This week, The Attainment Network celebrates Rana Tarkenton as she steps into the role of Chief Executive Officer.  

After serving as our Chief Operating Officer for the last five years, Rana brings both continuity and a clear vision for strengthening partnerships and designing education-to-career systems that meet the needs of today’s workforce and increase opportunities for learners. 

"As I step into the role of CEO at The Attainment Network, I feel honored and deeply grateful for the privilege of serving this team, our partners, and our communities," said Tarkenton. "These are challenging times for many in education and workforce development. Economic shifts, policy changes, and evolving career pathways require us to double down on collaboration and think creatively about how to support learners and earners while meeting the needs of employers. Even in uncertainty, one thing remains clear: partnership and intentional collaboration are required to create lasting opportunities." 

Under Rana’s leadership, The Attainment Network will continue working alongside partners to: 
✅ Amplify learner and earner voices through meaningful engagement 
✅ Foster meaningful collaboration among education, workforce, community leaders, and state-level policymakers 
✅ Advance best practices and policies that break down barriers and expand access to meaningful careers 

“By working together, we are driving lasting change that ensures every learner—regardless of background—can step confidently into a high-value career,” Tarkenton emphasized. 

Later this month, we will celebrate the incredible impact our departing CEO has had on this organization. Today, we celebrate Rana, and we invite our partners and community members to connect with Rana and join us in this important work. If you'd like to collaborate or share insights, reach out to us at admin@attainmentnetwork.org