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Through the Lives Empowered initiative, the CWDC is working to develop a scalable, industry-led model for upskilling the frontline workforce across Colorado. Diverse organizations and employers implement upskilling to improve employee retention, facilitate career advancement, attract new talent, and increase customer satisfaction.

The CWDC, Colorado Department of Education (CDE), and the Colorado Office of Career and Technical Education (CTE) worked with state and local partners to develop the “Preparing Students for Behavioral Health Careers” resource to support the development of behavioral health career pathway programs in secondary schools. 

In an effort to accelerate progress in implementing the Talent Equity Agenda, the CWDC and partners are hosting Talent Equity Stakeholder Forums in February and March 2021.

We hope you can join us April 14-16 for Reenvisioning Retail 2021. Please save the date and stay tuned for more details.

The CWDC, in partnership with the CDLE Office of the Future of Work, is accepting individual and team applications to participate in a virtual human-centered design series. Participants will design and test strategies to accelerate digital skill development.

My Colorado Journey has been added to the myColorado app, the State of Colorado’s official mobile app that provides residents with secure and convenient access to state services anytime, anywhere. 

Access mental health resources available to all Coloradans during the holiday season and COVID-19 pandemic.

The CWDC is excited to offer a one-day virtual training on Feb. 2 to support business services champions in utilizing the Talent Development Playbook and its strategies to address local talent development needs. 

The CWDC released the seventh annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report, which analyzes issues related to the supply and demand of talent in Colorado. The report offers a collection of strategies, investments, and policy recommendations in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The Colorado Workforce Development Council last week submitted Colorado’s annual report on activities funded through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).