This November, The Attainment Network team is showing up in spaces that reflect our mission as we seek to strengthen connections and amplify our mission to evolve school-to-career systems across Colorado and beyond. Whether it’s supporting rural partners in the San Luis Valley, engaging with students and employers at a career fair, or presenting on systems transformation at a national convening, we’re excited to keep learning and leading alongside our partners and collaborators. 

Here’s where you can find us this November: 

🗓️ November 3–5 
🔹 Purpose Jam – Denver
Katherine and Michelle will attend this multi-day gathering hosted by The Purpose Commons, bringing together young people, educators, funders, and researchers around one big idea: that every young person deserves a life filled with purpose and possibility. 

🗓️ November 4 
🔹 MSU Denver 60th Anniversary Presidential Luncheon – Denver
Rana will join University leaders, alumni, faculty, and friends to celebrate six decades of innovation and inclusion at MSU Denver and its enduring impact on higher education in Colorado. 

🗓️ November 10 
🔹 SLV All-Partner Meeting – Alamosa
Ashley will connect with regional leaders to share updates and coordinate efforts across education, workforce, and healthcare initiatives in the San Luis Valley. 

🗓️ November 12 
🔹 SLV Career Fair – Alamosa
Ashley is working with our partners in the Valley to connect high school and college learners with local employers, training providers, and work-based learning opportunities in high-demand fields. 

🔹 CDE Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Regional Training – Denver
Michelle will attend this training to support districts and schools in navigating recent PWR updates resulting from the 2025 legislative session – including new funding, changes to school and district accountability, and tools aligned with “The Big Three.” 

🔹 Colorado CTE Data Summit – Denver
Stefan will join CTE leaders and data professionals for two days of insights, skill-building, and updates on statewide data initiatives, including the Colorado Longitudinal Data System. 

🔹 ECMC Foundation Rural Impact Initiative Reception – Denver  
Stefan and Rana will attend this reception at the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE) Annual Conference. The event will bring together leaders, researchers, and practitioners committed to strengthening postsecondary access and success in rural communities. 

🗓️ November 17–19 
🔹 Next: The 2025 Complete College America Annual Convening  – Baltimore
Katherine and Michelle will present on how to use design thinking and cross-sector collaboration protocols to drive consensus and action in career-connected learning systems. They’ll join leaders from across the country to share strategies that position higher education as a force for transformation. 

We hope to see you at one of these events or hear from you if you're working on similar efforts. As always, we’re eager to connect, collaborate, and amplify what’s working.