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Tactical Workforce Plans, informed by the 2025 Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits, outline key goals, actions and success measures to address critical workforce needs identified by employers during the Summits.

Read key highlights from the Sept. 18-19, Council Meeting in Montrose, Colo. The two-day convening focused on planning, learning, and engagement. Explore key decisions made during the Council meeting.

Colorado educators are actively working to implement "The Big 3" initiative, aiming for 100-percent of high school graduates by 2029 to have a quality work-based learning experience, college credits, or an industry-recognized certification. With updated funding and quality standards, the Post-secondary Workforce Readiness team at CDE and CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney are training educators statewide.

The Council gives insights on the landscape of workforce development in Colorado in video format.

The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is pleased to announce the Weld County Workforce Development Board as the winner of the 2025 Skills-First Local Workforce Board Challenge.

September marks Workforce Development Month in Colorado, and it serves as a powerful reminder of the “why” behind the work we do. Discover the impact of workforce initiatives in Colorado communities throughout Workforce Development Month. Each week in September, our website and LinkedIn will feature resources and success stories. Learn how the CWDC and our partners are dedicated to supporting employers, workers, job seekers, and learners across Colorado.

Colorado employers are helping students see what’s possible. We're inviting employers to participate in the Colorado Thrives Career Exposure Campaign. This initiative showcases how employers are engaging with students through events and experiences, inspiring and introducing homegrown Colorado talent to fulfilling careers.

Learn how a New American finds a lifeline through TechNation, helping her secure an IT apprenticeship where she is now thriving in a supportive work environment. Her story highlights the impact of strategic state-level investments made possible by federal stimulus funds, enabling talented individuals to achieve their career dreams and contribute to the workforce.

Discover how Learning and Employment Records (LERs) are transforming how Coloradans showcase their skills and experiences—empowering individuals to navigate education and career opportunities in a rapidly evolving, skills-based economy.