Emily Griffith exists at the intersection of equity, education, economic mobility, and opportunity. The economic growth of this region has left many behind. Emily Griffith provides the answer to a key question: what does economic mobility look like for every person in the community?Â
As the closest funding partner to Emily Griffith Technical College, Emily Griffith Foundation serves as a critical connection between donors and the College. This unique relationship allows the College to focus on what it does bestâpreparing students for jobsâwhile the Foundation partners with donors and funders to support students, faculty, infrastructure, and capacity building with funds the College would otherwise be unable to access.
Emily Griffith Foundation supports the College in achieving some of the highest success rates in the region:Â 82% of students complete their program, 85% of students gain employment in their field of study, and 99% of students pass their licensure exams.
Emily Griffith Foundation exists to provide educational and charitable funding for the support of students, faculty, staff, alumni, and programs of Emily Griffith Technical College
Emily Griffith Foundation (EGF) carries on the legacy and vision of Emily Griffith, a teacher and a pioneer for adult education who, in 1916, opened the first public career and technical college in the country in downtown Denver-the Opportunity School, now Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC). Ms. Griffith believed that every person, regardless of age, race, gender, or background has the right to an education and dedicated her life's work to removing barriers that stood between students and their success. She also believed that education is the key to breaking generational cycles of poverty. More than 100 years later, these beliefs remain core values for both EGF and EGTC.
EGF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization started in 1991 after Denver Public Schools (DPS) drastically reduced adult education funding, and stopped subsidizing tuition for EGTC students. EGF was established to provide scholarships and secure other financial support and partnerships so that EGTC students can graduate without student loan debt. In its nearly 30 years of existence, EGF has stayed true to its mission of supporting EGTC's programs and students.
EGTC's mission and vision go hand-in-hand: the mission of EGTC is to prepare students for today's workforce and tomorrow's opportunities, while its vision is to be Colorado's leader in student success, instructional excellence, industry partnerships, and community engagement.
For the last century--through the 1918 Spanish Flu, two World Wars, and The Great Depression--EGTC has responded quickly to labor shortages and community needs while offering accessible and affordable training. Throughout its history, EGTC has added and eliminated programs based on local workforce needs and feedback from students, industry partnerships, and advisory boards, while consistently providing people with opportunities to enter new careers.
EGTC is the postsecondary arm of the DPS system and shares resources with the district. Additionally, EGTC is one of three Area Technical Colleges (ATCs) in Colorado, and as such is overseen by the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) office. The institution is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Organization name
Emily Griffith Foundation
other names
EGF
1991
Tax id (EIN)
84-1169001
Category
Education
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
Emily Griffith Foundation, Inc. 1860 Lincoln Street, Suite 605Denver County, CO, US