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Strong Sectors, Good Jobs: 5 Ways Grantees Approached Job Quality Strategies

Colorado's commitment to a robust workforce and quality jobs was significantly strengthened by a recent Strong Sectors, Good Jobs grant program aimed at expanding the state's sector partnership network. With a total of $389,238 awarded to nine organizations, this initiative supported diverse approaches to improving job quality across various industries.

Vendor Selected for Colorado's Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)

The CWDC has selected Career TEAM as its vendor to build the state's new Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL) platform. This new platform will display programs approved to be funded with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act dollars. The platform also allows education and training providers to apply to be included on the list.

My Internship Experience with the CWDC

In celebration of National Internship Day, we would like to share the following blog post from CWDC Intern, Iran Castillo. Iran's story highlights the transformative power of internships, detailing how his experience with the CWDC has opened new doors and equipped him with invaluable skills for his future career. Read on to discover his journey and why he encourages all students to explore internship opportunities.

Final Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Regional Training: Pikes Peak Region Spends Spring Learning, Developing, and Reimagining Student Services

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 workforce readiness.

Colorado Takes Flight: Aerospace Career Pathways Soar at Air N Space-A-Paloosa

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 Colorado Journey.