Community Colleges Bridges to Opportunity: Videos
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Profiles of OpportunityProfiles of Opportunity highlights six non-traditional adult students who through community college access have transformed their lives and careers.  These profiles depict how Bridges made a difference in helping disadvantaged adults to access educational and economic opportunity.

 

 

Frank Garcia

 

Central New Mexico Community College's Film Tech Training: The film industry is booming in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Central New Mexico Community College's Film Tech program plays a starring role. Watch and learn more about one man's fresh start at a second career.

 

 

Gabriel Ortiz

Red Rocks Community College's Renewable Energy Program: At Red Rocks Community College's Renewable Energy Program students are gaining the skills today to participate fully in this important industry sector. View a video of a student's path to gain the skills to succeed.

 

 

 

Pony Anderson

Community College of Aurora's EMT Training Program: Full-time parents need flexible curriculum schedules and more in order to get an education and care for their young children.  At the Community College of Aurora in Colorado,see how one mom got the support she needed to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a paramedic.  View a video of her success with the College's EMS Program.

 

 

Caroline Williams

South Seattle Community College's Wine Making Program: The winemaking program at South Seattle Community College in Washington is popping corks of opportunity for its students. Watch and learn of their experiences and how this program has changed lives.

 

 

 

Jenny Wren

Green River Community College's Fire Training Program: Opportunities are heating up at Green River Community College in Washington, where the school's fire training program is providing non-traditional students with the tools they need for a career in wildlife fire fighting. View a video of one student, whose experience at the college provided her with a second chance at an active and exciting career.

 

 

 

Bonnie GreathouseCentral New Mexico Community College's Television Production Program: Community colleges are entry points for millions of students who need to start with the basics. Learn all about a public access talk show host who inspires and impresses everyone she meets. View a video of how the Central New Mexico Community College's Television Production Program gave her a second chance at success.

 

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