We’re Celebrating Progress and Looking Ahead

December 11, 2025

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

๐Ÿ”น 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

๐Ÿ”น 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

๐Ÿ”น 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.


๐Ÿ—“๏ธ December 16

๐Ÿ”น 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.


๏ปฟ๐Ÿ”น 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.


๐Ÿ—“๏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.


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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: ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 1 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 10 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 13-15 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 14-16 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 16 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 20-21 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 23 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ July 30 ๐Ÿ”น 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. ๏ปฟ