CO Career Advising Summit | Business & Education

Empowering Intentional Career Development

We've reached capacity for the inaugural Colorado Career
Advising Summit.

first ever!

The Colorado Career Advising Summit, a conference designed to empower those who advise learners toward fulfilling career paths. Discover innovative strategies to align individual aptitudes, experiences, and interests with promising career opportunities in Colorado's dynamic economic landscape.

AGENDA

Funded by a grant from the Colorado Department of Education

Because this is a no-cost event with limited capacity, we ask participants to:

✓ Commit to attending both days (February 25-26, 2025)

✓ Notify us immediately if plans change so we can offer spots to waitlisted colleagues

✓ Participate fully in summit activities and networking opportunities

✓ Complete post-summit surveys to help improve future events

Registration Information

Limited to 500 participants to ensure quality networking and interactive sessions
Waitlist will be available once capacity is reached
Registration confirms your commitment to attend both full days

For Career Catalysts:

School Counselors
College Advisors
Workforce Coaches
Career Navigators
Non-profit Advisors
Military Transition Specialists
Any one who works with people as they explore potential careers and plan their education to employment pathway!

You Will Gain:

Strategies to effectively engage learners and earners in career development.
Networking opportunities with career advisors from other sectors.
Insights into Colorado's job market and emerging trends in education and training.
Practical tools and resources to implement immediately.

explore the summit details

We're excited about the upcoming Colorado Career Advising Summit and are working hard to bring you a fantastic event. While we've shared the key details, there's much more to come!

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Bookmark this page and check back often to stay informed about all the latest developments. You won't want to miss any updates about this transformative event for career advisors!

key speakers

Mayor Yemi Mobolade

Colorado Springs Mayor

Stacey Burns

Founder & Principal

SDB Social Impact, LLC

Lauren k Jones NCC LPCc, CSCDA

CTE Program director for Special Populations, Counseling & Career Development

CTE in Colorado/Community College System

Colleen Keating-Crawford

Senior Researcher and Designer

The Reinvention Lab

at Teach For America

Michelle Camacho Liu

Pathways Director

The Attainment Network

Katherine Stewart, Ed.M

Senior Manager, Program Operations

The Attainment Network

event app

The Colorado Career Advising Summit is going mobile!

We've partnered with Whova to enhance your summit experience. Access the agenda, venue details, and local information right from your phone. Connect with fellow attendees, receive real-time updates, and communicate directly with event organizers through the app. Plus, streamline your check-in process at the event.

Download the Whova app now to explore the schedule and mark your preferred sessions. The more attendees who engage with the app before the summit, the richer our networking opportunities will be!

Plus, there will be prizes for participation winners!

We extend our deepest gratitude to our sponsors who make the Colorado Career Advising Summit possible. Their support enables us to bring together over 500 career development professionals from across the state, fostering collaboration and innovation in career guidance. Thanks to these partnerships, we can strengthen Colorado's education-to-employment ecosystem while providing travel stipends for under-resourced organizations.

VISIONARY SPONSORS

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COLLABORATIVE SPONSORS

SUPPORTING PARTNERS

exhibitors

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Transfr Inc.

Transfr is the world leading VR learning company for Career Exploration and Career Readiness! Transfr is building classroom-to-career pathways for millions of workers who will be the future of every industry via immersive technologies and in partnership with schools, businesses, and governments.

National Geographic Learning/Cengage

National Geographic Learning, a part of Cengage, is a leading publisher of PreK–12 School educational materials including science, social studies, mathematics, language arts, world languages, career & technical education and advanced, honors, and electives.

Eduready360

Eduready360 is a software company dedicated to providing innovative cloud-based solutions for schools. We have a passion for Career & Technical Education, especially Work-Based Learning and College & Career Readiness, and it shows in our products.

Colorado Workforce Development Council

My Colorado Journey and ColoradoFWD create a future where career journeys are smarter, more connected, and built for success.

Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university offering an affordable and transformative higher education.

Colorado Department of Education

The Educator Career Navigation Office at the Colorado Department of Education is here to promote the education profession. We can assist with understanding the many pathways available to enter the classroom and share employment opportunities availalble in our schools and districts, from early childhood to high school.

Worktour

Immersive virtual field trips and job shadows that introduce students to high-demand careers - with no VR goggles needed! A fun and interactive way to save time and money while expanding workplace field trip opportunities, easily completing career plan requirements, and increasing enrollment and completion for WBL/CTE programs

TRAILS

TRAILS works to transform the landscape of youth mental health care delivery by equipping school staff with the training and resources they need to provide evidence-based and culturally responsible programming to their students.

Star V Learning Centers

Industry-leading provider of IT certification training and job placement. Our focus is Network Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing.

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Indigo Education Company / Colorado Career Advising

Empower your students with the Colorado Career Advising (CCA) Tool—a free, statewide resource designed for career advisors and educators! Created with the Colorado Department of Education, CCA helps students explore career options through a self-awareness survey, personalized career matches, job listings, education resources, and local labor market insights.

Arapahoe Flight Club

Arapahoe Flight Club offers exceptional flight training in Colorado Springs, whether you're pursuing a career in aviation or simply want to experience the joy of flying. Part 141 certified, we provide both helicopter and fixed-wing training, guided by the most talented flight instructors on the Front Range.

CSU Pueblo Extended Studies

The Division of Extended Studies at CSU Pueblo is dedicated to helping the modern learner achieve their educational goals. From our online programs to our Prior Learning Assessment programs we meet students where they are and find the best program that fits them.

SUMMIT Experience:
From understanding to action

Schedule

Day One: Discovering the Why & What

8:00am - 9:00am Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00am - 12:00pm Morning: Bringing Us Together - WHY

Through these morning sessions, participants will understand their vital role in Colorado's career development ecosystem and gain insights into how their guidance can positively impact individual career trajectories.

Welcome & Laying the Groundwork
A Journey of Purpose & Passion - Rediscover the transformative impact you have as a career advisor while exploring innovative approaches to connect learners with meaningful career opportunities across Colorado.
Young Adult Panel - Real experiences and insights from diverse education-to-employment journeys.
Colorado's Career Advising Landscape - Comprehensive review of resources and recommendations across education and workforce sectors.

12:00pm - 1:30pm Lunch on your own in downtown Colorado Springs

1:30pm - 4:30pm Afternoon: Interactive Breakout Sessions- WHAT

Through these afternoon sessions, participants will explore proven solutions from across Colorado, discover resources to strengthen their practice, and gain insights that can transform their career advising impact.

Participate in multiple rounds of interactive breakout sessions designed to showcase successful programs, resources, and practices from across Colorado's career development ecosystem.
- Career exploration and development programs
- Supporting diverse populations
- Promising practices in career advising
- Future planning strategies
- Free and effective resources

5:00pm - 7:00pm Evening: Networking & Connecting

An opportunity for participants to connect with colleagues and expand your professional network across sectors

Day Two: Putting it all Together & Creating Action - The How

Through these sessions, participants will transform insights into action, strengthen their regional networks, and leave with concrete plans to enhance outcomes in their roles, organizations, and communities.

8:00am - 8:45am Networking Breakfast

8:45am - 10:00am Opening & unKeynote

Framing our insights and activating our creative mindset for collaborative planning.

10:00am - 11:30am Discovering our Canyon - Regional Implementation Planning

Connect with others from your region to strengthen collaboration and maximize collective impact in your local education to employment ecosystem.

11:30am - 11:45am Snack Break

11:45am - 1:15pm Deploying in our Canyon - Role-based Collaboration

Facilitated sessions with colleagues in similar positions to develop actionable strategies for implementing summit insights.

1:20pm - 2:00pm Wrap Up & Next Steps

Review what we learned and how individuals can continue the momentum onward within their role, their team, and their organization.

2:00pm - 4:30pm Optional Collaborative Meeting Time

Contact organizers at info@businessandeducationalliance.org if interested in learning more and reserving space.

Exhibitors available throughout the summit for resource sharing and networking

Agenda

Accommodations

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RESERVE A ROOM

The Antlers

4 South Cascade Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-955-5600

nearby hotels

Hyatt Place

201 E Kiowa St

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-635-9663

VISIT WEBSITE

The Mining Exchange

8 S Nevada Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

855-213-5716

Hilton Garden Inn

125 N Cascade Ave

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

719-632-1000

VISIT WEBSITE

Email or call with questions:

info@businessandeducationalliance.org

719-660-0947

Empowering Intentional Career Development

We've reached capacity for the inaugural Colorado Career
Advising Summit.

Don't miss future opportunities!

For Career Catalysts:

You Will Gain:

explore the summit details