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G.R.O.W. Network Work-Based Learning Workshop

G.R.O.W. Network Work-Based Learning Workshop

Date and Time

Friday Sep 20, 2024
9:30 AM - 3:00 PM MDT

AGENDA 

 

9:30am: Check-In, Coffee, Light Refreshments 

9:30-9:40: Introductions

9:40-10:00: Workshop Navigation 

10:00-10:20: Outlining Work-Based Learning Plan, Objectives

10:20-10:50: Time to work on plan > PANEL 

10:50-11:10: Partner Introductions

11:10-11:20: BREAK 

11:20-11:50pm: First Round Partner Break Out

11:50-12:20pm: Second Round Partner Break Out 

12:20-12:50: LUNCH BREAK 

12:50-1:20: Third Round Partner Break Out 

1:20-1:50: Fourth Round Partner Break Out 

1:50-2:00: Engage & Expand Best Practices Overview

2:00-2:45: Workshop Time

      Rethink your objective, Job Description Creation, Onboarding Plan Creation

2:45-3:00: Plan Share Out, Recap, Survey for Feedback, Networking 

3:00-3:30pm: Partner / Business Networking 

3:30-5pm: Optional Happy Hour

Location

Red Rocks Community College - Lakewood Campus 
13300 W 6th Ave, Lakewood, CO 80228 

Fees/Admission

Free

Contact Information

Kylie Parks, Director Talent Pipeline Development
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Description

The G.R.O.W. Network is a workforce readiness collaborative focused on convening business, education, and community partners. These partners include The Arvada Chamber of Commerce, Red Rocks Community College, Jefferson County Public Schools, Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center, and Colorado Apprenticeship Hub. 

In this workshop, learn about exploring, engaging, and expanding work-based learning opportunities to add one more tactic to your workforce recruitment and retention efforts. You will have the opportunity to develop a work-based learning plan alongside key partners in Jefferson County and the state. 

Workshop Takeaways
  • Why businesses should engage with WBL 
  • Different WBL opportunities including internships, apprenticeships, and other career training  
  • How to find partner stakeholders to support your growth 
  • Where to find great candidates 
  • Grant opportunities that are available  to help cover the cost of development or intern wages
  • Lessons from companies that have implemented WBL
  • Personalized Work-Based Learning support materials and action plan 
 

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