Front Range Community College (FRCC) offers numerous education and employment pathways to Colorado's young people, with campuses in Westminster, Longmont, and Fort Collins. In this final episode of this season of Generation Collaboration, FRCC President Colleen Simpson and nursing student Katie Rodriguez share details about the possibilities presented by FRCC, and they explore the college's journey to becoming a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). With hosts Litzy Vasquez and Emanuel Morales, they reflect back on the themes and trends that have emerged during this season of Generation Collaboration. Learn more about Front Range Community College at frontrange.edu. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

Litzy and Emanuel sit down with Jesse Holtsnider, Lahja Wise and Chelsea Tossing from The Cottonwood Institute, to learn about their Award Winning CAP program. Jesse and Lahja share how CAP fosters a "third space" in which they feel a sense of belonging and empowers them to make a change on the issues that they find most important.Find more about the Cottonwood Institute at www.cottonwoodinstitute.orgGeneration Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and David LadonProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

This is part 2 of a 2-part conversation with Attorney General Phil Weiser. Hosts Litzy Vasquez & Emanuel Morales join the Attorney General in conversation about TikTok, First Amendment rights, mental health, and immigration, and how those issues impact the next generation of Coloradans. Find more about the AG's office here: www.coag.gov.Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

This is part 1 of a 2-part conversation with Attorney General Phil Weiser, the people's lawyer for the state of Colorado. Hosts Litzy Vasquez & Emanuel Morales invite the Attorney General to address concerns including media literacy, artificial intelligence, regulatory agencies, privacy laws, and how those issues impact the next generation of Coloradans. They also ask the question, "What exactly is an Attorney General, anyway?" Find more about the AG's office here: www.coag.gov. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel chat with Kevin Lwango and Andrew Rodriguez, of Denver Human Services' Youth Empowerment Program. This program touches on how the COVID-19 pandemic and racial protests in 2020 have exacerbated challenges for youth and their families in Denver, and meeting youth where they are. This episode discusses how to provide preventative services and programs for youth. YEP can be a hub for connecting youth to empowering resources. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord.This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Flora Block and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel discuss workforce development, the cost of a 4-year university education, and the skills gap with Anderson, Jesse, and Danika with SkillsUSA. SkillsUSA empowers students to become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders and responsible community members. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record. Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord. This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, and Lauren Steavpack Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel provide the space to discuss youth suicide - Colorado's leading cause of death for youth and young adults - with Voz y Corazon, a suicide prevention program of WellPower Denver. This episode welcomes Michelle Tijerina, Community Coordinator who leads Voz y Corazon, and Sonia Casillas, a youth participant in the program. Voz y Corazón focuses on empowering youth voices and hearts through art and connectedness. It is a free community-based support group for youth, focused on self-acceptance, group connection and mentorship - all supported through artistic expression.Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record. Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecord. If you are having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 9-8-8. This episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon, Lauren Steavpack and Flora Block Recorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel sit down with Generation Collaboration producers, Lauren Steavpack of Colorado Young Leaders and David Ladon of Youth on Record. This episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the people power behind the podcast, and how the ethos of the podcast is rooted in...well, generational collaboration. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecordThis episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, David Ladon and Lauren SteavpackRecorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel are joined by Aaron Smith from Make a Chess Move, to explore how the game of chess is more than a board game. This episode touches on the school-to-prison pipeline, whole person development, and how the game of chess provides a safe place for youth to understand their role in a just society. Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecordThis episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro and Lauren SteavpackRecorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi. 

In this episode, Litzy and Emanuel are joined by Ananas and Jayara from Colorado Youth Congress, to unpack how youth are leading the charge in changing systems across Colorado. This episode touches on the unique systems we are part of, the priority of mental wellness, and the importance of self-reflection in leadership.  Generation Collaboration is produced in partnership with Colorado Young Leaders and Youth on Record, with support from CiviCO.Follow us on the socials at @COyoungleaders and @youthonrecordThis episode was engineered by Xavier Gauthier and Ryan ConarroProduced by Ryan Conarro, and Lauren SteavpackRecorded at Youth on RecordTheme song "New Day" was produced by Qi.