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Connect with the Community College of Denver's talented student workforce.
Handshake
Handshake is CCD's primary recruiting platform, giving employers direct access to students and alumni seeking jobs, internships, and career opportunities. Through Handshake, employers can post positions, promote events, register for career fairs, and build their brand on campus—all in one place.
By using Handshake, employers can:
- Recruit qualified CCD students and graduates
- Promote internships, part-time, and full-time opportunities
- Register for career fairs and networking events
- Increase visibility among a diverse and talented student population
- Build long-term talent pipelines for their organization
Build your talent pipeline through impactful internship opportunities
Talent Development Internships
Did you know that approximately 85% of community college graduates stay in the local region after entering the workforce, and that community college graduates have a median job tenure that outpaces the national average by 33%.
Reduce Turnover and Capitalize on Local Workforce Talent
Gain direct access to CCD’s emerging talent through paid internships — create a seamless pipeline from student to employee customized to your industry workforce needs.
When you host an internship, you realize tangible return on investment benefits as interns deliver meaningful work, interns that become full-time employees shorten onboarding cycles and time learning your corporate culture, and you strengthen your brand as an employer of choice while deepening community ties.
Strengthen Your Workforce with In-Demand Skills for What’s Next
Custom Corporate Training & Employee Credential Upskilling
CCD works alongside employers to create responsive, practical, and high-value workforce solutions. Access low-cost incumbent workforce customized training aligned with your business goals—delivered on-site, virtually, or in a format that works for your team.
We customize solutions that help employers grow, improve skills, retain talent, and shape tomorrow’s workforce, with a focus on high demand industries. Provide your team with industry-recognized credentials through CCD programs across multiple career pathways.
(COMING SOON!) Corporate Philanthropy
Go beyond upskilling—drive impact. Data shows that there is a more than $5 return in regional economic development for every $1 invested in community colleges, and that 77% of consumers prefer to do business with socially thoughtful companies.
When you pair your employee training with a donation, you directly expand access for underserved talent entering the workforce. As a CCD Giving Partner, your organization stands for growth, opportunity, and community impact.
Grant Funded Training Opportunities to Strengthen Your Current Workforce
Workforce Training Grants
CCD supports employers in accessing grant-funded training opportunities to reduce the cost of upskilling their workforce. Eligible businesses can receive funding for industry-recognized training, credentials, and customized programs that strengthen employee skills, improve retention, and support long-term business growth while meeting evolving workforce demands.
Shape the Skills of the Future Workforce
Advisory Board Engagement
Community College of Denver Advisory Boards connect industry leaders with the opportunity to shape the future workforce by ensuring programs reflect current industry needs and emerging trends. Board members help guide curriculum, identify in-demand skills, and prepare career-ready graduates while building valuable connections with faculty and students, demonstrating your organization's commitment to workforce development and Colorado's economic success.
Your Bridge to Work
Career Connected Learning
Partner with CCD to host a work-based learning opportunity to support student career readiness, workforce engagement, and career placement—advancing CCD’s commitment to economic mobility and strong student outcomes through the NACE Career Readiness Competencies.
