By collaborating with K-12 education, higher education, policy, industry and nonprofits, The Attainment Network shapes education-to-career systems that empower learners and earners, meet workforce demands, and help entire communities thrive.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
DRIving collaboration and building capacity
AURORA
Expanding equitable opportunities for learners and strengthening the community.
SAN LUIS VALLEY
Creating opportunities for learners and meeting critical local workforce needs.
LEARNER VOICE
Centering on learners and earners
SYMPOSIUM
A dynamic forum bringing learners and earners together with leaders in policy, industry and education.
GRANTS
Mini-grants supporting initiatives that amplify the voices of learners and earners in shaping education-to-workforce systems.
POLICY
We elevate learner and earner perspectives into policy discussions, including the 1215 Task Force, ensuring recommendations are responsive to real needs of communities.
Many learners and earners do not fully understand the pathways that connect education and training to in-demand careers — including opportunities created by the state’s investments in the Big Three: work-based learning, industry-recognized credentials, and college credit.
Impactful advising is happening in high schools, colleges, workforce centers, and community organizations. But these services do not consistently align.
- Services operate in silos
- Advisors manage large caseloads
- Data systems are not fully integrated
- Training and best practices vary
As a result, learners experience disconnected systems rather than seamless pathways.
Through an inclusive, listening-and-learning approach, The Attainment Network will engage stakeholders across sectors and create feedback loops between local implementation and state leadership.
APPRENTICESHIPS FOR ALL
Inclusive apprenticeships are more than just a commitment to diversity; they are a proven way to drive organizational excellence and community impact. By designing programs that welcome talent from all backgrounds, employers can build robust teams equipped to meet future challenges.
The Attainment Network can guide you through every step of this journey, from self-assessment to implementation. Invest in a strategy that aligns with your company’s values and long-term goals. Explore our support tools and contact us to begin building your capacity to design or enhance an apprenticeship program that generates opportunities for diverse learners while strengthening your organization.
JEFFCO SCHOOLS PUBLIC SAFETY ACADEMY
Across the United States, law enforcement agencies are struggling to recruit and hire the next generation of public safety professionals. Jefferson County is taking the bold approach of growing its own workforce.
Jeffco Public Schools partnered with The Attainment Network to design pathways for learners to acquire the skills, knowledge, and real-world experiences they need to pursue fulfilling careers in public safety.
POLICY
Elevating and scaling best practices.
- Policy Analysis and Recommendations – Grounded in our expertise in local implementation and connections across the country, our policy analysis and recommendations aim to advance and scale best practices.
- Elevating Learner and Earner Voices – We bring perspectives from learners and earners to the table where policy discussions take place.