CareerWise Colorado

Last night, our founder and CEO, Noel Ginsburg, was inducted into the Denver Dealmakers Hall of Fame by Smart Business Dealmakers at Cherry Hills Country Club! He was nominated for his impactful career in Denver and his dedication to giving back to the community. We’re incredibly honored to be part of this group and grateful for the recognition.

This is why we do #youthapprenticeship. Seeing young people like Yumna start their journey to a successful career and become well-rounded individuals. Congratulations to her, and we all wish her smooth takeoffs and safe landings throughout her journey!

Last week, in a half-day convening with Apprenticeships for America and “Apprentice Nation” author Ryan Craig, we convened nearly 80 of Colorado’s most notable apprenticeship intermediaries, employers, civic and political leaders to talk about #apprenticeship. We were joined by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, whose commitment to apprenticeship over his near two-terms in office, is making the state a leader in this work-based learning experience for opportunity seekers. “Apprenticeships are a great way for Coloradans to build skills that will lead to a career and earn money while doing it. In Colorado we are committed to making our workforce even stronger, and ensuring Coloradans have the skills needed to fill in-demand jobs and businesses have the talent needed to drive our economy forward,” said Governor Polis. The convening kicked off with a conversation between Brent Parton, the new president of CareerWise USA and former principal deputy assistant secretary with the Employment & Training Administration at the U.S. Department of Labor and Elyse Ashburn, managing editor of WorkShift. Brent and Elyse level-set with the audience about the role of an intermediary and how they can be partners to employers, candidates and education and training providers. Brent also offered insights about the ways in which the U.S. can catch up with other developed countries in its use of apprenticeship. Participants heard from Noel Ginsburg with CareerWise Colorado, Julie Wilmes with Pinnacol Assurance, Helen Young Hayes with ActivateWork, Lily Beaver with Cyber Sainik, Liz Qualman, EdD with Colorado Mountain College, Steven King with Apprenti and Siobhan Carroll with OpenClassrooms. With gratitude to Denise Miller with Apprenticeship Colorado, Taylor McLemore with Human Potential Capital, and Julie Stone with Gary Community Ventures for your added contributions and support for this convening.

Congratulations to Colorado Mountain College's Teacher Department for being selected for a Partner Award at the 2024 Colorado Apprenticeship Awards! The work they're doing for the future of teaching is amazing!

Last week, the CO team brough back apprentice meetups with the new Apprentice Alliance to bring the cohort of youth apprentices together. The group gathered at Dave & Buster's, kicking off with games and discussions on Communication, Self-Advocacy, and Emotional Intelligence. It was so great getting together again! #youthapprenticeship #workforcedevelopment #earnwhileyoulearn #apprentice #youthapprentice #apprenticeship #careerwise

Our team gathered at the CareerWise Denver offices today for an inspiring conversation on the future of #youthapprenticeship in Colorado. Together, we brainstormed innovative ideas to expand opportunities for students and strengthen our partnerships with local businesses. We’re excited about the progress we’ve made and are even more motivated to create pathways that connect young talent with the skills and experience they need to thrive. Stay tuned for what’s next as we continue building a workforce for the future! #CareerWise #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfWork #EducationTransformation #EarnWhileYouLearn

Like many high school students, Jair wasn’t sure what he should do with his future. His path from high school to a thriving career in data engineering is a testament to the power of apprenticeships in shaping futures. By taking a chance on a youth apprenticeship while a high school student at Colorado Early College in Aurora, Jair went from being unsure about his career path to landing a full-time role at Meta, one of the world’s leading tech companies. Read his story and see how #youthapprenticeship can help shape futures: https://lnkd.in/gXve3VJQ

Youth apprenticeships can bridge the opportunity gap for Hispanic students, helping them gain valuable skills while earning a paycheck. Discover how our apprentices are making a difference in the workforce today! https://lnkd.in/gnxM5nRy #HispanicHeritageMonth #FutureLeaders #CareerWise

We just hosted our Teacher Degree Apprentice Idea Lab alongside PEBC- Public Education & Business Coalition, where we explored an exciting path for future educators! 🌟 For many, the dream of teaching feels out of reach due to college costs or the need to stay in the workforce. But with a Teacher Degree Apprenticeship, you can earn while you learn. Whether you're a recent grad, career-changer, parent, or retiree, this program allows you to work full-time in a classroom while taking online classes towards your teaching degree in the evenings. Become a teacher and make a difference! ✏️📚 Discover more about the program: https://lnkd.in/gXfstndz #Apprenticeship #EarnWhileYouLearn #FutureEducators #CareerChange #TeacherPathways #ApprenticeToEducator

We can't wait to see you all at The Attainment Network's Career-Connected L/Earning Conference!