Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession…
workforce & labor
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are…
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age…
The Future of Work
This week, Governor Polis signed Executive Order B 2019 009, which creates the new Office…
Plan Your Career with My Colorado Journey
Are you looking for a tool to help you navigate the complex web of education…
Looking for a Summer Job?
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, so now is a…
Interactive Data Tools from the State Demography Office
The State Demography Office (SDO) has recently updated several of their interactive online data and…
February is Career and Technical Education Month
Career and technical education (CTE) is a way for middle- and high-school students to get…
Time Machine Tuesday: The WPA in Colorado
During the height of the Great Depression, as banks failed, unemployment soared, and farm prices…
Government Shutdown Resources
If you or a family member are affected by the recent government shutdown, the State…
Minimum Wage in Colorado
Currently, Colorado’s minimum wage is $10.20, or $7.18 for tipped employees. This was increased on…
Workforce Supply and Demand Data
What are the most in-demand occupations in Colorado? The State’s Talent Found Dashboard uses current…
Jobs in Advanced Manufacturing
The Colorado Community College System has developed cocareeractiontools.com, an informational website for those seeking careers…
Online Career Help
Are you looking for a new job, or thinking of taking your career in a…
Colorado’s Labor History
This coming Monday is Labor Day. Because so much of Colorado’s development was tied in…
Job Hunting for People with Disabilities
Many Colorado businesses offer opportunities for persons with disabilities to become employed, a situation which…
Loan Repayment Program for Healthcare Professionals
The State of Colorado has found a clever way to encourage health care practitioners to…
Time Machine Tuesday: Worker’s Compensation
What were worker’s compensation laws like a century ago? You can find out in the…
New College and Career Website
Last month Colorado debuted the new Launch My Career Colorado website. This site provides a…
Work-Related Injuries in Colorado
If you are looking for statistics on the number of injuries that occur in the…