Connecting with Partners Across Colorado, and Beyond

We’re excited to connect with partners across Colorado — and beyond — this February, as we deepen collaboration and continue learning together to advance system-level change. From the state Capitol to Arizona to New Orleans, we can’t wait to work alongside both longtime collaborators and new partners.

Here’s where you’ll find us this February:

🗓️ February 2–3
🔹 New Pathways: Arizona Convening – Phoenix, AZ
Libby will attend this two-day gathering hosted by Getting Smart, focused on designing a new, unbundled learning ecosystem for Arizona. The convening will spotlight innovative models like microschools and out-of-system learning, with an emphasis on community-powered pathways.

🗓️ February 4

🔹 The Next Chapter of A Stronger Nation: From Progress to Payoff – Virtual

Stefan and Katherine will join this Lumina Foundation webinar exploring national progress on postsecondary attainment.

🗓️ February 18–20

🔹 National Career Pathways Network (NCPN) Conference – New Orleans, LA

Stefan and Ashley will present on The Attainment Network’s work in the San Luis Valley, where partners are creating entry points and upskilling opportunities that lead to high-value, in-demand healthcare careers. Their session will highlight early outcomes and share strategies for building durable, cross-sector talent pipelines in rural communities.

🗓️ February 20

🔹 Navigate Your Health Career Summit – MSU Denver

Rana and Michelle will join students, faculty, and healthcare partners for this annual summit focused on helping high school, community college, and postsecondary learners explore careers in healthcare through storytelling, equity-centered sessions, and hands-on engagement. Rana will also serve on a panel exploring the wide variety of health careers and how students can access them.

🗓️ February 23

🔹 Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Day at the Capitol – Denver

Stefan and Michelle will represent The Attainment Network at the State Capitol. Sponsored by the Homegrown Talent Coalition, the event is designed to elevate career-connected learning and policy efforts that help Colorado learners earn college credit, industry credentials, and real-world experience.

🗓️ February 25

🔹 State of the Data Convening – Virtual

Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. for an update on the progress of Colorado’s Longitudinal Data System. Partners from OIT, the Better Data for Better Decisions Coalition, CEEMI, and The Attainment Network will share milestones, lessons learned, and what’s ahead. Register here

We hope to see you at one of these events, or hear from you if you're working on similar efforts in your region. Let's keep the momentum going!

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