2. Leveraging Colorado’s Sector Partnerships Purpose and Goals o The Sectors Summit II: Growing the Talent Pipeline, hosted by CWDC, is a work session on leveraging Colorado’s Sector Partnerships to ensure industry-driven talent development.CWDC o In order to prepare Coloradans for the jobs of today and tomorrow, the Sectors Summit II will focus on:  Continuing to grow and expand sector partnerships across Colorado.  Utilizing sector partnerships as the vehicle to develop industry-driven career pathways in Colorado. 2 Growing The Talent Pipeline

3. The Common Ground: Authentic Employer Engagement 3 Growing The Talent Pipeline

4. Career Pathways – What are they? o A career pathway is a series of connected education and training programs, work experiences, and student support services that enable individuals to secure a job or advance in a demand industry or occupation. o Career pathways represent an integrated approach to workforce development, aligning education, training and employment services to create a clear progression of coursework and training needed to prepare workers with in-demand skills. o By providing a clear pathway to earn industry-recognized credentials as well as flexible training options, career pathways prepare a skilled workforce with the skills businesses need. 4 Growing The Talent Pipeline

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