Wesley Whistle
Project Director, Higher Education
In June 2026, the ¹ú²úÊÓƵ Higher Education Program submitted public comments on Colorado’s Workforce Pell Implementation Policy, which establishes the state’s process for approving short-term training programs under Workforce Pell. Colorado’s proposal includes several strong provisions, particularly around credit articulation and transparency.
Our recommendations focused on strengthening outcome verification, clarifying eligibility and value-added earnings requirements, and ensuring Workforce Pell funds support high-quality programs aligned with labor market demand.
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Iris Palmer
Director, Community Colleges
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