September 24, 2025
During this Workforce Development Month, the CWDC is celebrating partners of Colorado’s public workforce system. As part of this, we are highlighting some of the individuals who serve as Council members and their insights on talent development and Colorado’s public workforce system. The Council is composed of leaders representing business to education, nonprofit to government. These conversations explore how Colorado is collaborating to better meet the needs of workers, learners, and employers and enhance a skills-based talent development ecosystem across the state.
Thank you to all of the Council members for their contributions to supporting talent development in Colorado. These conversations highlighted how leaders from across sectors are shaping a more inclusive, responsive, and skills-based talent development ecosystem in Colorado.
Leadership Voices
Chris Romer and Jonathan Liebert represent the business community. These leaders emphasize the importance of employer engagement in talent development and the growing momentum for skills-based hiring. Their efforts underscore how public-private collaboration is essential in developing a system that meets the needs of both job seekers and industry.
Beth Cobert and David Thurow offer insights from the real estate and consulting industries. Their shared commitment to workforce innovation demonstrates how leaders across all sectors are contributing to solutions that address workforce challenges and support long-term economic resilience.
Angeles Ortega, Aaron Miltenberger, and Marla Jones-Newman shared perspectives from the nonprofit sector. Their stories highlight how community-based organizations are critical in connecting underserved populations to education and employment pathways, and how nonprofits continue to be key partners in supporting economic mobility across the state.
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As we close out Workforce Development Month, we extend our thanks to the Council members who shared their time and perspectives. Their leadership is helping to create a talent development ecosystem where every Coloradan has the opportunity to succeed in a dynamic economy and businesses have access to the skilled talent they need to thrive.
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