From Ideas to Action: The Attainment Network at the 2025 NoCo Talent Summit and Sector Academy

April 28, 2025
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The Attainment Network team was energized by the collaborative spirit at last week’s Talent Summit and Sector Academy hosted by the Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce, where Northern Colorado leaders came together to align efforts around workforce needs. 


Accelerating Progress through Collaborative Action 
We were honored to support the event and strengthen Northern Colorado’s sector partnerships by leading interactive strategy sessions for the
Finance and Non-Profit Sector Partnerships. We brought our unique brand of facilitation to the table, using clear protocols and proven tools to help partners prioritize, align, and turn ideas into tangible strategies. 

We were also proud to support the Hospitality Sector Partnership alongside Bobbie Wolfe of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, helping deepen the connection between workforce needs and community resources. 


Data-Driven Insights 

A highlight of the Summit was the presentation from TIPS Strategies, which introduced an updated Talent Supply and Demand Analysis and Labor Market Profile for Larimer and Weld Counties. This work, part of the Workforce Data and Talent 2.0 initiative, is essential for identifying gaps and opportunities in the local talent ecosystem. 


Centering Learner Purpose 

A huge thank you to Mark Perna for his insightful keynote address which resonated deeply with our mission. His emphasis on helping young people find purpose as a way to guide their education and career journeys echoes our belief in centering learner and earner voice in all program design and development. 


Together with our partners, we’re proud to support the growing momentum across Colorado to create more connected, inclusive, and responsive talent development systems

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