Business Voice for Education

As the business voice for education, Colorado Succeeds is committed to improving the caliber of the state education system and the competitiveness of its students. Accordingly, business leaders must be committed to the success of our educational system. Perhaps just as compelling as the civic responsibility to invest in education, is the tremendous impact the system has on the business environment. In order to accomplish its own mission, business must make a commitment to support meaningful education reform and provide its leadership and resources. Business and education are intrinsically linked in the following areas:

The business community understands that a well-educated competitive work force is the key to the continued economic growth and vitality of the state. The education system directly affects a state’s ability to attract new employees, new businesses, and employers benefit from the availability of high-quality education for their employee’s children.