Transgender in the Workplace
Recently I attended a training held by the State of Colorado on how to understand and support employees who are …
workforce & labor
Your Colorado L.I.F.E.: Taxes, Business, and More
Are you 1) new to Colorado, 2) planning for college and career, or 3) interested in starting your own business …
The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued The Colorado Recovery Plan, the …
How to Search for Professional Licenses
Many Colorado professions and businesses require licenses, including professions in the healthcare, financial, and building industries, among many others. In …
Business and Economic Updates
Business and economic conditions are constantly changing here in Colorado, especially now due to the situations caused by the pandemic. …
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together a COVID-19 map series that …
Time Machine Tuesday: The 1920 Denver Tramway Strike
A recent pandemic, economic instability, and protests in downtown Denver. Sound familiar? Only this was 1920, not 2020. Exactly one …
Finding a Job During COVID-19
If you’re one of the many Coloradans either out of work or looking for a career change, Colorado Department of …
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into law thirty years ago this …
Watch Out for Unemployment Fraud
High numbers of people filing unemployment insurance claims has led to increased fraud and identity theft. Even if you didn’t …
Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession of 2007-2009, and now, the …
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are a great way to advance …
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age 82. He is remembered as …
The Future of Work
This week, Governor Polis signed Executive Order B 2019 009, which creates the new Office of Future of Work. The …
Plan Your Career with My Colorado Journey
Are you looking for a tool to help you navigate the complex web of education and career opportunities in Colorado? …
Looking for a Summer Job?
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, so now is a great time to start searching …
Interactive Data Tools from the State Demography Office
The State Demography Office (SDO) has recently updated several of their interactive online data and mapping tools. These tools provide …
February is Career and Technical Education Month
Career and technical education (CTE) is a way for middle- and high-school students to get a jump-start on preparing for …
Time Machine Tuesday: The WPA in Colorado
During the height of the Great Depression, as banks failed, unemployment soared, and farm prices dropped, the Works Progress Administration …
Government Shutdown Resources
If you or a family member are affected by the recent government shutdown, the State of Colorado is stepping in …