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CWDC Education Consultant Sami Mooney joined the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness (PWR) to launch the first of six regional trainings aimed to support schools in designing systems to implement Individual Career Academic Plans (ICAP) for all students.

Neesha Lenzini, a member of the CWDC State Youth Council’s subcommittee, recently discussed in an interview with CWDC and State Youth Council Administrative Assistant Katalina Garcia how Diversified Minds Mental Health Institute is pioneering new pathways and leadership opportunities for the next generation of mental health professionals.

CWDC Employer Coach Erin Young shares research showing how skills-based hiring is more predictive of job performance than traditional hiring methods based on education or work experience. By conductive a skills analysis, employers can better plan for career advancements and succession, improve job quality, increase engagement, and lower attrition rates.

Colorado Workforce Development Council members offer their perspectives on participating in the council.

CWDC members, guests, and staff convened for the September Council meeting, held in a hybrid format on September 19-20, 2024 in Greeley, CO., to focus was on "Advancing Career Pathways and Equitable Opportunity in Colorado."

Survey invites l/earners to participate in conversations on the use of learning and employment records (LERs).

Public Health career pathways and occupations were initially published in 2021, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Post-pandemic, industry partners requested that we update the qualitative information to reflect the industry's current state.

My Colorado Journey’s My Resume tool helps students and job seekers stand out to employers. Join us for a free, virtual webinar on Friday, Oct. 11 and learn how to use our newest tool to help you land an interview.

CWDC awards four nonprofit organizations with Vital Careers Grant to help job seekers gain expertise in Early Childhood Education, Construction, Emergency Services, IT, and Medical Administration.

Industry & Sector Partnership Apprentice shares the our recommended steps that local communities and organizations can take in order to initiate the launch of a new sector partnership in their communities.