White House Classroom to Career Summit
President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden welcomed nearly 200 workforce and education leaders at the White House Classroom to Career Summit on Nov. 13, 2024.
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Driving Impact: Annual Updates to Colorado’s Career Pathways in My Colorado Journey
Discover new career opportunities in Public Health and beyond with updated Career Pathways data in My Colorado Journey—the state’s free, secure career navigation and education exploration platform. We’ve integrated the latest industry insights to help Colorado residents make informed, impactful career decisions that align with state workforce needs.
Apprenticeship Month Highlight: R&R Head Labs Barbering Apprenticeship
Stimulus funds help small business expand registered apprenticeships in Barbering to Justice-involved Individuals.
The Start of My Apprenticeship Journey with CWDC
By Zarin Moon, CWDC Project Coordinator Apprentice
Progress for Colorado’s Green Education Pathways
A coalition of Colorado partners, including Lyra, Colorado Succeeds, the Colorado Workforce Development Council, and three rural education collaboratives, has been awarded a $750,000 grant over three years from Jobs for the Future (JFF) as part of its Quality Green Jobs Regional Challenge.
My Apprenticeship with the CWDC
CWDC Apprentice Alum and Marketing Communications Coordinator Daisy Gutierrez shares how her apprenticeship has opened doors of opportunity and helped shape her as a professional.
Gen Z Seeking Registered Apprenticeships, Careers in Skilled Trades
CWDC Stimulus Consultant Kim Flemming discusses how Gen Z is rising to meet the demand for essential occupations that sustain our state's growth and prosperity.
Creating Talent Pipelines For Colorado Businesses - What Having Apprentices Means to Me
November is Colorado Apprenticeship Month, a time when businesses, communities, and educators across the state come together to showcase their apprenticeship programs. CWDC Career Pathways Consultant Thomas Hartman, PhD, shares his experience working with apprentices and how it has benefitted him as a coach and the CWDC.
What’s On A Counselor’s Plate in Colorado? Insights from the Southwest Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Training
CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney joined the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) to launch the first of six regional trainings aimed to support schools in designing systems to implement Individual Career Academic Plans (ICAP) for all students.
State Youth Council Member Highlights Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute's Expansion of Pathways for Next Generation of Mental Health Professionals
Neesha Lenzini, a member of the CWDC State Youth Council’s subcommittee, recently discussed in an interview with CWDC and State Youth Council Administrative Assistant Katalina Garcia how Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute is pioneering new pathways and leadership opportunities for the next generation of mental health professionals.