A key strategy for meeting Colorado's workforce needs is ensuring that Colorado's high school graduates are enrolling and succeeding in career-connected postsecondary education. According to Education Commission of the States, Colorado is one of only a few states that could, in theory, near its educational-attainment goals through increased outreach and engagement of traditional-age students, such as high school graduates. Growing the state's own talent is pivotal, as projections show the number of people moving to Colorado will plateau over the next ten years. Over the years, Colorado has been successful at importing highly educated talent to meet workforce demands. In part due to this trend, Colorado's attainment rate is currently ten percentage points above the national average. Unfortunately, Colorado has not been as successful at educating its recent high school graduates; college-going rates are ten percentage points below the national average of 66.7. As fewer people move to Colorado, it is unlikely that Colorado will be able to reach its post-secondary attainment goal if the state does not focus on college-going and completion rates for native Coloradans. This report explores both data trends and policy context related to critical pathways that Colorado's recent high school graduates pursue to a meaningful degree or credential. Specifically it covers: (1) High School pathways to a postsecondary credential; (2) Postsecondary enrollment pathways; and (3) Pathways to postsecondary success.