Think Big is a conference for young adults and young adult service providers in Colorado. Attendees come from the state, county, local areas, and communities across Colorado, and all play a role in helping young adults identify and overcome barriers, set education and career goals, and transition to adulthood and independence.
When: August 27-29 Where: Hotel Talisa in Vail, Colorado Who:Youth and young adult serving professionals and young leaders ages 16-24
Adult Registration
Conference registration is a two-part process: 1) Register using link below.
2) Book your room by calling Hotel Talisa at 970-479-1527. Reference the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment - Think Big (rooms are $169/night).
Young adults ages 16-24 are encouraged to submit an application to attend the conference. Apply using the link below to have your room and registration covered by the Colorado State Youth Council. Selections will be made in early July.
Presentations and workshops at Think Big will focus on youth services and development. See below for topics that will be covered at the conference. If you are interested in presenting at the conference, please submit an application.
Topics
WIOA
Career Pathways
Special Populations
Work-Based Learning
Work Readiness and Coaching Practices
National Youth Engagement Models
Trauma Informed Care
Social Enterprise Models
Mental Health & Self Care
Possible Youth Tracks
Youth Empowerment
Art as Activism
Social Justice
Entrepreneurship
Storytelling
Communication and Networking
If you have questions about the conference, please contact Steve Wright at steve.wright@state.co.us.
Thank you to our partners for support with the event: Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association Colorado Department of Education Colorado Department of Human Services Local Workforce Regions