Professional Learning Series

January 29, 2025

CREATING COMMUNITY AND ADVANCING LEARNING

Join us throughout 2025 for an inspiring series of virtual sessions focused on the critical issues shaping Colorado’s education-to-career systems. From data systems to credit transferability, apprenticeships, and beyond, we’ll bring together leaders and key practitioners in communities throughout the state to explore innovative practices, share actionable insights, and foster connections that advance our collective impact. Let’s come together to build a stronger community and elevate our work to the next level. 


In one-hour virtual sessions, you’ll hear from our partners all over Colorado engaging in innovative practices to strengthen education to career systems.  

Credit Transfer: Building Efficient Pathways to Success 

Thursday, March 6  

12  – 1 p.m. 

Navigating credit transfers between institutions can be a frustrating and costly barrier for learners, sometimes delaying degree completion or causing learners to abandon their education altogether. Addressing these challenges is essential for building efficient pathways to success for all learners. 

In this session, The Attainment Network along with leaders from Aims Community College and Front Range Community College will examine the current state of credit transfer, and learners with Young Invincibles will share their firsthand experiences and perspectives. Together, we’ll explore innovative solutions and practical recommendations to make credit transfer smoother and more accessible for all learners. 

Apprenticeships for All: Driving Excellence and Expanding Opportunity 

Thursday, April 17  

12 – 1 p.m. 

Apprenticeships are a powerful strategy for driving organizational excellence and community impact. By designing programs that welcome talent from all backgrounds, employers can build dynamic, future-ready teams equipped to meet future challenges. 

Join The Attainment Network, Emily Griffith Technical College and Apprenticeship Colorado to learn more about the current state of apprenticeships in Colorado. Discover how employer-designed models for continuous improvement can drive success and expand opportunities for learners and organizations alike. 

San Luis Valley Partnership: A case study in employer engagement in rural education-to-career success  

Thursday, September 25 

12 - 1 p.m. 

Discover how the San Luis Valley Partnership is transforming rural education-to-career systems through collaboration and innovation. This unique partnership brings together four healthcare industry leaders, two higher education institutions, 14 school districts, and five community organizations to create career pathways that address the region’s pressing healthcare workforce needs. 

Participants will gain insights into how employers have reimagined their roles and are actively investing in and co-designing critical healthcare pathways. Learn from their experiences and explore strategies for building impactful partnerships in your own community. 

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As our nation celebrates 250 years, we're inspired to keep building toward a future where opportunity is within reach for every learner and earner. Throughout July, The Attainment Network team will join partners across Colorado and the country to strengthen career-connected learning, expand economic mobility, and build systems that help every learner and earner thrive. Here’s where you can find us this July: 🗓️ July 1 🔹 Colorado Space Institute Space Educator Bootcamp Celebration – Castle Rock Emily will join education, industry, and workforce partners to celebrate the Colorado Space Institute’s Space Educator Bootcamp and explore how educators are bringing space science and STEM learning into classrooms across Colorado. 🗓️ July 10 🔹 Regional Accountable Entity 1 San Luis Valley Programs Improvement Advisory Council Meeting – Alamosa Wes will join healthcare providers, community organizations, and regional leaders working together to strengthen healthcare programs and address the social determinants of health across the San Luis Valley. 🗓️ July 13-15 🔹 CU Badge Summit – Boulder Stefan will attend this national convening focused on the future of digital credentials and how they can expand learning and career opportunities. 🗓️ July 14-16 🔹 College Board District Success Network Conference – Denver Rana will serve on a panel exploring how schools can help students connect classroom learning to future college and career opportunities. 🗓️ July 16 🔹 Postsecondary Talent Development System Transition Advisory Committee – Denver The Transition Advisory Committee, including our own Michelle Camacho Liu, reconvenes to continue developing recommendations to guide Colorado's new unified postsecondary talent development system. 🗓️ July 20-21 🔹 ECMC Research Gathering: From Questions to Change – Minneapolis Stefan will join ECMC Foundation partners from across the country to explore how research, policy, and practice can work together to drive meaningful systems change. 🗓️ July 23 🔹 Construction Pathway Meeting – Alamosa Ashley and Wes will reconvene with education, workforce, and industry partners in the San Luis Valley to continue building a shared strategy for strengthening construction career pathways across the San Luis Valley. 🗓️ July 30 🔹 Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants Summer of Fun – Colorado Springs Michelle Payne will connect with accounting professionals, educators, and employers to explore trends in the profession and opportunities to expand mentorship and internship pathways. If you’ll be at one of these events or working on something similar, please reach out. We’d love to hear from you.