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ARVADA – Today, Governor Polis met with industry and education leaders from around the Denver region to discuss much needed career pathway solutions and begin developing workforce plans to ensure that Colorado workers develop the skills employers need. Hosted by the Talent Innovation Division within the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Arvada Chamber of Commerce, the summit is one of seven Opportunity Now Regional Talent Summits being held across the state.
"Colorado is the best place to live and start a business. As a state, we continue investing in talent development initiatives so all Coloradans can access good-paying jobs and employers can find the skilled workers needed to grow and thrive," said Gov. Polis.
Today's summit focused on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and renewables and clean energy in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties. The roundtable discussions and industry breakout sessions will inform the creation of tactical plans to develop industry-specific career pathways that connect Coloradans to good-paying jobs and meet the needs of the region's employers.
"Ensuring Colorado's employers have access to workers equipped with the skills needed for today's and tomorrow's jobs is central to our commitment to building a strong, inclusive economy that benefits everyone. These summits will ensure that workforce development solutions prioritize the needs of industry that are unique for each region," said Eve Lieberman, OEDIT Executive Director.
The Regional Talent Summits, established by HB24-1365, build on the impact of the Opportunity Now grant program which has, to date, distributed nearly $90 million to 89 grant recipients to launch and expand innovative talent development programs across the state. Within the nine-county region represented at today's Regional Talent Summit, notable grant recipients include:
Grant recipients from ActivateWork, AdvanceEdu, African-American Trade Association, BuildStrong Academy, Colorado Community College System/Red Rocks Community College, CoorsTek, CrossPurpose, Denver Economic Development Office (DEDO), Innosphere Ventures, and the St. Vrain Valley School District also participated in today's summit.
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"These summits empower local business, education and economic development partners to create real, sustainable solutions for workforce development. Understanding these needs and identifying solutions on a regional level is crucial to our success as a state, and I look forward to the action plans that result from this important work," said House Speaker Julie McCluskie.
"As a state, we know that workforce development is key to strengthening our economy and helping Coloradans continue to thrive. These summits build on momentum created by the Opportunity Now grant program and will result in real action that connects Denver area workers to good-paying jobs," said Sen. Jeff Bridges.
Today's event follows the Northeast Regional Talent Summit held last month at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, which focused on advanced manufacturing, construction and healthcare. Five more summits will take place across the state between now and June 2025, and each region's tactical workforce plans will be published in the 2025 Colorado Talent Pipeline report, with annual progress reports being published through 2030. The next summit will take place April 2 in Pueblo, focused on advanced manufacturing, construction and technology.
About the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. Under the leadership of the Governor and in collaboration with economic development partners across the state, we foster a thriving business environment through funding and financial programs, training, consulting and informational resources across industries and regions. We promote economic growth and long-term job creation by recruiting, retaining, and expanding Colorado businesses and providing programs that support entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes at every stage of growth. Our goal is to protect what makes our state a great place to live, work, start a business, raise a family, visit and retire—and make it accessible to everyone. Learn more about OEDIT.
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"Colorado is the best place to live and start a business. As a state, we continue investing in talent development initiatives so all Coloradans can access good-paying jobs and employers can find the skilled workers needed to grow and thrive," said Gov. Polis.
Today's summit focused on advanced manufacturing, aerospace and defense, and renewables and clean energy in Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Clear Creek, Denver, Douglas, Gilpin and Jefferson counties. The roundtable discussions and industry breakout sessions will inform the creation of tactical plans to develop industry-specific career pathways that connect Coloradans to good-paying jobs and meet the needs of the region's employers.
"Ensuring Colorado's employers have access to workers equipped with the skills needed for today's and tomorrow's jobs is central to our commitment to building a strong, inclusive economy that benefits everyone. These summits will ensure that workforce development solutions prioritize the needs of industry that are unique for each region," said Eve Lieberman, OEDIT Executive Director.
The Regional Talent Summits, established by HB24-1365, build on the impact of the Opportunity Now grant program which has, to date, distributed nearly $90 million to 89 grant recipients to launch and expand innovative talent development programs across the state. Within the nine-county region represented at today's Regional Talent Summit, notable grant recipients include:
- BuildStrong Academy – An industry-driven, on-the-job training program enabling participants to learn construction skills while earning a wage. This program places hundreds of Coloradans into jobs every year while supporting the construction of much-needed homes and apartments as well as maintenance of existing structures.
- Innosphere Ventures - In collaboration with the aerospace industry, structured internship and apprenticeship programs are training a new generation of systems engineers equipped to meet the demands of Colorado's rapidly growing aerospace sector.
- CoorsTek - The CoorsTek Training Academy partners with educational institutions to offer youth and mid-career advanced manufacturing apprenticeship programs that teach technical and soft skills.
- AdvanceEDU - A combination of on-the-job training and college courses support Coloradans to enter the health care industry. Nearly all students are the first in their family to attend college and the program has a 90% success rate for student completion and job placement. This success is attributed in part to services like free childcare, technology, career coaching and financial aid.
Grant recipients from ActivateWork, AdvanceEdu, African-American Trade Association, BuildStrong Academy, Colorado Community College System/Red Rocks Community College, CoorsTek, CrossPurpose, Denver Economic Development Office (DEDO), Innosphere Ventures, and the St. Vrain Valley School District also participated in today's summit.
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"These summits empower local business, education and economic development partners to create real, sustainable solutions for workforce development. Understanding these needs and identifying solutions on a regional level is crucial to our success as a state, and I look forward to the action plans that result from this important work," said House Speaker Julie McCluskie.
"As a state, we know that workforce development is key to strengthening our economy and helping Coloradans continue to thrive. These summits build on momentum created by the Opportunity Now grant program and will result in real action that connects Denver area workers to good-paying jobs," said Sen. Jeff Bridges.
Today's event follows the Northeast Regional Talent Summit held last month at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, which focused on advanced manufacturing, construction and healthcare. Five more summits will take place across the state between now and June 2025, and each region's tactical workforce plans will be published in the 2025 Colorado Talent Pipeline report, with annual progress reports being published through 2030. The next summit will take place April 2 in Pueblo, focused on advanced manufacturing, construction and technology.
About the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) works to empower all to thrive in Colorado's economy. Under the leadership of the Governor and in collaboration with economic development partners across the state, we foster a thriving business environment through funding and financial programs, training, consulting and informational resources across industries and regions. We promote economic growth and long-term job creation by recruiting, retaining, and expanding Colorado businesses and providing programs that support entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes at every stage of growth. Our goal is to protect what makes our state a great place to live, work, start a business, raise a family, visit and retire—and make it accessible to everyone. Learn more about OEDIT.
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