by Erin Kerr | Jul 28, 2021 | Learning Agenda
Throughout the last year, Homegrown Talent Initiative districts across Colorado have been reimagining what work-based learning and career exploration looks like for their students and their communities. These districts have made incredible progress despite the...
by Erin Kerr | Jun 23, 2021 | Learning Agenda
The COVID-19 pandemic has created urgency around re-engaging high school students who have fallen behind on graduation requirements and college and career readiness. Investing in career-connected learning programs (e.g., work-based learning and career and technical...
by Erin Kerr | Dec 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Homegrown Talent Initiative focuses on building collaboration among K-12, higher education, and local industry – the educonomy – to provide relevant, engaging work-based learning experiences that align student interests with the needs of the local economy. In spite of...
by Erin Kerr | Sep 30, 2020 | Grands, Press
East Grand and West Grand School Districts were asked to discuss their Homegrown Talent Initiative participation with Colorado Succeeds business members. Their reflections and experiences are valuable learnings one year into this project. Since 2019, East and West...
by Erin Kerr | Aug 12, 2020 | Press
Career-Connected Learning Opportunities Rooted in Rural Communities For the past year, rural communities across Colorado have been working on setting a new vision for their students and local economies. Community design teams made up of superintendents, business...
