Aurora’s higher education and vocational training resources deliver programs responsive to specific business needs. These educational systems and active lifestyle ensure local businesses of an ample, highly skilled workforce.

State-funded employee training programs
Financial assistance programs from state and federal sources fund training costs for new and expanding companies. Local businesses have access to several state-sponsored employment and job training programs designed for any existing business or new firm coming to the state.

Dozens of institutions of higher learning
Aurora’s educational system is highly regarded, from elementary through vocational, two- and four-year colleges and universities. Throughout the metro area, 21 institutions offer baccalaureate degrees or higher and six colleges supply associate degrees. Many of these facilities feature non-traditional or adult education programs, including evening and weekend part-time tracks.

Community College of Aurora
Known for its exceptional responsiveness to business needs, the Community College of Aurora’s curriculum is constantly updated to bring students relevant and applicable skills. The facility presents 32 associate degree programs in addition to 40 certificates in vocational education and technical fields. Many of the colleges work directly with individual businesses to graduate employees with specialized education and skills. The institution was ranked the number one community college in Colorado and number two out of all two- and four-year public colleges by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education.

University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus
Part of the former Fitzsimons Army Medical Center is being transformed into a 217-acre campus for University of Colorado Denver's Anschutz Medical Campus and University of Colorado Hospital. The University of Colorado Denver's Anschutz Medical Campus is one of the nation’s top academic medical centers and will be the heart of an active complex of laboratories, clinics, hospitals, classrooms, and offices.

Kindergarten through high school
Aurora has a top-notch K-12 educational system comprised of public schools, as well as a number of private and parochial schools. Colorado students consistently score above the national average on college entrance exams.

Aurora Public Schools
Aurora Public Schools is the sixth largest school district in Colorado and one of the most diverse. Our more than 32,000 students come from over 100 different countries and speak more than 90 languages. Its vision is to “Graduate every student with the choice to attend college without remediation.” The school district’s mission is to "Teach every student the knowledge, skills and values necessary to enter college or careers and become contributing members of society who flourish in a diverse, dynamic world.”


Cherry Creek Public Schools
The Cherry Creek School District will provide safe, intellectually stimulating schools. The school programs will enable all students to demonstrate significant achievement of district-defined learning goals, and develop as healthy, well-rounded individuals. The education students receive will equip them to succeed in higher education and the workplace, ready them for responsible citizenship and prepare them for a complex and changing world.