The Attainment Network Team is Hitting the Road This Spring – Let’s Connect!

April 17, 2025

Spring is in full swing, and The Attainment Network team is excited to be out and about across Colorado this April and May! We’re looking forward to learning alongside educators, employers, and community partners as we strengthen connections across the education-to-workforce landscape. 


Here’s where you can find us: 

  • Friday, April 18 Cybersecurity K12 Summit, Colorado Springs 
    Michelle will be diving into conversations about preparing students for careers in cybersecurity and advanced technology fields. 
  • Wednesday, April 23 2025 Talent Summit and 2nd Annual NOCO Sector Academy, Loveland 

         Libby, Michelle, Katherine, and Rana will be facilitating conversations with key sector partnerships. 

  • Tuesday, April 29 -- Jeffco Business and Education Summit 
    Rana and Michelle are excited to help connect local industry and business members to Jeffco Career and Technical Education programs. 
  • Wednesday, April 30 Emily Griffith Foundation’s Celebration of Women in Trades, Denver 
    Michelle is excited to support EGF and honor the women making an impact in trades. 
  • Monday, May 5 – Tuesday, May 6 National Student Readiness Network (NSRN) Convening, Atlanta 
    Rana and Michelle will be attending and connecting with national partners focused on student success and postsecondary readiness. 
  • Wednesday, May 7 Colorado Business Roundtable Future of Work Event, “Looking Around Corners,” Denver 
    Rana will be joining conversations about workforce innovation and the evolving needs of Colorado’s economy. 
  • Wednesday, May 7 - San Luis Valley Entrepreneurship and Innovation Expo 2025, “The Future of Healthcare,” Alamosa  

         Ashley will join conversations about youth workforce innovation projects and expanding the future of             healthcare in the San Luis Valley. 

  • Thursday, May 8 Career Cluster Modernization Convening, Colorado Springs 
    Libby will participate in this gathering to help shape the future of career and technical education clusters in Colorado. 
  • Friday, May 16 Southwest Opportunity Now Talent Summit, Durango 
    Rana, Ashley, Libby, and Katherine will head to Durango to collaborate with rural partners advancing inclusive career pathways. 
  • Thursday, May 22 – Friday, May 23 Bloomberg Convening on Career and Technical Education, New York 
    Rana will attend this national convening to share Colorado’s efforts and learn from CTE leaders across the country. 

These events reflect the vibrant work happening across the education-to-workforce landscape, and we’re honored to be part of it. 

Are you planning to attend any of these events? We’d love to connect! Reach out or stop by and say hello! 


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