Gov. Polis Announces Appointments to Business Experiential Learning (BEL) Commission
Ten members have been appointed or reappointed to serve on the BEL Commission.
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Funding Opportunity: Small Business Apprenticeship Support Grant
The CWDC is providing financial incentives of up to $50,000 for small businesses to expand administrative support for launching new or expanding existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs).
Apply Now: Workforce Training Grant for Nonprofits
The CWDC is providing grants from $30,000 and up to $300,000 in funding to 501(c)3 organizations to expand or launch training programs for workforce development. Apply by August 25, 2023.
Documented Quote for BEL Commission - Strategic Plan Coordination is Live
The CWDC is seeking a vendor to coordinate implementation of the Business Experiential Learning (BEL) Commission strategic plan. Documented quotes are due Aug. 25, 2023.
Join the CWDC on August 28 for the Hybrid State Youth Council Meeting
The upcoming SYC Quarterly Meeting will be held in person on August 28th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
What are LERs and Why Are They Important?
As part of the CWDC’s focus to ensure equity in Colorado’s labor market towards an inclusive economy, we have focused our attention on the potential of Learning and Employment Records (LERs).
Agriculture & Natural Resources, and Construction & Infrastructure Career Pathways Launched in Colorado
A coalition of state agencies worked with industry leaders and academic partners to publish career pathways for Agriculture & Natural Resources and Construction & Infrastructure on My Colorado Journey
Stimulus Funds Help Woman Experiencing Homelessness Receive Job Training, Secure Employment
Deborah learned about a program through the Denver Housing Authority that could help her not only meet her needs, but connect her to resources and tools that would help her land on her feet.
For Public Comment: Quality and In-Demand, Non-degree Credentials Framework
The CWDC, in partnership with the Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Colorado Succeeds, invites employers to provide public comment on the Quality and In-Demand, Non-Degree Credentials definition and evaluation rubric.
Implementing Job Quality - Colorado West Land Trust
Colorado West Land Trust entered the Good Jobs Pilot in the fall of 2022 with the hopes of improving their recruitment and retention and assessing their competitiveness against other nonprofits and for-profit businesses.