BEL Commission

The vision of the Business Experiential-Learning (BEL) Commission is to integrate experiential learning opportunities into Colorado's talent development network. 

2021 Priorities

• Promote employer adoption of apprenticeships and suggest solutions to address employer barriers to entry
• Recommend and advocate for effective policy solutions to scale experiential learning as a key talent development strategy
• Enhance and measure equitable engagement in experiential learning opportunities across programs and funding streams
   

BEL Commission Members

BEL Commissioners are appointed by the Governor to serve an initial term of 2-3 years. Subsequent terms are two years long.

Noel David Ginsburg, Chair. CEO, Intertech Plastics, Inc

Joe Barela. Executive Director, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Angie Paccione, Ph.D. Executive Director, Colorado Department of Higher Education

Katy Anthes, Ph.D. Commissioner of Education, Colorado Department of Education

Pat Meyers, Office of Economic Development and International Trade

Lee Wheeler-Berliner. Managing Director, Colorado Workforce Development Council

Joe Garcia. Chancellor, Colorado Community College System

Alex Marrero, Ed.D. Superintendent, Denver Public Schools

Dharam Patel. Principal, The Patel Group LLC

Helen Young Hayes. Founder/CEO, Activate Workforce Solutions

Gerald Arnold. Business Manager/Financial Secretary-Treasurer, Denver Pipefitters Local #208

Gregory Meyers. Vice President Talent Acquisition, TTEC

Karen Perham-Lippman. Manager Supplier Diversity and ESG, Xcel Energy

Ken Haptonstall. Executive Director, Colorado River BOCES

Lisanne McNew. President and COO,  McNew & Associates, Inc.

Sylvia Robinson, Communications & HR Program Manager, Tolmar, Inc

Yvonne Myers. Health Systems Director, Columbine Health Systems

Michael Truitt. President, Carbon Neutral Group

 

BEL Committees

The BEL Commission has two committees comprised of BEL Commission members and representatives from other organizations.
 
Advocacy Committee:
The advocacy committee drafts and signs off on briefing statements for state and federal bills and policy relevant to the BEL Commission. 

Marketing Committee:
The marketing committee advises on the development of a strategic communications plan that builds awareness, adoption, and support for the experiential learning system. 

Executive Orders

B 2018-012 Amending Executive Order B 2016-001 Regarding the Business Experiential Learning Commission
B 2016-001 Amending Executive Order B 2015-004 Regarding the Business Experiential Learning Commission
B 2015-004 Creating the Business Experiential Learning Commission

Executive Order to appoint members - June 2022
Executive Order to appoint members - September 2021
Executive Order to appoint members - November 2020
Executive Order to reappoint members - June 2020
Executive Order to appoint new members - December 2019
Executive Order to appoint and reappoint members - July 2019
Executive Order to appoint new members - March 2019

Meeting Dates & Materials 

August 2, 2022

Agenda
Minutes

June 7, 2022

Agenda
Minutes

December 7, 2021

Agenda
Draft Minutes

October 5, 2021

Agenda
Draft Minutes

August 3, 2021

Agenda
Meeting Slides
Draft Minutes

June 8, 2021

Agenda
Draft Minutes
Meeting Slides

April 6, 2021

Agenda
Minutes
Meeting Slides

February 2, 2021

Agenda
Minutes
Meeting Slides

December 1, 2020

Agenda
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Slides

October 6, 2020

Agenda
Meeting Minutes
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August 4, 2020

Agenda
Minutes
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June 2, 2020

Agenda
Minutes
Meeting Slides
Colorado Dual Education System

April 7, 2020

Agenda
Meeting Slides
Minutes

February 4, 2020

Agenda
New CDLE WBL Unit Manager
Minutes

December 3, 2019

Agenda
​Minutes
Meeting Slides
Colorado Succeeds Update 
My Colorado Journey

October 8, 2019

Agenda
​Minutes
Meeting Slides
Office of the Future of Work
Return on Investment of Higher Education

August 6, 2019

Agenda
Minutes
Meeting Slides
CACTE
Registered Apprenticeships In Colorado
CO-HELPS USDOL Grant

To access meeting materials prior to August 2019, please contact cwdc@state.co.us