.