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            @COSucceeds
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              We’re a coalition of business leaders with a vision to radically improve education and training outcomes for all learners.
              
              Denver, CO
            
            
              
              Joined October 2011
            
            
           To implement effective youth career-connected learning opportunities, it's important to advocate for more state policies supporting these programs. Learn how two of our grantees, @COSucceeds and @RodelDE, are changing systems at the policy level ➡️ 
          
            
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              Youth career-connected learning is vital: It contributes to ensuring that young people are on the path to success and builds crucial talent…
            
                
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             For #CareersInConstruction month, @COSucceeds is proud to spotlight CICC (@GoBuildCO). This year alone, CICC has placed nearly 600 students—and counting—into construction jobs. Read our blog to learn more:  https://t.co/aMay8Z9Kpv 
          
          
                
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            @COSucceeds President Scott Laband recently shared insights at the @Slalom R4 conference on employers’ talent challenges, how to engage business in building agile pipelines, and why adaptable skills matter for college, career, and beyond. Read more:  https://t.co/Pm139mzwJe 
          
          
                
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             How can employers help shape real talent solutions? @COSucceeds & @the_cwdc will dive in during our joint session at the @EDCofCO’s Drive | Lead | Succeed Conference. Join us to explore talent pipeline management frameworks & sector partnerships in action:  https://t.co/ASeg0a5uEo 
          
          
                
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             To meet Colorado’s infrastructure needs, Project SCALE & Careers in Construction Colorado (@GoBuildCO) are making it easier for high school students to pursue careers in the skilled trades. Read about it:  https://t.co/GwT5A3FEwV 
          
          
                
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             AI is reshaping work and essential skills. @COSucceeds brought together several of our member companies to discuss how Colorado can ensure every student has a pathway to success in the age of AI. Read the blog:  https://t.co/ypOr3aqkmB 
            #futureofwork #careerpathways #coloradojobs
          
          
                
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             Stronger data = stronger outcomes. When communities know what education & training programs lead to strong outcomes, more students succeed, & Colorado’s businesses thrive. That’s why we’re part of the Better Data for Better Decisions Coalition. Learn more:  https://t.co/QAUlYS6KDA 
          
          
                
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            @COSucceeds is proud to spotlight CICC @GOBuildCO for #CareersinConstruction month. This year, they trained 4,600+ students, awarded 3,000+ industry-recognized certificates, & placed nearly 600 students into construction jobs. Learn more:  https://t.co/bzJxvQMxRV 
          
          
                
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             Ben Gerig, Director of Workforce Pathways at @COSucceeds, recently attended the @USCCFoundation's TPM National Learning Network Summit. The Summit provided valuable insights into scaling employer-led collaboratives and deepening partnerships between business and education. 
          
                
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             At @COSucceeds, we believe the best solutions emerge when employers don’t just have a seat at the table but are actively leading. The Talent Academy is one example of how we’re partnering with statewide and regional leaders to make that happen. Learn more:  https://t.co/3XuxWt3Fp0 
          
          
                
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             AI is transforming jobs. As work evolves, so must the pathways that prepare learners for opportunity. On our blog, @COSucceeds President Scott Laband details why building agile, real-world pathways is more important than ever in the age of AI: 
          
            
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              AI isn’t just the next wave of technology, it is rewriting the rules of work in real time. For Colorado Succeeds, that means one thing: our pathways must keep pace […]
            
                
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             October is #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. Protecting systems is essential, but so are the people behind the firewalls. Colorado depends on strong talent pipelines to open doors to tech & cybersecurity careers. Learn how regions are planning to build them:  https://t.co/ng7Vn3MtpC 
          
          
                
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             The new Colorado Wage Outcomes Results Coalition (WORC) dashboard allows learners to visualize earnings by training program and pathway. It’s another step toward real-world data empowering people to make informed decisions. Check out the dashboard: 
          
                
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             This week, @COSucceeds President Scott Laband joined @edstrategygroup's webinar to celebrate the launch of "Forging Futures," their new report on building pathways that prepare young people for success in a rapidly changing workforce. Read the report: 
          
            
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              Over the past decade, states and school districts have been hard at work to better integrate career readiness into the student experience, building pathways that aim to prepare young people for a...
            
                
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             Industry credentials open doors to high-demand, high-paying jobs. When students earn these certifications, they gain tangible skills employers value. The Big Three equip graduates with the tools to pursue passion, purpose, & economic mobility. Learn more:  https://t.co/OQzqAkSgjf 
          
          
                
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             Collaboration is where new ideas take flight. At #DLS2025, leaders from across Colorado will come together to share insights, spark innovation, and build stronger communities side by side. Learn more:  https://t.co/M8Xn6atCLD 
          
          
                
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             Next week, Shannon Nicholas, VP of Policy & Advocacy at @COSucceeds, will be in conversation with education leaders from across the country, exploring how high school can be reimagined to better prepare future learners for success. Listen: 
          
            
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              Join BPC on September 29 as education leaders representing different perspectives explore the future of high school, from highly innovative learner-centered schools, classical education models,…
            
                
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            #workbasedlearning gives students hands-on experience in the workplace, bridging the gap between classroom learning & #careerreadiness. The Big Three help deliver graduates who are prepared, confident, & ready to contribute. Learn more:  https://t.co/cd78uEXpgH 
            #edcolo
          
          
                
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             Nationwide, teens considering nondegree postsecondary pathways have tripled: 12% to 38% (source: @ASA_Impact). This shift reflects growing awareness that post-high school success can take many forms and it's more important than ever to strengthen education-to-employment systems. 
          
                
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             At the Talent Academy convening in August, participants learned Strategies 2-4 of the Talent Pipeline Management (TPM) framework (@usccfoundation) which focus on defining workforce needs & identifying what successful talent pipelines look like. Learn more:  https://t.co/Q8i0Tst9Ii 
          
          
                
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