Colorado’s Next Governor Must Help Bridge the Skills Gap — with Better Schools
Taylor Merritt July 9, 2018
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Colorado Educators Eligible for $30,000 in Cash Prizes
Matt Majeune-Fagan July 6, 2018
Colorado Credentialing Program Expansion Will Chip Away at Our Skills Gap
If you live in the Denver Metro area, it’s no surprise that the construction industry is booming. Take a quick scan of the city skyline and you’ll count a handful of cranes on any given day. What’s less apparent, however,
Joel Pennick June 5, 2018
Changing Lives and Trajectories for Working Parents and their Families
What if in one year’s time, after offering a unique benefit to your employees, you could share the following stories? An hourly employee who is also a husband and father of three young children, received a promotion because he took
Amy Anderson May 25, 2018
Incentivizing College Savings Accounts via CollegeInvest
Did you know a child is seven-times more likely to go to college and graduate if they know they have a college savings account in their name?
Shannon Nicholas April 12, 2018
Expand Work-Based Learning via the Career Success Program
Colorado students need to be prepared for our state’s growing, middle-skill jobs, from healthcare to IT to advanced manufacturing.
Jamie Trafficanda March 14, 2018
Creating & Scaling Innovative Career and Technical Education: 5 Lessons from Colorado
“Why am I learning this? How is this relevant to my future?” In a rapidly-changing economy, our answers to these age-old questions from students are more important than ever.
Scott Laband February 16, 2018
Grand Junction Builds Sustainability into Work-Based Learning Programs
“Every day I’m a part of this environment it makes me happier and more thrilled about my life.”
Jamie Trafficanda January 31, 2018
More Work-Based Learning Means More Funding for Colorado Schools
As employers, Colorado Succeeds members know the value of high-quality, work-based learning experiences for students.
Kelly Caufield November 26, 2017
Work-Based Learning in Colorado – Guides for Business and Education
In Peyton School District, students work with $800,000 worth of the latest high-tech woods machinery and equipment. In Denver Public Schools, hundreds of students participated in career training opportunities via the CareerConnect – CareerLaunch Internship Program in 2016. These are
Shannon Nicholas November 21, 2017
St. Vrain Valley Schools Prepare Students and Community for the Future
St. Vrain Valley Schools is nestled in a suburban community that is also home to a bevy of high tech companies, construction projects, restaurants, and a host of other career opportunities requiring specialized education and certifications.
Jamie Trafficanda November 14, 2017
Accelerating Work-Based Learning at the 2017 Sectors Summit
The Sectors Summit, aimed at accelerating work-based learning statewide, was the largest gathering of its kind in Colorado. Hosted by the TalentFound Network – which includes Colorado Succeeds -the summit brought together more than 500 attendees from business, K-12 education, post-secondary
Shannon Nicholas October 23, 2017
Other Subjects
- Advocacy Letters (9)
- Member Events (8)
- Network Perspectives (26)
- Policy (16)
- Press Releases (15)
- School Choice (4)
- STEM (18)
- Teachers & Leaders (27)
- The Succeeds Prize (8)
- Work-Based Learning (31)
Recent Articles
Colorado’s Next Governor Must Help Bridge the Skills Gap — with Better Schools
Taylor Merritt July 9, 2018
Colorado Educators Eligible for $30,000 in Cash Prizes
Matt Majeune-Fagan July 6, 2018
