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On April 29, 2025, the CWDC convened Colorado's local workforce board leaders for a Skills-First and Learning and Employment Records (LERs) Roundtable.

CWDC Managing Director Lee Wheeler-Berliner and Senior Consultant of Sector Partnerships & Industry Bobbie Wolfe share their highlights and key takeaways from the jWestern Region Opportunity Now Talent Summit on May 12, 2025. The Summit focused on three critical sectors: construction, healthcare, and early childhood education for counties including Delta, Garfield, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Mesa, Moffat, Montrose, Ouray, Rio Blanco, and San Miguel.

South Central Tech’s convener role has been vital in aligning regional goals and workforce needs. With new infusion of funding, the sector partnership's impact will stretch into Trinidad and Region 14, bringing new opportunities and resources to an area ripe for technological growth.

Over 300 Colorado high school students as well as incumbent construction workers successfully trained and earned their Sustainable Green Building Certification with the help of a free pre-apprenticeship certification training (PACT) offered by the Construction Education Foundation of Colorado (CEF) thanks to stimulus funds.

National Apprenticeship Day is on April 30, 2025, a time to recognize the role apprentices play in Colorado's workforce.

If you’re passionate about sustainability or curious about climate solutions, you might be surprised to learn that there are many careers that play a vital role in fighting climate change. And they’re not just for scientists or engineers -- they are across a variety of industries.

Students, are you ready to earn your own money this summer? Whether you’re anxious for your first paycheck or exploring long-term career goals, this free webinar is your gateway to opportunity.

In this post, we'll explore the dynamics of a supervisor-apprentice relationship, focusing on cultivating a successful and rewarding experience for both parties. We also cover key aspects such as establishing trust, the role of feedback, and overcoming challenges.

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.