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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.

Virtual Career-Aligned English As A Second Language Program Renewed

The Virtual Career-Aligned English as a Second Language (VCESL) program has been renewed thanks to a collaborative effort between the CWDC, CDLE’s Employment & Training division, and EnGen—a platform providing on-demand, workforce-aligned English language instruction. The statewide initiative supports upskilling workers and building new talent pipelines for employers, particularly in key industries such as construction and clean energy.

Stimulus Impact: From Burnout to Balance, A Paralegal's Journey To A Fulfilling Career

Thanks to stimulus funds, A/D Works! and the Career Coaching Collaborative are successfully transforming lives. This success story highlights the transformative power of Colorado’s workforce system and the resilience of individuals seeking meaningful change. Even after years in a specific industry, with the right support, it's possible to find a new path that prioritizes well-being and offers a more sustainable and fulfilling professional life.

Pikes Peak Leaders Gather for Opportunity Now Talent Summit to Address Workforce Challenges

Industry leaders, educators, and workforce development professionals convened the Pikes Peak Region Opportunity Now Talent Summit at Pikes Peak State College on June 13, 2025. The summit, the seventh and final in a statewide series, was hosted by the Office of Economic Development and International Trade in collaboration with the CWDC, and regional hosts Pikes Peak Workforce Center, and the Southern Colorado Economic Development District. Discussions focused on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and technology for El Paso and Teller counties..

Important Changes to My Colorado Journey

Beginning July 1, 2025, My Colorado Journey is evolving to focus on what customers use most: enhanced career pathway exploration and open access program finder tool. Both customer and professional user accounts will retire and no longer be available after June 30, 2025.