Peak Education Featured in the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest
- Tabitha Hart
- 50 minutes ago
- 2 min read
We’re excited to share that Peak Education has been prominently featured in the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest in an in-depth article titled “Breaking Barriers to Prepare a College-Educated Workforce.” The piece highlights both the growing regional need for college and career readiness support and the powerful ways Peak Education is stepping forward to meet that need.
The article showcases several key themes central to our mission:
Building a Stronger Pathway for Students
The feature captures the incredible progress happening at Peak Education as we expand programming, deepen community partnerships, and strengthen long-term systems of support for students across the Pikes Peak region. It highlights how strategic initiatives—such as First Gen Celebrations, embedded school advising, and innovative approaches to postsecondary access—are helping students overcome long-standing barriers.
Growing Organizational Strength & Regional Impact
The article outlines Peak Education’s rapid growth, noting the expansion of our team, the opening of our new College & Career Readiness Center, and the increasing demand for services. It also reflects on the importance of sustainable funding and the diversification of resources needed to support students and families.
Simplifying and Strengthening the Admissions Process
A significant portion of the article explores our collaborative work to streamline the college admissions process through a unified, simplified application pilot involving multiple colleges and universities. This regional effort aims to make applying to postsecondary institutions more accessible—particularly for first-generation and lower-income students.
Spotlighting Scholar Success
The profile also lifts up the story of Peak Education scholar Jerick, a first-generation student blazing a trail for his family and demonstrating the impact that long-term support and guidance can have on a student’s path to college.
We’re honored to see Peak Education’s work recognized in a publication dedicated to the economic and workforce vitality of Southern Colorado. As the article affirms, preparing a college-educated and career-ready workforce is essential to the region’s future—and Peak Education is proud to play a central role in that effort.
