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The Succeeds Prize Awards Top Colorado’s Schools and Educators with $150,000

Jamie Trafficanda September 19, 2018

2018 Colorado Student Test Scores – 6 Things You Need to Know

Kelly Caufield August 24, 2018

Four-Day School Week in Colorado: Get the Facts

Did you know that more school districts in Colorado operate on a four-day school week than in any other state? Some other fast facts: With four-day weeks becoming more prevalent across the state—particularly in rural communities—it’s important to get the

Shannon Nicholas August 14, 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.