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Wage Outcomes for ETPL Providers Webinar

On Nov. 13, the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) hosted a webinar Wage Outcomes for ETPL Providers. The purpose of this webinar was to share the newly reformatted data, provide an overview of the data itself, and provide context to the information as well.

The Kickoff of the Postsecondary Workforce Readiness Regional Trainings

Colorado educators are attending regional trainings from October 2025 to February 2026 to implement the “big 3” initiatives—work-based learning, college credit, and industry-recognized certifications—aimed at ensuring all high school graduates have postsecondary readiness opportunities by 2029, in alignment with new state policies and SB25-315 reforms.

Join us Dec. 16 for the Annual Talent Pipeline Report Launch

We are pleased to announce that the 2025 Talent Pipeline Report will be published on Dec. 16, 2025. This annual report dives into Colorado’s demand for and supply of talent in Colorado, offering insights for workforce and economic development, education and training, business, and program and policy developers.

From Dialogue to Action: Opportunity Now Summits Pave the Way for Regional Tactical Workforce Plans and Regional Action Committees

The CWDC and OEDIT are excited to announce the official transition from convening to action with the launch of seven Regional Action Committees (RACs). Led by Local Workforce Development Boards, these RACs are composed of dedicated leaders from business, education, economic development, and workforce sectors. Each committee is committed to a collaborative approach, driving the implementation of the Tactical Workforce Plans to address the critical needs of their region.

Colorado Manufacturing: Attracting New Talent and Upskilling for the Future

October marks Manufacturing Month, a time to celebrate the industry’s vital role in Colorado’s economy and the collaborative efforts shaping its current and future workforce. Manufacturing leaders voiced clearly throughout 2025 Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits a desire to attract a younger, tech-savvy generation, and upskill the current workforce to modernize products. During CWDC’s Manufacturing Community of Practice held in October, Sector Partnerships uplifted four ways on how they are doing just that.

ETPL Programs’ Wage Outcomes Data

Supporting efforts to enhance transparency, the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is sharing a data on Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) programs' wage outcomes. The ETPL is a federally required list that details which programs receive public Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding.