Emily Griffith Opportunity School

Emily Griffith Opportunity School Academics

Emily Griffith Opportunity School is a unique technical school located in Denver, Colorado which offers career training in four colleges: College of Health Sciences; College of Design Industries; College of Business and Technology; and, College of Trades and Industry.

Known for its diverse learning environment, Emily Griffith Opportunity School also has two learning centers, over 15 apprenticeship programs, and a retrieval program for high school dropouts.

The Extended Learning Center helps adults enhance their skills one class at a time. Some types of classes offered include computer classes, GED Adult tests and classes, parenting classes, design courses, and real estate and trade courses.

The Language Learning Center provides individuals the opportunity to improve their English speaking skills. In addition, students can take specialized classes to improve grammar skills, English reading and writing skills as well as computer skills.

The Apprenticeship Training Program is a collaborative effort with Joint Apprenticeship Training Centers with locations in Colorado Springs, Western Slope, Metropolitan Denver, and Pueblo. The apprenticeships provide hands on job training under the supervision of trained professionals.

A unique program offered by the school with the help of the Denver Public Schools is the Emily Griffith High School. This retrieval program is designed to help high school dropouts complete the courses needed to obtain a diploma. To be admitted to this program, students must be able to read at a 7th grade level or better, and must be a high school dropout for 2-4 months. Students are required to submit transcripts from all past high schools.

Emily Griffith Opportunity School is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (CASI). The school has several other accreditations including The State Board of Community Colleges and Occupational Education, and the Denver Public Schools.