Connect & Collaborate Hosts for January 30 - February 3, 2017

January 30  – Robin Wise – Launch My Career Colorado Robin Wise

Robin Wise, President & CEO of Junior Achievement – Rocky Mountain, Inc., joins us to discuss the Launch My Career Colorado web tool. The web tool is aimed at high school students to help them plan for their educational and financial futures. Robin’s experience working with students in Junior Achievement provides a unique perspective on their expectations.

 

January 31 – Operation Stimulus – Logistics Careers

Operation Stimulus is both a forum and a conference which includes high school and college students pursuing careers in transportation. Our guests are key leaders in logistics, Bob Forshay, Supply Chain Architect, and Derrick Knudsen, Executive Recruiter for Ajilon. They will speak with students at the Operation Stimulus event about professional development and education and best practices for a job search in logistics.

 

February 1 – Stephanie Veck – Workforce Development

Stephanie Veck, Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, talks with us about TalentFOUND and progress toward closing the skills gap in Colorado. We’ll also hear from Colorado BioScience Association.  (LIVE 4100)

 

February 2 – Carol Carter – GlobalMindED

Carol Carter, Founder and Executive of GlobalMindED, joins us to discuss innovation and entrepreneurship, why new graduates must be Workplace Entrepreneurs, and how colleges can promote that ability. Carol talks with Eric Glustrom, Founder and President of Watson University; Bree Langemo, J.D., President of The Entrepreneurial Learning Initiative; and Dominque Tucker, a Master of Science student who will share her experiences.

 

February 3 – Peter Moore – VITAL for Colorado

Peter Moore, President and CEO of VITAL for Colorado, joins us to talk about energy development in the state. Peter welcomes Tracee Bentley, Executive Director of the Colorado Petroleum Council. Tracee and host Peter Moore will discuss the landscape for oil and gas in 2017 and issues pertinent to the day.

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