Across Colorado and off to Washington, D.C. and Atlanta

The Attainment Network team is joining partners statewide and nationally to advance student success, community collaboration, and bold pathways to economic mobility and opportunity.

Here’s where you can find us in September:

🗓️ September 11–12
🔹 Pathways to Success: Celebrating a Decade of Impact – Washington, D.C.
Michelle will join education and workforce leaders to celebrate a decade of JPMorganChase investments driving innovation in career-connected pathways.

🔹 Colorado HSI Summit – Glenwood Springs
Katherine will travel to Colorado Mountain College, joining education leaders and students from across the state to advance equity, connection, and student success at Colorado’s Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

🗓️ September 16–18
🔹 StriveTogether Cradle to Career Conference – Atlanta, GA
Rana and Michelle are excited to join Rocky Mountain Partnership and leaders from across the country to explore strategies that put every learner on a path to economic mobility.

🔹 Chronicle Festival – Online
Libby and Michelle are tapping into to this virtual event to learn about the challenges facing higher education and explore the innovations shaping the future.

🗓️ September 18
🔹 Aurora Public Schools Foundation Relentless Gala – Aurora
Stefan will attend the 13th annual gala at the Gaylord Rockies Resort, celebrating APS students and raising funds to expand opportunities for learners.

🔹 San Luis Valley Harvest Connections – Alamosa
Ashley will connect with employers, workforce partners, and community organizations to strengthen relationships, share opportunities, and support learners and earners in the Valley.

🗓️ September 25
🔹 The Attainment Network’s Case Study on the San Luis Valley Career Connected Pathways Partnership – Virtual
Explore how rural communities are coming together to meet employer needs and expand opportunities for learners and earners in healthcare careers. Register Here for the latest session in The Attainment Network’s Professional Learning Series.

🔹 Young Invincibles Student Voice Coalition Kickoff – Virtual
Michelle and Katherine will join the new members of the YI Student Voice Coalition to prepare for the 2026 legislative session and discuss opportunities for student-led advocacy at the state and federal levels.

And a sneak peek at October...

🗓️ October 2
🔹 L/Earner Voice Symposium – Virtual
Join learners, earners, educators, employers, and policymakers as we work to reimagine career advising systems that meet the needs of Colorado’s future workforce. Register today for this free online event.

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