Colorado Succeeds

Grades K–5 Grades 6–8 Grades 9–10 Grades 11–12 Postsecondary

Colorado Succeeds is a nonprofit, nonpartisan coalition of business leaders committed to transforming the state’s education and workforce systems so every learner can reach their full potential. By applying business expertise, influence, and resources, the organization works with educators, policymakers, employers, and community partners to improve K‑12 and postsecondary outcomes, expand access to career‑connected learning, and strengthen the talent pipeline that fuels Colorado’s economy. Colorado Succeeds champions equitable policies, supports their implementation statewide, and fosters collaboration that connects education with real‑world career opportunities, helping learners transition successfully from school to work.

ORGANIZATION TYPE

Non-Profit Operator

STUDENTS SERVED

1000+

GEOGRAPHIC REACH

Statewide

LOCALE(S) SERVED

Rural, Suburban, Urban, Tribal

WBL SERVICE MODELS

Career Fair / Career Day, Industry Speaker, Workplace Tour, Career Counseling / Assessments, Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, Youth Apprenticeship, Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship

DELIVERY MODALITY

School-based

TYPICAL DURATION

Long-term

SCHOOL-BASED TIMING

In-school

COMPENSATION TYPE

Academic Credit, Credential

STAKEHOLDERS SERVED

Educators, Employers, Technical Assistance For Schools/Districts

LANGUAGE SUPPORT

English Only

TARGETED POPULATIONS

Low-income / FRPL Eligible

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

CAREER CLUSTERS ALIGNMENT

Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Cross-cutting Cluster, Energy & Natural Resources

FUNDING MODEL

Earned Revenue, Philanthropy

SIMILAR PROVIDERS

Craft Education

Nationwide

National

crafteducation.com

Craft enables fund braiding across government resources– eg, Pell/Title IV, WIOA, CTE/Perkins, SAEF/apprenticeship, etc.– to develop earn-and-learn pathways for underserved learners.

Available in: Nationwide

grades 11–12 postsecondary

Launchpad Philly

Local

launchpadphilly.org

Launchpad Philly offers a learn-and-earn pathway that supports high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates as they prepare for careers in the tech sector. Students build technical and professional skills through a combination of college-level coursework, employer-led projects, paid work experiences, and apprenticeship-style training after graduation. The program blends school-based learning, hands-on challenges, and paid opportunities that help young people transition into living-wage digital careers.

grades 11–12 postsecondary

Boston Private Industry Council

Local

bostonpic.org

The Boston Private Industry Council (PIC) is the city’s workforce development board and a school-to-career intermediary that connects students and job seekers to meaningful career pathways. Partnering with Boston Public Schools, employers, community organizations, and higher education institutions, the PIC helps young people explore careers, secure paid work experiences, and transition successfully to postsecondary education and employment. For adults, the PIC strengthens the workforce system, expands access to training, and aligns employer needs with talent pipelines. Through these efforts, the PIC works to build a more inclusive, skilled, and economically vibrant Boston where residents can advance and employers can thrive.

grades 9–10 grades 11–12