OPENING DOORS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR 100 YEARS


To mark its centennial milestone, the Emily Griffith Technical College and Emily Griffith Foundation are presenting a year-long community celebration, “Opening Doors of Opportunity for 100 Years,” including five activities


Opening Door of Opportunity for 100 Year Chair - Susan Kiely Party of the Century - chair Pam Hovik


A celebration honoring Emily and her legacy will be held at the History Colorado Museum on February 12, 2016. The Party will highlight the decades of Emily’s life through theatrical vignettes by Curious Theater and music by Lannie Garrett and her band. The celebration will also feature food, signature cocktails, Games of Opportunity and more. Estimated attendance: 500 (400 at $100 / 100 at $500 Patron Level with a 1 in 25 chance to win either a vacation from Inspirato or a weekend of entertainment in Downtown Denver).


Legacy of Learning Breakfast - chair Alby Segall


This second annual event will celebrate today’s champions of Emily Griffith Technical College through their commitment to providing opportunity for all who wish to learn, no matter their background or age or circumstance. Awards will honor a company and an individual who embody the commitment to lifelong learning on June 8, 2016. A nationally recognized keynote speaker will address attendees. Foods from around the world that represent the diversity of our student body. Estimated attendance: 500


For All Who Wish to Learn Exhibit - chair Linda Campbell


From August through December 2016, a multi-media exhibit will be hosted on the 5th floor of the Denver Public Library. The exhibit will be open to the general public. In addition, we will kick off the exhibit with a VIP Preview reception and host additional gatherings throughout the 5 months. Displays will recognize the programs, people and learning tools from the past 100 years. Estimated attendance: 3,000


Calling All Alumni - chair Lisa Roy


There are an estimated 30,000 EGTC graduates living in Denver today. Our alumni are as diverse as our programs and we want to find them all. Throughout the year we will be reaching out to alumni through various media, social and other channels to have them participate in a series of fun events, gatherings and parties designed to create connections and generate school pride. These will include a kick off party at The Denver Post offices on both nights of The Parade of Lights in 2015. In addition, Schomp Automotive has donated a 3-year lease on a Mini-Cooper that one lucky alum will win.


Touching Tomorrow Symposium - chair Londell Jackson / Jeff Barratt


While celebrating the past 100 years, we will also look forward to the next 100 years of middle-skill training. Emily Griffith Foundation will convene a group of 20-30 of the greatest minds in education on November 11 and 12, 2016 to examine the importance and impact of work-force education on the middle class and the economy of the United States. The group will publish a White Paper outlining a road map for the next generation of educators.


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