by Madison Knapp | Sep 7, 2021 | Learning Agenda
Throughout the last two years, Homegrown Talent Initiative has been working with eight rural communities across Colorado to build work-based learning and career exploration opportunities to meet the needs of students, families, schools, business, and industry in these... by Madison Knapp | Aug 24, 2021 | Learning Agenda
This blog is part one in a three-part series in collaboration with Giving Compass. School districts nationwide face the constant tension between innovative ideas to best serve students, and time and resources to bring these ideas to fruition. In rural areas, school... by Madison Knapp | 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 Madison Knapp | 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 Madison Knapp | 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...