About Emily
Emily Griffith Technical College is the public,
postsecondary and adult education arm of the
Denver Public School system and is one of three
area technical colleges in the Colorado Community
College System. The college was founded in 1916 to
offer educational opportunities for all who wish to learn. By providing students equal access to education and real-world opportunities, we strive to remove barriers in the education system.
Emily Griffith offers several areas of study including
Career and Technical Education (CTE) certificate
programs, with a hands-on learning focus, which
includes Concurrent Enrollment opportunities for high school students. We also offer Apprenticeships to
earn while you learn, English Language Acquisition to improve everyday language skills and prepare for further education or the workforce, GED, and Continuing Education courses.
At Emily Griffith Technical College, OUR STUDENTS...
Preparing our students for today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Emily is affordable.
We offer one of the lowest tuition rates in Colorado. Most students earn their certificate in less than a year and graduate without student loan debt.
Emily is convenient.
To fit your schedule, we offer day and evening programs through hybrid and in-person classes. We have three centrally located campuses in downtown Denver.
Emily is practical.
Students will gain real skills for the real world through hands-on learning in our classrooms and in our student-run businesses including Emily’s Salon & Barbershop, Emily’s Café, Emily’s Massage and Emily’s Spa.
Emily gets results.
82% of students complete their program; 99% earn a license in their field and 85% get career-track jobs.
