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Agenda
September 9, 2026
Amanda Cornelius
Fremont Multidistrict Initiative
WBL Summer Institute
WBL Summer Institute Questions
CTE Work-Based Learning Assurance Template
Jennifer Cormier
Director of CTE Program Quality
jennifer.cormier@cccs.edu
Scope & Sequence for an Apprenticeship Course added in BMEF, expanding to all pathways
Colorado’s “CTE” Work-Based Learning Continuum
Colorado Rural Workforce Alliance
VR Goggles
Be a part of your region’s tactical workforce plan!
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Meet the Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance RAC leaders!
Patrick Garrett, Business Engagement Supervisor
Christina Oxley, Western Zone WBL Team Lead
K12 Opportunities Coming Soon!
CTE Work-Based Learning Updates and Resources
Terra Thiebaut
CTE Program Director for Work-Based Learning & Apprenticeship Alignment
Colorado Community College System
terra.thiebaut@cccs.edu
CTE WBL Website
CTE WBL Website
Industry Sponsored Project Template
CDE Work-Based Learning Updates and Resources
Alexa Enamorado
Work-Based Learning Specialist
Colorado Department of Education (CDE)
enamorado_a@cde.state.co.us
PWR Programs Summary
SB 25-315 reinvented Postsecondary & Workforce Readiness (PWR) programs by consolidating multiple PWR programs into
“The Big Three” outcome categories:
Colorado’s “CDE” Work-Based Learning Continuum
Access the Colorado Work-Based Learning Continuum
Registered
CDE Work-Based Learning- Updated May 2026
Work-based Learning Continuum items from the “Learning Through Work” and “Learning At Work” sections and defined by the Work-based Learning Quality Expectations
Link: https://bit.ly/4vpYFUR
Work-Based Learning Support
Announcements, Celebrations, and Upcoming Events
2025-26 COWBL Leadership & Advisory Board
President Cam Wyatt
President Elect. Melissa Smith
Secretary Tala Harmon
Treasure Steve Moos
Past President(s) Jody Bennett/Emily Sherwood
Regional Rep Jenny Lammers
Regional Rep Timothy Fifer
Regional Rep Missy White
Regional Rep Open
CCCS Rep Terra Thiebaut
CACTE Rep Sheri Bryant
Membership is IMPORTANT
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https://www.cacte.org
CTE WBL Conferences in Colorado Springs & Greeley (March 2-3)
Fall
COWBL Retreat
Quick Links
Event Registration
Room Reservations
WBL Credentialing Session
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Fall COWBL Retreat
“ALL ABOARD”
Sept. 29, 2026
Want to join the COWBL Leadership Team?
President Elect (elected)
Treasure (elected)
Multiple Committee Positions (non-elected)
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BREAKING NEWS
“Boots in the Dirt”- COWBL Gathering
When
3-2-27 & 3-3-27
Where
CSU-Taylor Center-
Keynote:
Keynote Speaker- Kayleen McCabe
More to come SOON!
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Future Ready Apprenticeship Center “The Center”
Strategy Updates
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Debbie Shackelford
Youth Engagement Specialist
The Future Ready Apprenticeship Center (The Center) is supported by the U.S. Department of Labor. The project is 100% funded by $12.5 million of federal funds. Of those funds, $8.8 million is subawarded to CareerWise.
Regional Apprenticeship Career Expos
Apprenticeship Colorado is coordinating two Regional Apprenticeship Career Expos a year through 2028.
Register for the In the Know Newsletter
Monthly newsletter for partners that work with career seekers on resources, updates, and opportunities related to apprenticeship. Subscribe to the In the Know Newsletter
Attend & Share with your network!
Share with your students & your network!!
Apprenticeships Explained for Career Seekers, your students: Examples, Benefits, and Where to Find Them.
Share with your students, host grade level groups i.e., Senior/Junior/Sophomore classes, or individual classes to attend a 45-minute orientation to Registered Apprenticeship for career seekers. Attendees will learn what a Registered Apprenticeship looks like, including real-world examples, its benefits, and where to find Registered Apprenticeship opportunities. Following the orientation, attendees can opt-in to 1:1 support from our Qualified Apprenticeship Talent Intermediaries.
Who should attend? This orientation is ideal for high school students who are preparing for post-secondary and would like to learn more about Registered Apprenticeship as a career option.
Registered Apprenticeship: What It Is and How to Find Programs – A Guide for Career Support Professionals
Join us for a recurring monthly training hosted by Apprenticeship Colorado designed for individuals who serve and guide career seekers. This session focuses on connecting Coloradans with Registered Apprenticeship (RA) opportunities. During this session you’ll learn foundational information about RA as a viable career pathway and receive hands-on training on using the RA Directory to show career seekers where to find and access RA opportunities in Colorado.
Who should attend? Anyone who helps connect individuals to career opportunities in Colorado, including: Career Coaches, Counselors, CTE Instructors, Work-Based Learning (WBL) Coordinators, Educators, and Community-Based Organizations Career Navigators.
Click here to register and for more information!
Work-Based Learning Announcements, Events, and Celebrations
Work-Based Learning Collaboration, Connection, and Best Practices