PRESS RELEASE
Bruce Batky (CEO)
Skill Distillery
Info@skilldistillery.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Skill Distillery Receives Colorado Opportunity Now Grant
Providing Rural Coloradans with Up to 100% Tuition Coverage for Tech Training
DENVER, CO – December 3, 2024 – Skill Distillery, a top-rated coding school specializing in Java, is proud to announce it has been awarded the Colorado Opportunity Now Grant, furthering its mission to make tech education accessible to residents across the state. Through this grant, eligible Colorado residents—especially those from rural areas—can receive up to 100% tuition coverage for Skill Distillery’s immersive coding programs.
The Colorado Opportunity Now Grant is designed to break down financial barriers and create opportunities for individuals in underserved areas to gain the in-demand skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. Skill Distillery, known for its practical, workforce-driven curriculum, is uniquely positioned to provide this education to students across the state, whether online or in-person.
“Skill Distillery is dedicated to empowering Coloradans, particularly those in rural communities, with the tools they need to succeed in today’s tech-driven economy,” said Bruce Batky, Founder of Skill Distillery. “This grant allows us to ensure financial barriers are no longer a roadblock to accessing quality coding education.”
A Pathway to Tech Careers for Rural Residents
Nick DeBruin, who has been seeking avenues to advance his career in technology without leaving his community, will commence Skill Distillery’s immersive coding bootcamp in January. The program is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to thrive as full-stack developers, focusing on both front-end and back-end technologies.
“This scholarship opens a new chapter for me,” said DeBruin. “It provides a pathway to personal and professional development that I hadn’t envisioned before, allowing me to build a tech career right here in Salida.”
How to Take Advantage of the Grant
Eligible Colorado residents can apply for Skill Distillery’s part-time or full-time programs to receive up to 100% tuition coverage through the Colorado Opportunity Now Grant. These programs offer:
- Part-Time Program: Flexible online instruction with nights and weekend options, ideal for working professionals.
- Full-Time Program: Immersive, in-person or online learning for those ready to fully commit to a career transition.
With a focus on practical, hands-on training and career support, Skill Distillery equips students with job-ready skills, empowering them to launch tech careers in their own communities.
For more information about the grant and Skill Distillery’s programs, visit www.skilldistillery.com.
About Skill Distillery
Skill Distillery is a Denver-based coding school offering comprehensive training in Java and JavaScript. With a mission to transform individuals from all backgrounds into workforce-ready programmers, Skill Distillery’s programs focus on hands-on learning, ensuring graduates are equipped with the critical skills needed for a lasting career in technology.
Media Contact:
Briana Young
School Director
Skill Distillery
briana.young@skilldistillery.com
(303)302-5234
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