June is full of opportunities for connection and collaboration
May 28, 2025
As we head into summer, The Attainment Network team looks forward to connecting with you. We’re excited to participate in a wide range of events focused on data access, economic development, adult education, and other topics that are critical to our mission of building inclusive and effective education-to-workforce systems.
Let us know if you’re planning to join us!
- Wednesday, June 3 – Eggs and the Economy: Bills, Budgets & Breakfast, Greenwood Village
Rana is attending the Common Sense Institute’s legislative Recap.
- Thursday, June 5, 2025 – Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator Demo Day, Denver
Michelle is looking forward to learning about innovative approaches to workforce development. - Tuesday, June 10 –
Alamosa Economic Development Meeting, Alamosa
Ashley looks forward to engaging with regional leaders focused on talent development and economic growth. - Monday, June 16 – Kathleen deLaski book signing, Downtown Denver
- Rana is attending the book signing for Who Needs College Anymore? Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won’t Matter’ hosted by the Donnell-Kay Foundation, Colorado Succeeds, and Willow Education
- Tuesday, June 17 –
San Luis Valley Work Based Learning Coalition, Alamosa
Ashley looks forward to continuing the work with local employers to support student internships and career exposure activities. - Friday, June 20 –
Homegrown Talent Coalition Meeting
Rana, Michelle, and Stefan will gather with a network of education and workforce partners working to align strategies for career-connected learning across Colorado. - Friday, June 20 –
OEDIT’s Colorado for All: Business Showcase & Resource Fair, Denver’s Five Points Neighborhood
Rana is excited to celebrate Colorado’s small business community.
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We’re energized by the growing momentum across Colorado to create meaningful opportunities for learners and earners to step into high-value, in-demand careers. The Attainment Network team will be on the move this month – connecting with partners across the state, celebrating the progress we’re making together, and enjoying the mountains and the wildflowers during this beautiful season. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 15 🔹 SLV All Partners Meeting – San Luis Valley 🎉 The Attainment Network Team is celebrating one year of partnership in the San Luis Valley with a panel of learners and earners sharing their experiences. Join us and check out the virtual reality headsets that are bringing career exploration activities to rural students and the mobile health clinic we’re using for CNA and MA training! 🔹 Tech Talent Partnership – Education Task Force – Denver 💡 Exploring collaborative strategies to grow Colorado’s tech talent pipeline. 🗓️ July 21–23 🔹 Badge Summit – CU Boulder Stefan is participating in this national convening on the future of digital credentials in K–12, higher ed, industry, and more. 🗓️ Tuesday, July 29 🔹 Behavioral Health Sector Partnership Action Group Meeting – Online Michelle is excited to collaborate on solutions to strengthen behavioral health career pathways across Colorado.
The Attainment Network is proud to be a trusted partner in expanding access to high-quality apprenticeships across Colorado. Last week, we were thrilled to facilitate Apprenticeship Colorado’s webinar to help employers and apprenticeship sponsors from across the state design and strengthen programs that connect learners and earners with high-value, in-demand careers. With 75 employers and apprenticeship sponsors attending, the event showcased the energy and commitment around creating effective and inclusive pathways from education to employment. We want to send a special thank you to Apprenticeship Colorado for hosting the webinar as well as our partners at Emily Griffith Technical College, and Greiner Electric for sharing tools, insights, and real-world experience to expand access to apprenticeships statewide. Couldn’t make it? Check out the slide deck , or view a recording of the entire webinar . Key Resources Shared To support new and growing programs, we explored tools and resources developed by The Attainment Network and EGTC to support continuous improvement in apprenticeship programs: Starter Questionnaire – assess your readiness and clarify your goals Resource Guide – curated supports for programs and partners Need support? The Attainment Network is available to provide you with additional support and guidance for creating strategic, effective apprenticeship programs that build your future-ready talent pipeline. Contact Libby Klingsmith, Pathways Director at Libby@attainmentnetwork.org . Additional Information Check out more resources from Apprenticeship Colorado: Apprenticeship Colorado Equal Employment Opportunity in Apprenticeship Colorado Apprenticeship Data Registered Apprenticeship Program Directory Upcoming events Keep learning through upcoming events on apprenticeships and other critical topics for our evolving education-to-workforce ecosystem. Apprenticeship Colorado Events: RAP 101 – 1st & 3rd Tuesdays | Next: July 1 at 3 p.m. Apprenticeship Monthly Exchange – 2nd Tuesdays | Next: July 8 at 1 p.m. Monthly Expansion Call – Last Mondays | Next: July 28 at 9 a.m. 👉 Learn more ®gister 👉 Subscribe to Apprenticeship Colorado’s newsletter s The Attainment Network’s free, online Professional Learning Series: State of Data: Statewide Longitudinal Data System Updates – Aug 27, 10–11 a.m. San Luis Valley Partnership: A Case Study in Employer Engagement – Sept 25, noon to 1 p.m. 2025 L/Earner Voice Symposium – Oct 2, 9–11 a.m. 👉 Register here Contact Information Collaboration between employers, apprenticeship sponsors and education is the key to building high-quality programs that are accessible to everyone. Our presenters invite you to contact them for support or guidance: Bryn Nelson , Access Team Manager, Apprenticeship Colorado bryn.nelson@state.co.us Londell Jackson , Talent Development Strategist, Apprenticeship Colorado londell.jackson@state.co.us Kevin Riebau , Dean of Apprenticeship, EGTC kevin.riebau@emilygriffith.edu Bill Bicket , Training Apprenticeship Manager, Greiner Electric bbicket@greinerelectric.com Daesha Ottem , Project Engineer, Greiner Electric dottem@greinerelectric.com