The annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report identifies areas of growing demand and opportunity, key features of the current labor force, and strategies to balance the supply and demand equation for talent. It also highlights the Top Jobs in Colorado -- jobs with high annual openings, above average growth, and a good wage.
In accordance with 24-46.3-103 C.R.S. as amended by SB14-205, the CWDC presents the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report in partnership with the Department of Higher Education, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, with support from the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, the State Demography Office at the Department of Local Affairs, and other partners.
2020 Talent Pipeline Report
The CWDC released the seventh annual Talent Pipeline Report on Dec. 8, 2020. The report offers a collection of strategies, investments, and policy recommendations in response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to build back stronger from the pandemic, Colorado must focus on its talent pipeline in order to facilitate an equitable economic recovery that creates more opportunity for prosperity throughout the state.
The report was released at a virtual event hosted by the CWDC on Dec. 8. View materials from the launch event:
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated future of work trends and highlighted inequity in our education and workforce systems. In order for Colorado’s economy to work for everyone in our state, approaches to education, hiring, and advancement must be re-envisioned to provide the foundation for an equitable recovery.
2020 Recommendations: CO POWER '21
CO POWER ‘21 (Colorado's Plan for Workforce and Economic Recovery in 2021)
The 2020 Talent Pipeline Report recommendations outline what is possible to facilitate economic advancements in the coming year. This collection of strategies, investments, and policy recommendations formulates a bold response to the COVID-19 pandemic that will stimulate growth by stabilizing, accelerating, and preparing all segments of the labor force for the immediate and long-term future.
CO POWER ‘21 is both an action plan and a vision. Execution of these concepts is already underway through existing resources and programming, deploying a combination of state, private, and federal funding. To the extent that additional investments in stimulating the economy and promoting recovery become available, this plan presents strategies that are ready to scale quickly and efficiently. Learn more.
Equity in the Talent Pipeline
In order for Colorado’s economy to work for everyone in our state, approaches to education, hiring, and advancement must be re-envisioned. Training and technical assistance for businesses and organizations are being launched to implement the Talent Equity Agenda, and resources are available that can guide the design and implementation of programs and initiatives so that they maximize equitable opportunity.
Stabilize
Existing programs and available jobs can be leveraged to mitigate worker displacement in the short-term by using data to identify trends, expose individuals to the best information on career pathways, and invest in what works. Learn more.
Accelerate
The TalentFOUND network has a robust infrastructure in place for training and connecting individuals to in-demand jobs and career pathways. The response time to put Coloradans back to work can be advanced through a variety of programs that provide job training with critical wraparound supports and career coaching. Learn more.
Prepare
As Colorado responds to the immediate talent crisis brought about by COVID-19, we must continue to enhance the mechanisms that will upskill and reskill individuals for the future of work. Learn more.
Past Reports
- 2019 Talent Pipeline Report
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2019 Report
2019 Talent Pipeline Report - Print Version
2019 Talent Pipeline Report - Web Version
2019 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2019 Appendices
Appendix A: Talent Pipeline Policy Success
Appendix B: Colorado Top Jobs
Appendix C: Colorado Top Jobs by Region
Appendix D: 2019 Sector Strategies Update
Appendix E: HB 15-1170 PWR Coordinator Update
Appendix F: Annual Report on Concurrent Enrollment: 2017-2018 Academic Year
Appendix G: Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) List of Approved Programs – HB 16-1289/HB 18-1266
Appendix H: Education Industry Career Pathways FY19 – HB 15-1274
Appendix I: Innovative Industries Internship Program Annual Report: FY 2018-2019
Appendix J: HB 1288 Industry Infrastructure Grant CareerWise Annual Report: 2018-2019
Appendix K: WORK Act Annual Report: FY 2018-2019
Appendix L: PY18 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix M: Colorado Rises: Transforming Educational Practices through Open Educational ResourcesReport on Income Share Agreements
CWDC Task Force Recommendations on Affordable Housing - 2018 Talent Pipeline Report
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2018 Report
2018 Talent Pipeline Report - Print Version
2018 Talent Pipeline Report - Web Version
2018 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2018 Appendices
Appendix A - 2018 Colorado Top Jobs
Appendix B - 2018 Colorado Top Jobs by Region
Appendix C - Talent Pipeline Policy Success
Appendix D - Cyber and Business Operations Career Pathways - HB 15-1274
Appendix E - 2018 Sector Strategies Update
Appendix F - PY17 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix G - WORK Act Annual Report
Appendix H - Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness Coordinator Update - HB 15-1170
Appendix I - Industry Infrastructure Grant Report - HB 16-1288 - CRS 24-46.3-103
Appendix K - Innovative Industries Internship Program - HB 15-1230
- 2017 Talent Pipeline Report
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2017 Report
2017 Talent Pipeline Report - Web Version
2017 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2017 Appendices
Appendix A1 - Top Jobs - Tier 1 by Occupation Cluster
Appendix A2 - Top Jobs - Tier 2 by Occupation Cluster
Appendix B1 - Top Jobs - Tier 1 by Education
Appendix B2 - Top Jobs - Tier 2 by Education
Appendix C - Top Jobs by Region
Appendix D - All Top Jobs Spreadsheet
Appendix E - Changes in Top Jobs from Last Year to this Year
Appendix F - Follow-up Activities from 2016 Recommendations
Appendix G - 2017 Sector Partnership Impact Survey
Appendix H - The Role of Gender Equity in Mobilizing Colorado’s Untapped Talent
Appendix J - Annual Reports on Recent State Legislation
- Appendix J1 - 15-1274 Annual Report 2017 (Healthcare and Construction)
- Appendix J2 - 15-1274 Annual Report 2016 (IT)
- Appendix J3 - 15-1230 Innovative Industries Internship Program
- Appendix J4 - 16-1289 List of approved industry-recognized credentials
- Appendix J5 - 16-1288 Industry Infrastructure Grant
Appendix K - PY16 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix L - Employment First Advisory Partnership Strategic Plan
- Appendix J1 - 15-1274 Annual Report 2017 (Healthcare and Construction)
- 2016 Talent Pipeline Report
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2016 Report
2016 Appendices
Appendix A - Top Jobs - Tier 1 by Occupation Cluster
Appendix A - Top Jobs - Tier 2 by Occupation Cluster
Appendix B - Top Jobs - Tier 1 by Education
Appendix B - Top Jobs - Tier 2 by Education
Appendix C - All Top Jobs Spreadsheet
Appendix D - Changes in Top Jobs from Last Year to this Year
Appendix E - HB 15-1170 PWR Coordinator Update
Appendix G - HB 16-1289 Career Development Success Pilot Program
Appendix H - Additional Information Regarding Specific Collaborators
- 2015 Talent Pipeline Report
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2015 Report
- 2014 Talent Pipeline Report
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2014 Report
2014 Colorado Talent Pipeline Report (released January 2015)