About
Colorado BETR Project
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
Gary A. Scofield - CO BETR Project Coordinator
633 17th Street, Suite 700
Denver, Colorado 80202
Office - 303-318-8937
Fax - 303-318-8930
The Colorado Business and Education Talent Readiness (BETR) Project Mission:
The Colorado BETR Project a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineer, Math) Business, Education and government collaboration effort has been created to facilitate the promotion of STEM education and workforce readiness to meet our need for Colorado applicants for careers and jobs in all the state's markets.
www.BETR Project.org is a 21st Century communications channel whose primary objective is to supply digital solutions to Education, Business and Governement for industry workforces creation by using interactive programs and resources. This effort’s hope is to “BETR” reach today’s digital generations populations with a 21st Century direction to evolve the interests, training and understanding of industries’ jobs through curriculum, STEM lesson plan repository, professional development, virtual reality tours, business research presentations, speakers and mentorships to profit of our teachers, students, parents and all involved in our P-20 system. STEM career pathways are and will provide the quality opportunities needed for all Coloradoans who have the educational and school career skills to do these 21st Century jobs.
The Colorado BETR Project is a multi-fold and partnership project with active support from Education, Businesses, Government, Professional Associations, groups and individuals to develop our workforce’s training and education in the right directions.
Development of the Colorado BETR Project’s collaborative efforts and programs has created tools and resources: “Tuesday Tours”, “ReelBiz - Videos”, “Prep Videos” and “STEM Works” mentoring system with progress towards implementation throughout the State. Colorado School Districts, The Colorado STEM Network, State Departments, Post Secondary Institutions, businesses & companies from all over Colorado, Chambers of Commerce, Economic Development entities, Boy Scouts of America, Head Start programs, Action 22, Junior Achievement, County Workforce Centers & Investment Boards, Rural Colorado Workforce Centers, local government agencies, Students, Teachers and Parents, and Other Community Resources, all have agreed to participate in making “Colorado BETR”.
January 23, 2009 - BETR officially became part of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment.
This moved a regional initiative into the "Colorado BETR Project" and actively developed partnership arrangements with education, businesses and government in all regions of Colorado. The importance and understanding of STEM in education, training and as a vocation has interests in economic development for all. The Colorado BETR Project charge still is to effect positive change via alliances and actions with busineeses, all educational systems and governments.
BETR Project in the News - Press Room2010 "U.S. Chamber of Commerce" & "National Chamber Foundation"
Colorado Recognized leading program in "industry-driven approach" program's in Workforce Development & Training
2008 Winner of the
Excellence in Local Industry Award
THE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AWARD
Presented to The BETR Project (October 2008) in recognition of exceptional service and support in regard to community infrastructure, workforce, etc.
Award Statement
The Colorado Business and Education Talent Readiness (COBETR)Project is a consortium of Colorado Workforce Centers, educational institutions, private businesses, professional organizations, community organizations and governments that are willing to coordinate services. COBETR project's goal is to engage individuals and provide educational and training opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM) and workforce readiness related to obtaining and keeping careers. At the same time, COBETR enhances the ability of local businessess to fill job opportunities within their own communities.
COBETR Poject uses new instructional media methods and resouces to promote 21st century workforce readiness through state of the art web-based tools including virtual collaboration, assessments, training, relevant corporate videos, partnerships and podcasts. All Pre-K-20 teachers, parents of students, disadvantaged youth, dislocated workers, and veterans preparing for entrance into the workforce, as well as employers, experience benefit. Job training and related activities will serve individuals from elementary school through older adults. In turn, Pre-K-12 is encouraged to align their educational requirements and outputs with post-secondary and workplace readiness expectations for all competencies. By creating a network of communications, the objective is to build skilled workers ready and able to produce in a "knowledge economy", maintain employment and create "life long learners".
