Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Aligning Education and Employment
Wed Feb 04 2026
As Career Education Report embarks on its next one hundred episodes, host Jason Altmire sits down with Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis to discuss how states can better align higher education systems with workforce and economic outcome. Drawing on his experience as Colorado’s governor and Chair of the National Governors Association, Polis outlines a bipartisan approach to workforce development that emphasizes credential value, employer engagement, and clear pathways from education to employment. This episode is a must-listen for higher education leaders focused on workforce alignment and student success.
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As Career Education Report embarks on its next one hundred episodes, host Jason Altmire sits down with Colorado’s Governor Jared Polis to discuss how states can better align higher education systems with workforce and economic outcome. Drawing on his experience as Colorado’s governor and Chair of the National Governors Association, Polis outlines a bipartisan approach to workforce development that emphasizes credential value, employer engagement, and clear pathways from education to employment. This episode is a must-listen for higher education leaders focused on workforce alignment and student success. To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.