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By investing in job quality, leadership development, and strategic partnerships, the Garden of the Gods Resort and Club has set a new standard for workforce retention in the hospitality industry—one where employees don’t just work a season, but build a career.

On April 2, 2025, CWDC Managing Director Lee Wheeler-Berliner joined industry leaders, economic developers, educators, and workforce development professionals at the Southern Region Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summit in Pueblo, Colo.

Colorado Leaders Convene with Leaders from Across the Country in Washington, D.C., to Discuss the Future of Workforce

CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney joined the Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) Office at the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) for the fourth and fifth stops in the 2024-2025 PWR regional trainings

On March 18, 2025, the Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summit convened in Denver, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers, educators, and workforce board members to address critical workforce shortages and shape the future of Colorado’s talent pipeline.

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate not just the history of remarkable women who have shaped the world, but also the women on our own team who continue to lead, inspire, and uplift those around them.

The four-year anniversary of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) falls on March 17, 2025, marking the passage of a historic piece of legislation that provided stimulus funding to state and local governments through the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program. Since its passage, stimulus has supported programs and services, benefiting 15,130 Coloradans.

Lee Wheeler-Berliner, managing director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council, spoke at Boys & Girls Clubs Legislation Day on Feb. 27, 2025, at the state Capitol, focusing on talent development and career pathways for Coloradans.

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney, for receiving the Southern Colorado 40 Under 40 Award. At just 28, Mooney has made remarkable strides in improving education systems across Colorado.

The founders of Equity Learning, all avid participants in math clubs and competitions from a young age, noticed a troubling pattern—academic enrichment opportunities often seemed out of reach for students without access to extra resources or peer support. This realization fueled their desire to break down those barriers.