Blog Post

The CWDC has opened a grant opportunity for communities across Colorado committed to advancing work-based learning strategies. Interested communities should apply at cwdccommunitysupport.com by May 28, 2020.

The CWDC awarded nearly $250,000 in Talent Accelerator Grants to five communities focused on upskilling frontline workers. Communities will pilot innovative approaches to skill development and career advancement for incumbent frontline workers in the retail, hospitality, and food and beverage industries. 

Representatives from CDHE, PAIRIN, and the CWDC worked to update the My Colorado Journey homepage to better speak to its three key audiences: job seekers, students, and professional users.

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) has launched an online directory of all registered apprenticeship programs in Colorado. The directory site can be found at colorado.gov/apprenticeship/directory.

The CWDC launched the Lives Empowered Training Academy, an upskilling program to connect frontline retail employees with pathways to career opportunity.

The CWDC is excited to announce the launch of our new website at cwdc.colorado.gov. We are pleased to have made the transition to provide our partners and the public with refreshed content and improved design and functionality. 

In the wake of the COVID-19 crisis, the CWDC is proactively working to extend flexibility and support to Colorado communities. The following decisions have been made in an effort to manage risks while continuing efforts to sustain Colorado’s critical talent development activities.

The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is pleased to announce the appointment of individuals to the State Youth Council (SYC).

The CWDC is excited to welcome Paula Gumina to the team as the new Learning and Development Consultant. Paula will be focusing on the development and facilitation of technical assistance modules and resources.

On Monday, March 16, the Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) hosted a virtual kickoff of the 2020 WBL Learning Lab as part of the CWDC’s 2020 technical assistance modules.