Summer in Full Bloom: The Attainment Network’s July Events
July 7, 2025
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.
๐๏ธ Tuesday, July 15
๐นSLV All Partners Meeting – San Luis Valley
๐ 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!
๐น Tech Talent Partnership – Education Task Force – Denver
๐ก Exploring collaborative strategies to grow Colorado’s tech talent pipeline.
๐๏ธ July 21–23
๐น 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.
๐๏ธ Tuesday, July 29
๐น Behavioral Health Sector Partnership Action Group Meeting –
Online
Michelle is excited to collaborate on solutions to strengthen behavioral health career pathways across Colorado.๏ปฟ
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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. ๏ปฟ
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: ๐๏ธ October 2 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 5–7 ๐น New York City Ashley will travel to NYC with a special partner for a surprise announcement. Check back for all the details! ๐๏ธ October 8 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 9–10 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 14 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 17 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 19–21 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 23 ๐น 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. ๐๏ธ October 24 ๐น 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. ๏ปฟ