Sector Connector Network Group is a monthly online convening for adult education providers, workforce partners, and employers to strengthen sector partnerships and align education-to-employment pathways across Colorado.
Participants collaborate to share practices and coordinate strategies that support adult learners moving into training, college, apprenticeships, and employment.
The group meets online the third Friday of each month from 10:00–11:00 a.m. to share updates, build connections, and strengthen workforce-aligned adult education across Colorado.
Topics may include:
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Industry-aligned instruction (foundational, digital, communication, and AI skills)
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Contextualized learning and career-focused curriculum
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Assessment and individualized learning plans
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Career navigation and transition support to training, college, apprenticeships, and jobs
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Work-based learning opportunities
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Coordinated support services for adult learners
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Employer engagement and sector partnerships
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Leadership skill development
An aging workforce is increasing retirements across healthcare, construction, utilities, and manufacturing.
Many communities struggle to recruit workers because of housing shortages, transportation barriers, and limited access to training.
Adult learners often need foundational education, digital literacy, English language instruction, or a high school equivalency before entering career pathways.
77% of Colorado's Top Jobs require a postsecondary credential or training.
July 17, 2026
Speaker: Carol Gurule - Juntos 4-H Youth Specialist, CSU - San Luis Valley Area Extension
Topic: Building trust and supporting multilingual families to increase retention.
August 21, 2026
Speaker: Betsy Winchester- Literacy Coalition of Colorado
Topic:
September 18, 2026
Speaker: Vi Hawes, M.Ed.- Ed Tech Specialist
Topic: Beyond Cheating: Teaching AI Literacy
October 23, 2026
Speaker: Vi Hawes, M.Ed.- Ed Tech Specialist
Topic: Beyond Cheating: Teaching AI Literacy
November 20, 2026
Speaker: Vi Hawes, M.Ed.- Ed Tech Specialist
Topic: Beyond Cheating: Teaching AI Literacy
December
Happy Holidays!
Meeting Schedule
