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Our vision is that every Colorado employer has access to a skilled workforce and every Coloradan has the opportunity for meaningful employment, resulting in individual and statewide economic prosperity.
The final stop of the 2024-2025 Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) regional training tour brought CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney to the Pikes Peak Region. In her joint role with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE), Mooney supports schools in developing robust Individual Career Academic Plan (ICAP) systems for K-12 students, aiming to enhance their postsecondary and…
The second annual Air N Space-A-Paloosa on June 14, 2025, highlighted Colorado's expanding aerospace career opportunities, drawing over 1,300 attendees for STEM activities, exhibits, and career exploration. This collaborative event, building on the success of the 2024 inaugural gathering, showcased the state's innovative aerospace industry and connected job seekers with valuable resources like My…
The Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language (VCESL) program has been renewed thanks to a collaborative effort between the CWDC, CDLE’s Employment & Training division, and EnGen—a platform providing on-demand, workforce-aligned English language instruction. The statewide initiative supports upskilling workers and building new talent pipelines for employers, particularly in key…
The CWDC Office supports and oversees multiple boards and commissions. Learn more about the Council, BEL Commission, State Youth Council, and State Rehabilitation Council below.
TalentFOUND comprises the systems, partners, programs, and initiatives offering services to ensure that students, job seekers, and workers have access to meaningful careers, and employers have access to skilled talent. Learn more about TalentFOUND.