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Noncredit Programs<br />

Independent Study may be taken an unlimited<br />

number of times, but no more than six<br />

credits may be applied to any associate<br />

degree program.<br />

Interactive Television<br />

(ITV)<br />

Distance education technology brings twoway,<br />

interactive classes from <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong>’<br />

Lakewood Campus to local sites in Bailey,<br />

Idaho Springs, Black Hawk and Golden.<br />

See, hear and talk with the instructor and<br />

students in other locations, using the latest<br />

information-age tools.<br />

The <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> Training Institute<br />

The <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> Training Institute (RRTI) is<br />

a division of <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> <strong>Community</strong><br />

<strong>College</strong> that specializes in training and consulting<br />

to businesses and organizations in<br />

the public and private sector. Training and<br />

consulting is customized and individualized<br />

to meet the needs of each client.<br />

In addition to customized training, RRTI<br />

offers open enrollment courses that include:<br />

Beginning and Intermediate Business<br />

Spanish, International Finance, E-<br />

Marketing/E-Commerce, Gaming Courses,<br />

Motorcycle Education and Computer Skills.<br />

Information: 303.914.6705<br />

Rocky Mountain<br />

Education Center<br />

(RMEC)<br />

The Rocky Mountain Education Center is<br />

located on the main campus of <strong>Red</strong><strong>Rocks</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> and is comprised of the<br />

OSHA Training Institute, the <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong><br />

Training Institute, the Colorado<br />

Environmental Training Center and the<br />

Mine Safety and Health Training Center.<br />

The OSHA Training Institute<br />

The OSHA Training Institute was established<br />

in 1992. The U.S. Department of<br />

Labor selected <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> in cooperation<br />

with Trinidad State Junior <strong>College</strong> as one of<br />

its first four satellite training centers. The<br />

OSHA Training Institute-RMEC has trained<br />

students from all 50 states, as well as Puerto<br />

Rico, Canada, Europe and Saudi Arabia.<br />

Information: 303.914.6420<br />

Information: 303.914.6767<br />

<strong>Red</strong><strong>Rocks</strong> Small Business Development<br />

Center<br />

The <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong> Small Business<br />

Development Center (SBDC) provides<br />

counseling, training, and information on<br />

research assistance to small businesses in all<br />

stages of development. The SBDC is sponsored<br />

jointly by the college and U.S. Small<br />

Business Administration.<br />

Information: 303.277.1840<br />

The Colorado Environmental Training<br />

Center<br />

The Colorado Environmental Training<br />

Center has been in existence for more than<br />

10 years, and prior to joining the RMEC,<br />

has trained more than 6,000 students. The<br />

Colorado Environmental Center offers a<br />

diverse selection of courses including entry<br />

level, certification upgrades and renewels<br />

for supervisors and managers.<br />

Information: 303.914.6420<br />

Mine Safety Training Center<br />

The latest addition to RMEC is the Mine<br />

Safety Training Center. RMEC received<br />

approval from the Mine Safety and Health<br />

Administration (MSHA) in January 1997 to<br />

offer both underground and surface mining<br />

courses.<br />

Information: 303.914.6420<br />

“The City of Lakewood and <strong>Red</strong> <strong>Rocks</strong><br />

<strong>Community</strong> <strong>College</strong> have an excellent and<br />

productive working relationship. Improving<br />

of the quality of life of the community is a<br />

goal that we both have in common. The<br />

programs and classes provide life-long<br />

education, which is within reach of all people,<br />

regardless of race, income, or gender. I<br />

would highly recommend the college. “<br />

Steve Burkholder<br />

Mayor City of Lakewood<br />

25 For the most current RRCC schedule and catalog information, visit our Web site at www.rrcc.edu

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