Colorado will select training programs for new Pell initiative. But data shows a ‘mixed bag’ in outcomes.

Colorado is expanding Pell Grants to low-income students through the Workforce Pell program, but data from The HEA Group and Open Campus Media shows mixed outcomes, with some certificate programs failing to boost wages above high school diploma earnings. The state will select eligible programs based on accreditation, historical presence, and income thresholds, though earnings vary significantly by region, program size, and institution.