Solution Session: Making College and Career Training Accessible

We are excited to invite you to the Next SVP Denver Solution Session on October 10th from 9-11:30am at the Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization! SVP Denver. We are, in collaborations with our Presenting Sponsor - the Prosperity Denver Fund (PDF), are excited to bring you an educational event to learn from them and other organizations working to make college and career training more accessible for all. 

Currently, only about 45% of low-income Denver students seek to obtain a post-secondary degree or certificate. Thanks to Denver voters, Prosperity Denver Fund is a community investment that exists to increase access and completion of postsecondary pathways through partnerships with organizations such as Prodigy Ventures, Denver Scholarship Foundation, and the Puksta Foundation. Together they are bringing forth innovative solutions to move the needle on the number of Denver students obtaining a postsecondary degree or certificate. 

Join us on October 10th to understand the context of the postsecondary education landscape in Denver and learn how you can be involved in the solution.

The Organizations: 

Prosperity Denver Fund: A sales tax-funded organization that increases access to postsecondary education for Denver students and grows the city's workforce. With nearly $32 million distributed through 50 nonprofit partners to date, Prosperity Denver Fund has helped more than 20,000 students find the pathways to college and careers.

Prodigy Ventures: Through personal development and hands-on learning in a Prodigy enterprise, young adults build a foundation of mindsets and skills for sustainable lives, economic mobility and, most importantly, to go forth and enrich their city.

Denver Scholarship Foundation: DSF collaborates with Denver Public Schools (DPS) high school students, families, and partners statewide to increase access and completion of post-high school learning and expand generational exposure to career and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Puksta Foundation: The Puksta Foundation promotes civic engagement among students at five of Colorado's top universities by offering scholarships to students ready to get involved in causes on and beyond their campuses.

The Venue: Apprentice of Peace Youth Organization

AOPYO is develops students through a whole-person approach by integrating mentoring, enrichments, and career pathway programs. Some of their creative programs are Tai Chi, Comic Book Creation and Lyrical Expression.

2245 Curtis Street Suite 200

Denver, CO 80205

What We’ll Do

• Socialize and connect! Chat with interesting people who want to make an impact in Denver and get those collaborations started.
• Listen and learn! Presenters will each have a short amount of time to speak on their solutions to the food access and education in Denver. There will be time to ask questions of each presenter and to catch up with them after the formal presentations.
• Enjoy burritos! 

Pricing

This event is free, but we welcome small donations to support SVP Denver’s execution of free community events such as this. 

About the Solution Session Series Event

SVP Denver’s Solution Session event series is intended to create authentic community connections, education and action. For each event in this series we will meet at unique venues across Metro Denver to hear from local changemakers working on solutions to a significant challenge relevant to the city (workforce development, homelessness & housing, education equity, etc.). There will be time to network, learn and engage.

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Event Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring this event or future Solution Sessions? SVP Denver is always looking for local businesses or individuals who want to support us in the execution of our free, engaging community events. Please reach out to hello@svpdenver.org if you are interested in being an event sponsor!