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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We’ve hit the ground running in this new year, and we are so excited about the work ahead with our partners across the state. From financial literacy fairs to rural workforce strategy sessions to celebrating our shared successes, The Attainment Network team is diving into 2026 with purpose and partnership. Here’s where you can find us this January: 🗓️ January 20 🔹Jeffco Public Schools State of the District — Lakewood Rana will join Jeffco Public Schools to celebrate recent achievements and to hear an update from Superintendent Tracy Dorland on the district’s progress, priorities and vision for the future. 🔹 Opportunity Now Celebration — Governor’s Residence, Denver Rana and Stefan will attend this special event hosted by OEDIT to celebrate the continued success of the Opportunity Now Colorado grant program. Recipients will be announced of new performance-based grants to strengthen Colorado’s education-to-employment ecosystem. 🗓️ January 23 🔹 Northfield FAB Life (Financial Literacy) Fair — Denver Michelle will support ECMC’s FAB Life event at Northfield High School, where students will take part in an interactive simulation to build real-world financial literacy skills. 🗓️ January 27 🔹 Alamosa Economic Development Meeting — Alamosa Ashley will join regional leaders in the San Luis Valley for this recurring convening to align on economic development priorities and explore workforce collaboration opportunities. 🗓️ January 28 🔹 COBRT State of the State with Governor Polis — Denver Rana will attend the Colorado Business Roundtable’s State of the State gathering, featuring Governor Jared Polis and business, education, and civic leaders discussing Colorado’s economic and policy outlook.  We’re excited to be back in action after a restful holiday break. If you’ll be at any of these events we’d love to connect!