Education

Mesa State College's Montrose campus provides Associates degrees in five areas of study, and the opportunity for bachelor degree seeking students to begin their course of study. The Montrose Campus maintains fully networked computer labs, library support services, and the opportunity for students to participate in activities such as student government. Many classes are offered in the evenings to meet the needs of working students. 

The Montrose Campus of Mesa State College is available to create specialized education and training opportunities for your company. As an example, the Montrose Campus, in conjunction with the area's manufacturing companies, recently developed a Technical Certificate in Manufacturing Supervision.  This program was created in direct response to an expressed need for advanced training for present and prospective supervisors in manufacturing companies. 

Delta-Montrose Technical College: Their mission is to provide career and technical certificate programs and courses in health, trades, technical, and business fields at the secondary and postsecondary levels.  The programs are designed to train students for entry-level employment, to provide retraining, or to upgrade the job skills of our students. 

They provide practical training to assist students in meeting the needs of employers in business and industry.  Training programs are designed to enhance the employability of our students by helping them develop life and job skills and work habits.  Assistance in upgrading basic educational skills is also available.  

All of their faculty members are qualified instructors in their respective occupational fields.  They are credentialed by the Colorado State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.  Certified instructors in licensed programs are also approved by the state licensing board for their respective occupation.

The RE-1J school district school district provides quality instruction to 6,183 students, in six elementary schools, three middle schools, and two high schools.  They have a highly qualified professional staff—over 50% of our licensed employees hold an advanced degree.

In 2004, one of our teachers was selected as the Colorado Teacher of the Year and was recognized by President Bush.

We are a standards based public school district, whose mission is that all children will learn at their optimal level.  Nearly 80% of our graduating seniors attend post-secondary institutions, both in Colorado and out of state.  Each year, our graduates earn over $1,500,000 in scholarships.

Our business community is actively involved in our success.  Our superintendent holds bi-annual “Superintendent’s Cabinet Meetings” encouraging local business partners to be informed about our achievements, challenges and goals.  A community group, “It’s About Pride” was instrumental in passing a $23,000,000 bond/sales tax package that allowed 150,000 square feet of new construction to be added to our campuses.  Our high schools offer a course, Career Options Seminar, where our students are mentored by area businesses.

Mesa State-Montrose works closely with the to enable qualified Montrose High School students to pursue college level studies at the Mesa State Montrose campus as a part of the individual's academic plan.   For more information please visit the Colorado Department of Education website:  www.cde.state.co.us

WorkKeys: 
Montrose is on the leading edge of workforce development with the WorkKeys Program, a professionally endorsed workforce education program that helps test workers and match them to jobs. This is a great tool that employers can use to limit trial and error in the hiring process. Local employers can also work with area schools in a “School to Career” program that helps students develop their skills in a real work environment.  WorkKeys offers flexible, cost-effective skills assessments in the following areas: Applied mathematics, Applied technology, Listening, Locating information, Observation, Reading for information, Teamwork, and Writing. 

Components of WorkKeys include:  Profiling (job analysis) to determine the skill requirements of jobs, Skill assessment to determine the current skills of individuals, Instructional support to help educators/trainers as they assist learners in improving their skills.



Spring Creek Adventist School:  K-8 Elementary School with a focus on quality Christian education.  Full Day Kindergarten class.  14488 - 61.75 Road, Montrose   970-249-5500
 

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