Partner Programs
AdvanceEDU partners with mission-aligned, employer-facing organizations to provide career opportunities and comprehensive support to students.
CareerWise Colorado provides modern youth apprenticeships in advanced industries here in Colorado and now across the country. AdvanceEDU and it’s university collaborators can provide seamless support to CareerWise youth apprentices looking to earn and learn at the same time.
Here's How It Works
Programs at AdvanceEDU's University Collaborators that Meet Apprenticeship Training Requirements
| CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship |
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|---|---|
| Business Operations Associate | 8 Designated Courses |
| HR Associate |
6 Designated Courses
(HR Management Certification) |
| Project Coordinator | 8 Designated Courses |
| Sales Coordinator | 6 Designated Courses |
Programs at AdvanceEDU's University Collaborators that Meet Apprenticeship Training Requirements
| CareerWise Youth Apprenticeship |
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Business Operations Associate | AA General Studies with Concentration in Business | 8 Designated Courses |
| Graphic Designer | AA General Studies with Concentration in Business | |
| HR Associate | AA General Studies with Concentration in Business |
6 Designated Courses
(HR Management Certification) |
| Project Coordinator | AA General Studies with Concentration in Business | 8 Designated Courses |
| Sales Coordinator | 6 Designated Courses |
Colorado Thrives is a 501c3 supported by current and former CEOs from some of Colorado’s largest companies. It exists to advance Colorado as an inspiring community known globally for innovation, collaboration and overall well-being. Colorado Thrives employers like Liberty Global and DaVita provide co-ops and other career opportunities to AdvanceEDU learners as a talent pipeline strategy. Colorado Thrives also provides financial and technical support to AdvanceEDU.
ActivateWork is a nonprofit recruiting, training, and coaching firm that connects employers to a pool of exceptional talent. AdvanceEDU partners with Activate Workforce to place learners in degree-aligned work and training opportunities. Each placement receives individualized career and life skills coaching from an ActivateWork coach. AdvanceEDU also provides a pathway to continued upward mobility for professionals placed by ActivateWork who are looking to earn and learn.
Colorado Inclusive Economy is a statewide movement of design, intent, and action led by CEOs and leaders. It supports leaders through regular facilitation, an evolving resource toolkit, and peer support to help them build strategies that align with their overall organizational goals. AdvanceEDU is a talent pipeline partner and member organization of Colorado Inclusive Economies.
CrossPurpose is a non-profit organization abolishing relational, economic and spiritual poverty through career and community development. AdvanceEDU partners with CrossPurpose to provide an educational partnership where CrossPurpose legacy fellowship participants can pursue education in a supported environment.
The Public Education & Business Coalition, PEBC, works across Colorado and the nation to prepare outstanding new teachers, support practicing educators and leaders to become exceptional, and shape policies that foster vibrant growth and lasting student success. AdvanceEDU partners with PEBC to provide the educational pathway for students pursing the Pre-Bachelor’s pathway entrance to teaching.
