We’re Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

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.
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December 2–5
๐น CivicLab Convening – Savannah, GA
Libby joined this national gathering hosted by CivicLab, focused on strengthening civic infrastructure, collaboration, and systems change.
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December 5
๐น 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.
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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
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December 10
๐น 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.
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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.
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December 11
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Emily Griffith Foundation Holiday Party – Denver
Rana is joining partners and friends for this annual celebration of Emily Griffith Foundation’s work and impact.
๐๏ธ December 16
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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.
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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.
๐๏ธ 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.

