Feb 28, 2026  
2026-2027 Arapahoe Community College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 Arapahoe Community College Catalog

Workforce and Community Programs


 


Workforce Training

Move Mountains and Earn More with Professional and Skills Training

ACC means BUSINESS and we can help increase employee effectiveness and productivity through many options.

For Job Seekers and Employees

  • certificate programs
  • individual courses
  • online training and classes

Looking For a New Career?

  • Electroneurodiagnostic (END) Technician Program is a 1-year certificate that combines hands-on hospital experience with classroom learning. The program helps training technologists who will work with doctors to assess and monitor neurological functions.

  • Cybersecurity: Security+ boot camp prepares students for their CompTIA Security + certification which will prepare students to enter a cyber security career path. 

  • Medical Transcription is a convenient online program with local discussion groups

  • Hundreds of career training and certification programs are offered online for your convenience

For Small and Large Businesses

We help assess organizational training needs and propose specific programs that will assist employees to meet organizational goals.

  • training assessments
  • individual courses or certificate and degree programs
  • quality training
  • workplace skills
  • customized training

Customized training designed for unique operations, includes curriculum development and instruction in areas such as:

  • technical skills for industrial operations
  • information skills and computer training
  • leadership development
  • project management
  • supervisory skills
  • occupational Spanish and other language classes including English as a Second Language
  • Six Sigma
  • Lean Enterprise and Manufacturing

The Workforce Training Program helps people with good skills and knowledge obtain exceptional skills and knowledge. We work with business leaders and individuals to raise skill levels to become more productive and valuable in the workplace.

We do custom training design, implementation and industry certification. Our clients learn about workforce development strategies and intellectual resources that only we can offer. We begin our process with analysis, then can design and develop curriculum, culminating in the implementation of an exceptional customized training program.

Workforce Trainers and instructors have practical experience in their fields and work with companies to create a training program to meet specific needs.

Focus on Results

Our carefully tested methods provide companies with an efficient, customized, training plan.

  • We consult with company leadership to understand goals and objectives
  • Experienced facilitators conduct an on-site assessment
  • We design and deliver customized workshops and training programs

Enhance Your Program with State-funded Training Dollars

Learn about the Skill Advance Grant that provides training incentives to improve employment opportunities for Coloradoans and enhance Colorado’s competitive position. The Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Community College System administer this program with amanagement from the Community Colleges. ACC supports employer partners with grant management from application to completion and can support by developing and delivering customized training programs using the SKill Advance Grant funds.

Questions? Call 303.797.5798 or visit arapahoe.edu/workforce

Community Education

A Lifetime of Learning!

Looking for something fun to do? Meet new friends? Network within your community? Change careers? Each year, thousands of people like you enroll in courses and certificate programs. Hundreds of classes are offered each season (four terms per year), and new courses are constantly developed to meet the changing needs of the community. Visit our web site at arapahoe.edu/wcp. You can register for classes online with a credit card or call 303.797.5722. The Workforce and Community Programs department is located in Room M1500. Office hours are from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday and 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Friday.

Course offerings include:

  • Arts and Crafts–Courses focusing on drawing, painting, photography and general crafts
  • Business and Technology–Courses designed for the small business entrepreneur or those seeking computer and technology training
  • Career–Workshops, seminars and certificated programs designed to assist those in finding, changing or training for a career
  • Language and Culture–Courses for travelers, business interests or for pleasure, including English as a Second Language
  • Workshops Inside and outside the home
  • Health and Wellness–Courses promoting a healthy life using traditional and alternative methods geared towards the mind and body
  • Music–Courses to develop musical interests and talents including private lessons
  • Online–Courses in a variety of interest areas that can be completed online at home or work
  • Finance and Retirement Planning–Courses to improve financial security, guide the home buying process, creating wills & trusts and retirement accounts
  • Youth Program and Career Exploration–Camps for children in grades K- 12

Course Formats – Formats vary from 1-10 sessions per term (season) depending on the course topic.

Course Locations – Courses are held at the ACC Littleton Campus and various locations throughout the South Metro area.

Course Instructors – Over two hundred part-time expert instructors teach in the program.

GED: General Education Development

If you are planning to take the GED High School Equivalency exam, we will help you prepare. Classes help you acquire the knowledge needed to have a sufficient score to pass the exam. You can register for non-credit classes that are held on campus. You must be 17 years of age to take the GED test. For information about the GED test, contact the Testing Center at 303.797.5993. For more information about GED classes, call the WCP office at 303.797.5722.