The City of Brighton’s Growing Grads College and Career Readiness Launch returns Wednesday, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m. at The Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong Street). High school juniors and seniors, parents and anyone else interested in exploring higher education options are encouraged to attend. 

Colleges, universities, trade schools, apprenticeships and more will be in attendance. Presentations on how to pay for college, including the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), and the Colorado Application for State Financial Aid (CASFA), the state financial aid application for undocumented, Colorado ASSET students, will be available in English and Spanish. Resources will also be made available to help immigrants learn ways to pay for college. In addition, participants can learn about local scholarship opportunities. 

“We look forward to this event every year as a way to help local students prepare for college and their future careers,” said Tawnya Russell, manager of Youth Services. “It’s an excellent opportunity for them to discover resources and get their questions answered.” 

Click here to watch a video in English or Spanish explaining more about the College and Career Readiness Launch. 

The kickoff is free to attend. Dinner from a local food truck will be provided free of charge.   

If you have questions, contact Tawnya Russell, Manager of Youth Services, at trussell@brightonco.gov or 303-655-2123.