NEWS & UPDATES

We’ve been busy this month! So busy, in fact, that we’re a tiny bit late in sharing all the places and spaces our team will be visiting. As 2025 winds down, we are looking forward to learning, sharing, and connecting with partners across the state and the nation who share our commitment to education-to-career transformation. 🗓️ December 2–5 🔹 CivicLab Convening – Savannah, GA Libby joined this national gathering hosted by CivicLab, focused on strengthening civic infrastructure, collaboration, and systems change. 🗓️ December 5 🔹 Young Invincibles Policy Shark Tank – Denver Katherine and Michelle attended this exciting event to hear young leaders pitch their policy ideas across education, workforce, and health. 🔹 Prosperity and Progress Celebration – Denver Rana, Michelle, and Katherine joined partners and Prosperity Denver Fund to celebrate the impact of collective investments in student success and economic mobility and to celebrate the unveiling of their new logo and branding campaign 🗓️ December 10 🔹 Cañon City ICAP in Action Tour – Cañon City Ashley and SLV partners will tour Cañon City High School’s Innovation Center to learn from their success with ICAP implementation and career exploration programming. 🔹 Release of Talent Development Recommendations – Denver Rana will join other state, education and workforce leaders for the release of the state agency recommendations required by Governor Polis’ Executive Order to reimagine Colorado’s talent development systems. 🗓️ December 11 🔹 Emily Griffith Foundation Holiday Party – Denver Rana is joining partners and friends for this annual celebration of Emily Griffith Foundation’s work and impact. 🗓️ December 16 🔹 Talent Pipeline Report Release – Virtual We’re all tuning into as the Colorado Workforce Development council releases the 2025 Colorado Talent Pipeline Report . We’re excited to see the data on workforce supply and demand, hear about the most in-demand occupations, and explore policy recommendations to strengthen Colorado’s talent ecosystem.  🔹 Introduction to Workforce Pell Webinar – Virtual Michelle will attend this national webinar exploring the rollout of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expanded Pell Grant access for short-term workforce programs. 🗓️ December 24 - January 2 Our team will be slowing down over the holidays, reflecting on a year of growth, learning, and collaboration – and refueling for a new year full of partnership and progress.

This has been a difficult year for Colorado’s educators and system leaders, who have carried the weight of economic uncertainty, public pressure, and shifting demands on both K-12 and higher education. Their challenges prompted us to pause and consider what it truly means to serve as an intermediary and a supportive partner. We found ourselves acting with intention to clarify where we can add the most value and ensure that our work meets the moment At the same time, 2025 has been one of transition and transformation for The Attainment Network. A leadership transition, the launch of new learning opportunities for our partners, and the addition of new areas of consulting engagements have required much from our team and reaffirmed our commitment to equitable career-connected learning opportunities in Colorado. Through it all I’ve been reminded how systems change happens – not in giant leaps, but in the steady steps of people with a shared purpose. Stepping into the role of CEO last April was both centering and energizing. Over the course of my career, I’ve focused on helping learners and earners succeed – creating opportunities, removing barriers, and supporting growth – and taking on this leadership role at this moment underscored the importance of our work and the commitment it requires. The stakes feel higher, the opportunities more profound, and what gives me the greatest optimism isn’t just what we accomplished this year, but how we showed up: with authenticity, humility, and a solution-oriented mindset; by supporting each other to meet a high bar of excellence; and by staying centered on the learners and earners who rely on us. I’m deeply grateful to lead alongside a team and partners who approach this work with care, clarity, and unwavering commitment, especially at a time when it matters so much. One of the most tangible demonstrations of this commitment was the launch of our professional learning series. What began as a simple question – How can we continue to support and foster our community of professionals who are dedicated to reshaping education-to-workforce systems? – evolved into a statewide learning series for more than a thousand people. Our Professional Learning Series became a space where partners could share promising practices as well as wrestle with challenges. And our annual Learner Voice Symposium lifted up the perspectives of learners and earners as we think about the career advising systems we’ll need to realize the promise of our state’s Big Three priorities around postsecondary credit, industry-recognized credentials, and work-based learning. Our events affirmed what we’ve long believed: when people have a strong community of professional support, systems get stronger. This spirit of focus and alignment also led us to elevate career advising as a priority area. Colorado has made significant investments in career-connected learning and workforce development – from CTE and concurrent enrollment to industry-recognized credentials, work-based learning, skills-based hiring, career-connected campuses, apprenticeships, and the substantial Opportunity Now grants. Yet our 2025 Colorado Career Advising Report shows that learners still face a fragmented advising landscape. By focusing more deeply on career advising, we are addressing the connective tissue of the system – the personalized, holistic guidance that helps learners make sense of their experiences, purpose, and possibilities – and ensuring Colorado’s investments translate into clear, attainable pathways for every learner and earner. And this year, we saw what’s possible when communities rally around a shared vision. In the San Luis Valley, we celebrated one year of partnership and reached major milestones in workforce development – including expanding pathways to high-value, in-demand healthcare careers at 11 high schools in the Valley. This partnership showed what local leaders can accomplish when supported by an intermediary focused on aligning systems, building capacity, and maintaining momentum towards outcomes. This year also marked the continued evolution of our consulting work, as new and existing partners turned to The Attainment Network for strategic guidance and implementation support. We partnered with Apprenticeship Colorado to host a statewide webinar that helped employers and practitioners better understand the underpinnings of effective apprenticeships. We stepped into new terrain with Elevate Quantum, being selected to develop a strategic communications plan for an emerging career pathways that can feel intimidating – even mysterious – but which holds extraordinary promise for Colorado’s economic future. And with Colorado Workforce Development Council, we gathered stakeholder feedback to inform the state’s interests in developing a system for learning and employment records (LERs) that would make comprehensive, portable, digital records of learners’ skills, achievements, and education that they can easily access and control. ……. Across all of this work, one theme kept resurfacing: Colorado’s future will be built through intentional partnership. When community and industry leaders, educators, funders, and policymakers – with the support of intermediaries – work in partnership, something powerful happens. The barriers start falling away as we take steady steps together to build an education-to-workforce system that supports learners and earners and meets critical workforce needs. To everyone who partnered with us this year – thank you. Your dedication, your curiosity, and your belief in what’s possible are what strengthens our communities. Here’s to our momentum-building partnership in 2025 – and the future we’re creating together. — Rana Tarkenton, CEO The Attainment Network

Ask anyone on the street what they know about the nascent quantum industry, and after the initial blank stare, they’re likely to mention the Quantum Realm from The Avengers . But the coming quantum revolution isn’t fiction. It’s real, and it’s poised to power next-generation quantum computers, sensors, and secure communication systems that will transform industries across Colorado and the world. Colorado Governor Jared Polis has made quantum technology a top statewide priority, calling it a once-in-a-generation opportunity to position Colorado as a national hub for innovation and high-value careers. Leaders in Arizona and New Mexico are also on the leading edge of this emerging industry. Through the Elevate Quantum Tech Hub , education, industry, and government partners across the region are working together to define and build the talent pipeline needed to fuel this fast-growing field. To support the effort, they selected The Attainment Network to provide guidance on engaging and communicating with key stakeholders in the K-12, postsecondary, and workforce sectors. The first assignment? Craft a messaging strategy that demystifies quantum , explaining it in simple terms that don’t require a Ph.D. in physics to understand. Easy, right?

Beyond Data: Using Evidence for Informed Decision Making

The Attainment Network is excited to announce two new opportunities to join our team! We’re hiring two Program Coordinators to support our work advancing equitable education-to-career systems across Colorado - including one position dedicated to serving the Southern Colorado / San Luis Valley region. Our Program Coordinators play a key role in connecting partners, supporting professional learning events, and ensuring smooth implementation across multiple statewide initiatives. These positions offer a chance to work collaboratively with educators, employers, and community partners who are driving meaningful systems change. If you’re an organized, mission-driven professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment — we’d love to hear from you! 📄 Learn more and apply Join us in shaping the future of education and workforce development in Colorado!

This November, The Attainment Network team is showing up in spaces that reflect our mission as we seek to strengthen connections and amplify our mission to evolve school-to-career systems across Colorado and beyond. Whether it’s supporting rural partners in the San Luis Valley, engaging with students and employers at a career fair, or presenting on systems transformation at a national convening, we’re excited to keep learning and leading alongside our partners and collaborators. Here’s where you can find us this November: 🗓️ November 3–5 🔹 Purpose Jam – Denver Katherine and Michelle will attend this multi-day gathering hosted by The Purpose Commons, bringing together young people, educators, funders, and researchers around one big idea: that every young person deserves a life filled with purpose and possibility. 🗓️ November 4 🔹 MSU Denver 60th Anniversary Presidential Luncheon – Denver Rana will join University leaders, alumni, faculty, and friends to celebrate six decades of innovation and inclusion at MSU Denver and its enduring impact on higher education in Colorado. 🗓️ November 10 🔹 SLV All-Partner Meeting – Alamosa Ashley will connect with regional leaders to share updates and coordinate efforts across education, workforce, and healthcare initiatives in the San Luis Valley. 🗓️ November 12 🔹 SLV Career Fair – Alamosa Ashley is working with our partners in the Valley to connect high school and college learners with local employers, training providers, and work-based learning opportunities in high-demand fields. 🔹 CDE Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Regional Training – Denver Michelle will attend this training to support districts and schools in navigating recent PWR updates resulting from the 2025 legislative session – including new funding, changes to school and district accountability, and tools aligned with “The Big Three.” 🔹 Colorado CTE Data Summit – Denver Stefan will join CTE leaders and data professionals for two days of insights, skill-building, and updates on statewide data initiatives, including the Colorado Longitudinal Data System. 🔹 ECMC Foundation Rural Impact Initiative Reception – Denver Stefan and Rana will attend this reception at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference . The event will bring together leaders, researchers, and practitioners committed to strengthening postsecondary access and success in rural communities. 🗓️ November 17–19 🔹 Next: The 2025 Complete College America Annual Convening – Baltimore Katherine and Michelle will present on how to use design thinking and cross-sector collaboration protocols to drive consensus and action in career-connected learning systems. They’ll join leaders from across the country to share strategies that position higher education as a force for transformation. We hope to see you at one of these events or hear from you if you're working on similar efforts. As always, we’re eager to connect, collaborate, and amplify what’s working.

Highlights from the 2025 Learner Voice Symposium

Reanna Werner, Co-Founder of Savvion HQ in Colorado Springs, brings a unique blend of experience across human resources, workforce development, and small business leadership to her role on The Attainment Network Board. Reanna is deeply committed to building resilient talent pathways that support both learner success and business growth. In this Board Spotlight , she shares the motivation behind her involvement, a piece of advice that still shapes her leadership, and why aligning education and workforce systems is critical to Colorado’s economic future. Q: What inspired you to get involved with The Attainment Network, and why is expanding education and career opportunities for learners and earners so important to you? I joined The Attainment Network because I believe education and workforce development are the engines of economic vitality. Ensuring we have a skilled workforce not only opens doors for learners and earners, it strengthens businesses and communities alike. My background in HR, apprenticeships, and workforce partnerships has shown me that when people are equipped with skills and pathways to grow, entire regions thrive. Q: How have your personal or professional experiences shaped your understanding of the shifts needed in our education-to-workforce systems to better support learners and meet industry needs? My career has given me a 360-degree view of the education-to-workforce pipeline. From leading corporate HR to running my own business, to advising small businesses, and working directly within workforce systems, I’ve been able to see both sides of the equation—what employers truly need and what learners are prepared to bring. That perspective has shown me the importance of aligning education with the rapidly changing demands of industry, especially as technology, skills, and business models evolve. I’ve also seen how critical it is to support learners with not only technical skills, but also pathways, mentorship, and access to real-world experiences like apprenticeships. Meeting industry needs isn’t just about filling jobs—it’s about building adaptable, resilient talent pipelines that benefit both employers and communities. Q: What’s a piece of career advice you’ve received that still sticks with you, and who offered you that advice? A piece of advice that has always stayed with me came from my former boss and mentor, who told me to “always sit in the front row.” It’s simple but powerful—by sitting up front, you stay more engaged, retain more, and position yourself to be noticed. Over time, I’ve seen how true this is, not just in classrooms or meetings, but in every professional setting. Those who lean in, take the front row, and fully engage often find more opportunities for growth and advancement. Q: Looking ahead, what excites you most about the future of The Attainment Network and its impact on learners, earners, and entire communities across the state? What excites me most about the future of The Attainment Network is its ability to directly strengthen Colorado’s economic vitality. By aligning education and workforce systems, we can ensure employers have access to the skilled talent they need to innovate and grow. That not only fuels business competitiveness but also creates more resilient career pathways for learners and earners. The result is a stronger, more adaptable workforce that drives prosperity for entire communities across the state. Q: What book is on your bedside table? Would you recommend it? Why or why not? It’s hard for me to pick just one book—I usually have four to six going at a time. Right now, I’m reading $100M Leads by Alex Hormozi as part of an office book club, A More Beautiful Question by Warren Berger, and re-reading Traction by Gino Wickman. Each one challenges me to think differently about growth, leadership, and problem-solving. And alongside those, I always keep my Bible close as a source of grounding and perspective.  I’d recommend all of them for different reasons: Hormozi for entrepreneurial strategy, Berger for cultivating curiosity, Wickman for business discipline, and the Bible for timeless wisdom and reflection.

Catalysts for Connection: The Critical Role of Intermediaries in Education-to-Career Pathways

On behalf of the San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Partnership , The Attainment Network was proud to accept the Power of Partnership Trailblazer Award from Transfr for the innovative use of virtual reality to expand career exploration opportunities for rural learners. Through a collaboration between local school districts , the Boys & Girls Club of the San Luis Valley , and The Attainment Network , VR headsets are bringing immersive, hands-on career exploration experiences directly to learners across the region. Special thanks to the LOR Foundation and CHFA for generously donating the headsets , which make these high-quality opportunities possible. We’re honored to be part of this extraordinary partnership. We’re proving that innovation can bridge gaps and expand opportunities for learners across rural Colorado. 

As part of The Attainment Network’s ongoing Professional Learning Series , last week we hosted a case study highlighting the San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Partnership – a powerful example of how rural communities are meeting critical healthcare workforce needs while creating economic mobility for learners and earners. Participants from across the state joined us to hear inspiring stories from students, employers, and educators working together to build and sustain healthcare pathways in the San Luis Valley. Key Takeaways Grow-your-own approach Local healthcare employers in the San Luis Valley are fully engaged with secondary and postsecondary educators, and community organizations to develop an effective, locally rooted talent pipeline. Innovative strategies A mobile learning lab, VR headsets, dual credit options, and paid internships are bringing high-quality training and career exploration opportunities directly to students – starting in high school. Upskilling with support Wraparound supports such as childcare, transportation, and career navigation are critical to the success of learners and earners. Partnership and communication Cross-sector collaboration, with The Attainment Network serving as an intermediary, ensures alignment, accountability, and shared impact. A roadmap for the future Building on healthcare successes, partners see this model as a way forward for other industries across Colorado. Access Webinar Materials View the slides View the recording | Passcode: B?d$k2tS For additional information about the San Luis Valley Career-Connected Pathways Partnership, please contact Ashley Maestas , Pathways Director at The Attainment Network, at ashley@attainmentnetwork.org.

Our schedule this fall is filled with events and opportunities that elevate learner and earner voices, strengthen rural and statewide partnerships, and connect us to others working to shape what’s next for Colorado’s education-to-workforce ecosystem. From engaging in conversations about the quantum industry to attending career narrative workshops, our team will be in rooms – and Zooms – across the state and beyond. Here’s where you can find us this October: 🗓️ October 2 🔹 L/Earner Voice Symposium – Virtual It’s not too late to join us for our L/Earner Voice Symposium, from 9 to 11 a.m. on Oct. 2. We’re centering learners and earners in conversations about reimagining career advising systems. Register Here. 🗓️ October 5–7 🔹 New York City Ashley will travel to NYC with a special partner for a surprise announcement. Check back for all the details! 🗓️ October 8 🔹 Homegrown Talent Coalition Happy Hour – Denver Stefan looks forward to connecting with partners and supporters at Bigsby’s Folly to celebrate the progress of locally grown, community-driven career pathways. 🗓️ October 9–10 🔹 Colorado Project 2.0 Learning Tour – Steamboat Springs Ashley will continue this learning tour, hosted by the Scrivner Institute and the Joseph Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs at DU, exploring innovation and collaboration in Northwest Colorado. 🗓️ October 14 🔹 San Luis Valley All-Partner Meeting – Virtual Rana, Ashley and Katherine are excited to connect with our SLV partners to share updates and align on next steps to advance healthcare and career-connected learning pathways. 🗓️ October 17 🔹 Quantum Leap Forward Day – Red Rocks Community College, Lakewood Michelle and Katherine will join School administrators and curriculum coordinators, and K–12 and CTE educators across all subjects for a hands-on workshop introducing quantum science and strategies to spark student interest and integrate quantum concepts into classrooms across Colorado. 🗓️ October 19–21 🔹 Global Innovation Summit + Competitiveness Conversations – Pittsburgh, PA Michelle will represent The Attainment Network at this national convening focused on innovation at the intersection of health, AI, and workforce transformation. 🗓️ October 23 🔹 Rocky Mountain Partnership – State of the Partnership Luncheon – Denver Michelle and Rana will attend this annual event to celebrat e Rocky Mountain Partnership’s progress and continue the work of ensuring 71,000 young people reach key milestones by 2030. 🗓️ October 24 🔹 Colorado Career Development Association Fall Conference: "The Stories We Live” – Virtual Libby will participate in this professional learning event focused on the power of narrative tools to enhance career development conversations with learners of all ages. We hope to see you at some of these events – or hear from you if you're working on similar efforts. We’re always eager to connect, collaborate, and amplify what's working. 

Five months after stepping into the CEO role at The Attainment Network, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that have mattered most – not the ones I expected, but the ones I’ve experienced. Leading through uncertainty, shaping vision, and building trust require more than strategy. They demand presence, honesty, and the courage to stay grounded in who you are. As CEO of an intermediary organization driving cross-sector systems change – connecting K–12 education, higher education, and workforce partners – my leadership must balance diverse perspectives, shifting priorities, and complex stakeholder dynamics across the education-to-workforce ecosystem. These five lessons are shaping how I lead today. I offer them not as a formula, but as a reflection, in case you, too, are navigating change, building something new, or wondering if you’re doing it “right.” Lesson 1: You Still Get to Be You – Whew! I didn’t know exactly how my leadership style might need to change as CEO, but I expected the role would call for some significant adjustments. I imagined myself drawing harder lines, becoming more serious, focusing on tasks I didn’t necessarily enjoy, or stepping away from the work I love: the creative, connective parts of leading that have always energized me and my teams. I imagined I’d need to keep more distance to manage the pressure and pace. But that image didn’t bring me joy or satisfaction. After some reflection, I chose a different approach. Instead of accepting a preconceived and superficial notion of leadership, I decided to be different – to invite more people in, leading authentically with humility and humor. I found that it softens the ground and opens up connections. One of my favorite ways of leaning into this approach has been to host a no-work-talk-allowed gathering at my house for women leaders across our education-to-workforce ecosystem (The Creative Crew), where we share our creative sides – hobbies, art, and passions – over wine. The first gathering was joyful and surprisingly deep. In this role as the leader of an intermediary, I’ve learned that authentic connection is foundational to our success. It’s how we build trusted partnerships that span education and workforce systems, and it allows us to have an impact through influence rather than power. On several occasions, I’ve reached out to others in the ecosystem with whom there have been perceived or real barriers to partnership in the past. I said: Let’s start again and see what we can do together. These have been some of the most valuable and productive conversations I’ve had. It doesn’t always reshape the relationship, but it sets a tone for what’s possible and signals the type of leader that I want to be – one who is brave enough to initiate a potentially uncomfortable conversation in the hope of shaping a stronger partnership. I don’t expect instant results from a single exchange, but I'll keep trying. I truly believe that if I leave the door open, I’ll build trust that will, over time, make progress possible. Lesson 2: Titles Grant Access, but Trust Builds Influence Having “CEO” in my title has undeniably changed how some people see me. My ideas are received differently, and my calendar fills more quickly. In our field, the title may open doors to funders and partners, but lasting influence depends on credibility, follow-through, and authentic relationships – especially when working across sectors with different goals, needs, and motivations. If you don’t bring people along, nothing changes. I’ve learned to slow down, share more, and co-create the path forward with the people I want to move with. When we open up space for listening and collaboration, we build the trust that motivates people to show up and support the vision. I’ve seen this in action in our partnerships across the state. I try not to leave a meeting without asking, in some form, “What can I do for you?” Lesson 3: Decision-Making Requires Clarity – and Flexibility As I stepped into the role, very quickly we had to decide where to place our big bets in an uncertain ecosystem where anything could happen – or nothing at all. With input from the team, signals on the horizon, and a mix of educated guesses and calculated risks, we got clear on our strategic priorities. At the same time, we held onto a vision expansive enough to shift and pivot as new opportunities emerged. But clarity alone wasn’t enough. Even after aligning around our direction, it requires ongoing collaboration, dialogue, and patience to bring it to life. Staying open to feedback, listening closely to our partners, and creating space for iteration is helping to ensure our decisions will lead to the impact we are seeking. Lesson 4: You Can’t Skip the Inner Work I’m unlearning manufactured urgency, self-doubt, and the belief that I always have to be “on.” Clear thinking and creative ideas need calm moments, reflection, and time to process out loud with others. I’ve stopped sitting back in rooms out of worry that my ideas aren’t polished enough, because my leadership and our work deserve a seat at the table. That shift didn’t come from the strategic plan – it came from a somewhat uncomfortable self-awareness that it was necessary. Recently, I invited feedback from a longtime partner, even though I wasn’t sure I wanted to hear it. But I knew they were looking out for our best interests. If I hadn’t created space for that feedback in a moment of openness and reflective confidence, we would have missed an opportunity to move important work forward. Lesson 5: Communication Is Culture One of the smallest but most meaningful practices has been my weekly CEO updates to the team. These weekly emails help keep communication open, make space for feedback, and support shared ownership across the team. The updates are just one of several ways I’m striving to live our values. I believe each action – whether it’s changing team members’ titles to better reflect their roles, inviting the whole team into fundraising conversations, and being transparent about our direction – reinforces a simple truth: culture isn’t just what we say, it’s what we practice. I also now reserve time every Friday to process and follow up. I used to rush to respond in the small gaps between meetings during the week, but slowing down has made the work better. I’ve found that if something isn’t time-sensitive, it’s often more productive to let it breathe a bit before responding. I call it “percolating.” Open communication is especially critical in our intermediary role, where shared ownership and transparency keep diverse teams aligned and engaged. These practices ensure I don’t miss opportunities that simply need space to surface – like program improvement ideas, new partnerships, and funding leads. And since we’re a fully remote team, this kind of intentional communication matters even more internally. I’m proud that our team is close-knit and well-coordinated, even though we’re spread across the state. We bring diversity of thought and experience to our work, and by keeping lines of communication open and transparent, we’re ready for the hard days and able to make the most of the good ones. There’s still much I don’t know, and I’m really okay with that – maybe even grateful. These first five months have reminded me that leadership isn’t about conforming to a fixed idea of what a leader “should” be, following a strict playbook, or adopting someone else’s style. Instead, it’s about showing up authentically, inviting others in, and creating the conditions for people and partnerships to thrive in the space I’m shaping. Making the internal transition from COO to CEO has given me a unique perspective on continuity and growth – on honoring what’s been built while steering toward what’s next. Leadership, I’m learning, is something I define for myself every day by meeting the moment. It’s a process, a practice, and a path of becoming more fully who I am. And I’m grateful for every step of the journey.

The Attainment Network team is joining partners statewide and nationally to advance student success, community collaboration, and bold pathways to economic mobility and opportunity. Here’s where you can find us in September: 🗓️ September 11–12 🔹 Pathways to Success: Celebrating a Decade of Impact – Washington, D.C. Michelle will join education and workforce leaders to celebrate a decade of JPMorganChase investments driving innovation in career-connected pathways. 🔹 Colorado HSI Summit – Glenwood Springs Katherine will travel to Colorado Mountain College, joining education leaders and students from across the state to advance equity, connection, and student success at Colorado’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions. 🗓️ September 16–18 🔹 StriveTogether Cradle to Career Conference – Atlanta, GA Rana and Michelle are excited to join Rocky Mountain Partnership and leaders from across the country to explore strategies that put every learner on a path to economic mobility. 🔹 Chronicle Festival – Online Libby and Michelle are tapping into to this virtual event to learn about the challenges facing higher education and explore the innovations shaping the future. 🗓️ September 18 🔹 Aurora Public Schools Foundation Relentless Gala – Aurora Stefan will attend the 13th annual gala at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, celebrating APS students and raising funds to expand opportunities for learners. 🔹 San Luis Valley Harvest Connections – Alamosa Ashley will connect with employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to strengthen relationships, share opportunities, and support learners and earners in the Valley.  🗓️ September 25 🔹 The Attainment Network’s Case Study on the San Luis Valley Career Connected Pathways Partnership – Virtual Explore how rural communities are coming together to meet employer needs and expand opportunities for learners and earners in healthcare careers. Register Here for the latest session in The Attainment Network’s Professional Learning Series. 🔹 Young Invincibles Student Voice Coalition Kickoff – Virtual Michelle and Katherine will join the new members of the YI Student Voice Coalition to prepare for the 2026 legislative session and discuss opportunities for student-led advocacy at the state and federal levels. And a sneak peek at October... 🗓️ October 2 🔹 L/Earner Voice Symposium – Virtual Join learners, earners, educators, employers, and policymakers as we work to reimagine career advising systems that meet the needs of Colorado’s future workforce. Register today for this free online event.