Work-based Learning
Colorado's High Quality IRAP Framework - Outlines quality standards for industry and Standards Recognition Entities (SREs) to consider in the design of new Industry Recognized Apprenticeships Programs (IRAPs) in Colorado.
Colorado's Work-based Learning Continuum & Community Assessment Guidelines - Learn about the activities that occur throughout the continuum.
Talent Development Thursdays
- July 16, 2020: School-to-Career Tax Incentive - View the Recording
Work-Based Learning Funding in Colorado - A list of publicly available funding resources throughout the state that can be leveraged to develop work-based learning programs
Talent Development Glossary - Key terms related to talent development
Continuing Education Units - Guide for Businesses - Guide for partners interested in working with local school districts to offer continuing education units (CEUs) to educators
WBL Myth Busting Document for Businesses - Addressing common concerns and perceived barriers to hiring youth in the workplace
2017 Sectors Summit Resources - Resources and presentations from the 2017 Sectors Summit
Sector Partnerships
High Performing Sector Partnerships Framework - Criteria for being designated as a high performing sector partnership.
Next Generation Sector Partnership Training Manual - Step-by-step guide to build a successful sector partnership
Career Pathways
Building Industry-Driven Career Pathway Systems in Colorado: A Step-by-Step Guide - Designing and building seamless career pathway systems
WIOA
Local Board Regulations PowerPoint
Required Functions of a Local Workforce Board
A Focus on Strategic vs. Tactical Action for Boards
How Non-profit Boards can Effectively Utilize Committees
WIOA and Planning for Boards PPT
WIOA Impacts on Local Boards PowerPoint
Business Engagement
Talent Development Playbook - A guide to help businesses hire, train, and keep talented employees and identify and implement the talent development strategies that best meet their needs.
Remote Work Case Studies - Case studies exploring the transition to remote work for a small, medium, and large business.
- Small employer - A-Train Marketing
- Medium employer - Pax8
- Large employer - Colorado Department of Labor & Employment
Talent Development Thursdays
- July 16, 2020: School-to-Career Tax Incentive - View the Recording
Leading and Partnering For Greater Economic Opportunity: A Guide for Colorado Businesses - Why partnering can enable a business and their community to grow in tandem more sustainably