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Emily Griffith Technical College will be rocking the city block of 13th Street between Glenarm Place and Welton Street in Denver on Tuesday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 pm. The event is free and open to the public.
Come see interactive career demonstrations of the college’s 50 educational training programs in the Colleges of Health Sciences, Business and Technology, Trades and Design Industries. Hourly tours will showcase the 96 year-old school. Emily Griffith High School will participate in the “Emily’s Got Talent Show” and will coordinate games of four-square, and organize sidewalk chart art. Special events include: “Parade of Nations” kick off at 10 a.m. with a visit from Mayor Hancock and Councilman Albus Brooks; free food samples, manicures, haircuts, and mini-facials; Oil change and welding demonstrations; Hair styling competition judged by local salon owners; live entertainment will be headlined by world-renowned recording artist Manuel Molina; goodie bags with free items for first 100 guests; and a car show. For more information about the Block Party, school programs or tours visit www.emilygriffith.edu.Emily Griffith Technical College is the post-secondary arm of Denver Public Schools. Its mission is to provide knowledge, skills and values that enable students to compete successfully in the workforce and be self-sufficient citizens and lifelong learners. The school, founded by Emily Griffith “for all who wish to learn” in 1916, serves as the premier college of excellence in the delivery of career and technical education, offering nearly 50 certificate programs and 13 trade apprenticeships. It has annual enrollment of approximately 8,000 students and has assisted over 1.6 million students attain the skills necessary for initial employment, career advancement and further education.
