Career-Connected L/Earning Conference
The Attainment Network’s Career-Connected L/Earning Conference connects leaders in K-12, postsecondary education, industry, government, and philanthropy to share ideas, innovations, and best practices. Together, we aim to transform education-to-workforce systems, creating pathways to meaningful careers for learners and meeting critical workforce needs.

2026 Career-Connected L/Earning Conference
Build your capacity to turn policy and ideas into education-to-workforce pathways that deliver real economic mobility. Join peers from across the Mountain West on Oct. 29-30 in Colorado Springs.
View information on our previous Career-Connected L/Earning Conferences
L/Earner Voice Symposium
The L/Earner Voice Symposium is a dynamic forum for leaders in government, education, and industry to engage with learners and earners. The collaboration is designed to ensure that new policies and strategies effectively break down barriers and create opportunities to succeed in high-value careers.

2026 L/Earner VOICE SYMPOSIUM
L/Earners Leading: Centering Learner Voice
Monday, May 18 Noon - 1:30pm
Learners and earners bring critical insights into how education and workforce systems actually function.
This interactive session highlights the power of learner and earner voices through a series of short Ted Talk-style presentations from learners and earners sharing their own experiences navigating education and career pathways. Our presenters are leading the way with development of programs and policies that support career-connected Learning outcomes.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING SERIES
Colorado is making major investments in career-connected learning, but meaningful systems change requires collaboration, shared learning, and practical tools.
The Attainment Network’s Professional Learning Series brings together leaders and practitioners working at the intersection of education, workforce, and economic mobility. Each session features national insights, Colorado examples, and interactive discussions designed to strengthen practice and accelerate progress.
All sessions are virtual and free to attend.
