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CollegeInvest's Community Partners
Our community partnerships support our dedication to helping more Coloradans reach their higher education goals.
Featured Partners
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Colorado Destination ImagiNation
Colorado chapter of an international creative problem-solving program for students from Kindergarten through college.
Visit: www.extremecreativity.org
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Our Partners in Education
ACT
Provider of more than 100 assessment, research, information, and program management services in the broad areas of education and workforce development.
www.act.org
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AVID
An in-school academic support program for grades 4-12 that prepares students for college success and levels the playing field for minority, rural, low-income, and other students without a college-going tradition in their families.
www.avidonline.org
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Chic Chicana
An organization to prepare high school youth for the future and increase self confidence, in modeling, public speaking career exploration and education, leadership development, community service, life skills, tennis and golf.
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Children’s Literacy Center
The Children’s Literacy Center works with the local community, businesses, schools, and families to provide a one-to-one tutoring program for children reading below grade level at no cost to families.
www.peakreader.org
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College Goal Sunday
College Goal Sunday is a nationwide one-day annual event for individuals seeking information and resources on paying for college.
www.collegegoalcolorado.org
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College In Colorado
As part of a statewide effort to improve college access, College in Colorado reaches out to students, parents and educators to provide practical tools that help Colorado students further their education beyond high school.
www.collegeincolorado.org
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Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators
An organization that helps Colorado students meet the costs of higher education and supports the state's financial aid professionals.
www.cafaa.org
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Colorado Association of School Executives
A dynamic voice for education leadership in Colorado public schools
www.co-case.org
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Colorado Council on High School/College Relations
A volunteer member organization made up of colleges and high schools in Colorado working together to coordinate college counseling activities.
www.coloradocouncil.org
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Colorado Educational Services and Development Association
This nonprofit network of representatives from more than 30 post-secondary institutions focuses on supporting underrepresented students' efforts to enroll in, obtain financing for, and succeed in college.
www.cesda.org
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Colorado GEAR UP
Managed by the Colorado Department of Higher Education, Colorado Gear Up prepares low-income and academically needy students for college access and success.
www.coloradogearup.org
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Colorado Jump$tart Coalition
The Colorado Jump$tart Coalition is a nonprofit organization with more than 30 organizations and individuals representing business, government and education throughout the state of Colorado. We have joined together to improve the personal financial literacy of Colorado youth.
www.cojumpstart.org/
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Colorado School Counselors Association
A professional membership association for school counselors.
www.cosca.org
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Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball Team
CollegeInvest and The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have teamed up for the Sky Sox Reading Program in the Pikes Peak Region. The Sky Sox Reading Program actively engages students in reading with the excitement of baseball.
www.skysox.com
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Denver Scholarship Foundation
A foundation dedicated to helping students from the Denver Public Schools access resources and scholarships that will enable them to earn a certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree at participating Colorado post-secondary schools.
www.denverscholarship.org
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Junior Achievement Rocky Mountain, Inc.
Junior Achievement educates and inspires young people to value free enterprise, business and economics to improve the quality of their lives by using hands-on experiences to help students understand the "economics of life."
www.jacolorado.org
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LaRaza
The largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., the National Council of La Raza works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
www.nclr.org
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Latin American Education Foundation
The mission of the Latin American Educational Foundation is to provide access to higher education for Hispanics in Colorado.
www.laef.org/
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National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
An association of more than 3,000 colleges, universities, career schools, and others with an interest in student financial aid.
www.nasfaa.org
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National College Access Network
The NCAN is dedicated to assisting local communities all over the country initiate, develop and sustain their own college access programs. Collectively their member organizations have helped over 4 million students continue their education beyond high school.
www.collegeaccess.org/NCAN/
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Pueblo Hispanic Education Foundation
Established in 1988, the foundation strives to remove financial and other barriers that stand in the way of students' pursuit of higher education and gainful employment.
www.phef.net
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Rocky Mountain Association for College Admission Counseling
RMACAC’s goal is to advance the work of guidance and college counselors as they help students transition from high school to college – paying particular attention to access and equity for all students. They serve Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.
www.rmacac.org
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StreetSchool Network
Works nationwide to meet the needs of youth and reduce the high school dropout rate by giving students a second chance at educational success through their national network of schools.
www.streetschoolnetwork.org
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Upward Bound
The program provides opportunities for participants to succeed in their precollege performance and ultimately in their higher education pursuits. Serving high school students from low-income families; and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree.
www.ed.gov/programs/trioupbound/index.html
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Our Partners in the Community
Children's Museum of Denver
A hands-on educational environment that encourages children and their grownups to learn through play.
www.mychildsmuseum.org
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Colorado Destination ImagiNation
Colorado chapter of an international creative problem-solving program for students from Kindergarten through college.
www.extremecreativity.org
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Colorado High School Activities Association
A voluntary association that advances and encourages students' participation in interscholastic activities at the high school level.
www.chsaa.org/
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Colorado High School Press Association
A pro-student, pro-journalism organization serving Colorado student-journalists and advisors at some 150 member high schools.
chspa.colostate.edu/
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Colorado Human Resource Association
Organization of business leaders and professionals in the field of human resources.
www.chra.org
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Colorado Parent Teachers Association
Association that promotes children's welfare, cooperative relationships between home and school, and educational enrichment for youth in all communities.
www.copta.org
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Colorado Saves
Colorado campaign with national roots that encourages individuals and families to save and build personal wealth.
www.coloradosaves.org/
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Colorado Youth Soccer
Charitable and educational organization formed to organize, advance and foster the sport of soccer for players under 19 years of age in Colorado.
www.coyouthsoccer.org
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Denver Active 20/30 Children's Foundation
A nonprofit service organization made up of business leaders aged 20 to 39 with diverse professional backgrounds.
www.da2030.com/
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Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
The mission of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (DHCC) is to promote and advance the growth of Hispanic business. The DHCC is a membership driven organization comprised of small-business owners, corporate representatives, community leaders, and association members representing various professions.
www.dhcc.com/
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Dick's Sporting Goods Park
A sports complex in Commerce City, Colorado, that encompasses a home stadium for the Colorado Rapids Major League soccer club and 24 fields surrounding the stadium for use by youth and adult soccer leagues as well as matches for various sports.
www.dickssportinggoodspark.com
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Family Tree
Since 1976, Family Tree has provided a broad range of services and shelter to families and youth of metro Denver to overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness.
www.thefamilytree.org
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Girl Scouts Mile Hi Council
The mission of Girl Scouts is to build girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.
girlscoutsmilehi.org
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Goodwill Industries
A link between the education and business communities providing career development services, Goodwill believes in the power of work as a means to self-sufficiency.
www.goodwilldenver.org
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Public Education and Business Coalition
A Colorado-based nonprofit partnership of business and education leaders committed to strengthening public schools and improving academic achievement for all students.
www.pebc.org
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Rocky Mountain Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
RMASFAA is composed of members from eight states: Colorado, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming, from a lot of different professions who have the common goal of ensuring access to and funding for higher education for all.
www.rmasfaa.org
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Save Our Youth
A group focused on transforming the lives of at-risk Colorado youth through mentor relationships, leading the way to success in educational, emotional and spiritual development.
www.saveouryouth.org
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The Wildlife Experience
An interactive museum that connects the community with wildlife and habitats to teach them how they can have a positive effect on the environment while having fun.
www.thewildlifeexperience.org
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Young Americans Center for Financial Education
Home to an array of award-winning nonprofit programs, the Young Americans Center for Financial Education teaches people 21 years old and younger about finance, economics and business.
www.theyoungamericans.org
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