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Colorado Apprenticeship Month highlights workforce growth
ColoradoBiz Staff //March 30, 2026//
DENVER — The state of Colorado will mark Colorado Apprenticeship Month in April, highlighting the role of apprenticeship programs in workforce development and economic growth.
In Brief:
- Colorado marks Apprenticeship Month in April with statewide events
- More than 100 new apprenticeship programs were added in 2025
- Programs span health care, clean energy and cybersecurity industries
- Future Ready Apprenticeship Center launched with $12.5 million in federal funding
The initiative, led by Apprenticeship Colorado and the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, is recognized in a proclamation signed by Gov. Jared Polis. Activities will run throughout April and conclude with National Apprenticeship Week from April 26 to May 2.
“Apprenticeships are a valuable way to help students get hands-on experience, earn money while gaining skills, and create pathways to good-paying jobs,” Polis said.
State officials said apprenticeship programs continue to expand across industries including health care, clean energy and cybersecurity. More than 100 new registered apprenticeship programs were added in 2025, according to Apprenticeship Colorado.
The agency also helped launch the Future Ready Apprenticeship Center in 2025 in partnership with CareerWise through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Labor. The center is funded with $12.5 million in federal funds and is designed to align apprenticeship programs with career and technical education and expand access for young people.
“Registered Apprenticeships serve as a powerful bridge between education and career,” said Melissa English, interim director of Apprenticeship Colorado.
Events scheduled during the month include the Colorado Apprenticeship Awards on April 21, a virtual apprenticeship expansion call on April 27 and an apprenticeship career expo on April 28 in Aurora.
Organizers said the campaign will focus on sharing stories about how apprenticeship programs support employers, workers and communities across the state.
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