"I was wanting some education for a class I wanted to teach called MRT. I went to Shanon Conley with ACCC. Shanon was very helpful throughout this whole process. ACCC paid for my classes, the Aspen Mine allowed me to use their facility and a computer to take the class. After I passed the MRT class ACCC provided me a classroom to hold MRT classes. Ann with ACCC helps run the ACCC building. Ann is helping me with the fine details of this class, as well as helping me with a computer class. I am very thankful for ACCC and the Aspen mine for there services to Teller county and the community."    

-D.S.

"When I first connected with the Adult Career Connection Center in Cripple Creek, I had a vision for starting my own business but didn’t have the resources to bring it to life. Thanks to their grant funding, I was able to launch Wild Sage Apothecary. That support allowed me to purchase essential supplies and, most importantly, the packaging I needed to get my products ready for customers. Having that initial boost made all the difference - it gave me the ability to move forward with confidence, create a professional presence, and start building something sustainable for my future. Beyond the financial support, knowing that there are people who believe in local entrepreneurs like me has been an incredible encouragement. The Adult Career Connection Center doesn’t just provide assistance; they empower people to take their ideas and turn them into reality. I’m so grateful for the role they’ve played in helping me get my business off the ground."

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-T.K.

​"I took the first FDIC class with my mom back in August of 2024. This class was so informational and gave me so much knowledge that I am definitely following now. My mom had little to no computer skills and this class also helped her to gain basic computer skills. Now a year later and five class have happened. I got my son who is 14 and in the 8th grade signed on because I wanted him to learn about credit, budgeting and spending before he starts working this coming summer, because I want him to think about saving for his college and adult life. My son has gained a lot of knowledge from this class, but what I loved most is on his last day he came home and told me “Mom did you know it’s never too early to look into college scholarships?” I told him I did know that. He said “I want to prepare early for going to college”. This made my heart so happy because when I would mention college to him he didn’t seem to care and also thought he was to young too look into college at this time in his life, now he understands that nothing is too early for him to start on. This is all because of the FDIC class he attended for a week after school."

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-L.P.

"I am 14 years old in the 8th grade here at CC-V schools. I took the FDIC class a few weeks ago. My mom required me to take it and I do not regret it. I learned so much. I learned how to manage my money, how to have a savings account, and also how I can be helping others with their money budget and savings. Also I learned how to plan for my future funds for like college or for owning a home.  I hope others would try this class and have an amazing experience just as I did."

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-D.P.