Eligible Employees Receive a Tuition Assistance Benefit
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“I’ve always had an interest in people and society,” said Engle, who took classes from fall 2019 through spring 2022 while also working full time at CUPD. Although managing a career, school and family life was challenging, she said the sense of accomplishment made the effort worthwhile.
“Looking back, I sometimes think, ‘How did I do it? Wow!’” Learning during COVID turned out to be a blessing in disguise, as some of her in-person courses moved online or to a hybrid format, making it easier to learn from anywhere.
Engle started her educational journey at CU Boulder with transfer credits from a previous institution. “I decided on the major a long time ago,” she said. “And I’m sure my interest in people helped me gravitate toward this career.”
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