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Colorado population tops 6 million for first time
Colorado population surpasses 6 million for the first time, according to U.S. Census data showing steady growth, rising births and housing pressures.
Opportunity Now awards supplemental workforce grants
Opportunity Now awards supplemental workforce grants to eight organizations as Colorado expands job training and placement across key industries statewide.
Goodwill of Colorado to open Brighton store, create jobs
Goodwill of Colorado will open a new Brighton store Jan. 10, creating about 50 jobs and supporting job training programs through retail proceeds.
Pueblo aviation training program to create 45 jobs
A new aviation maintenance technician program at Pueblo Community College will create 45 jobs, support coal transition workers and meet aviation labor demand.
Colorado leaders unveil plan to streamline education and workforce
Colorado leaders release a new report proposing a unified state agency to streamline higher education and workforce development and strengthen the talent pipeline.
Red Rocks College becomes new home for Colorado SBDC
Red Rocks Community College is now hosting the Colorado SBDC Metro Denver center, expanding no-cost advising, training and support for small businesses.
Goodwill Colorado expands clean tech training, fair-chance jobs
Goodwill of Colorado highlights fair-chance employment as Anthony Martinez’s career journey and the Clean Tech Accelerator help workers gain skills for clean energy jobs.
Colorado releases climate workforce plan for net-zero goals
Colorado’s first Climate Workforce Analysis and Plan identifies critical clean energy jobs, training needs and strategies to build a skilled workforce for net-zero by 2050.
Colorado Thrives launches AI career platform
Colorado Thrives launches CareerFit Colorado, an AI-powered platform connecting job seekers with local employers to strengthen the state’s workforce.
CU Boulder hosts STEM education and innovation event
CU Boulder will host STEM Together 2025 on Nov. 14, uniting educators, leaders and students to advance innovation, research and workforce development.
Colorado launches workforce and education survey
Colorado is seeking public input on how to better align education, training and workforce programs through a statewide survey open until Nov. 7.
Colorado invests $90m to close skills gap with workforce grants
Colorado launches $90M workforce grants and tax credits, expanding programs like Aurora’s Excel Center to help adults earn diplomas and fill jobs.
