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In partnership with National Skills Coalition, the Skills2Compete-Colorado campaign seeks to raise awareness of the need to train Colorado residents for middle-skill jobs, which require more than high school but not a four-year degree. These jobs make up the largest portion of Colorado's labor market. Prior to the recession, Colorado was already experiencing shortages of middle-skill workers in crucial industries. With high unemployment throughout the nation, this is precisely the time to ensure Colorado is training the middle-skill workforce that will be critical to economic recovery and long-term success.

Key Partners

State Lead

SkillBuild Colorado

Core Advisors

Associated General Contractors of Colorado
The Bell Policy Center
City of Denver, Office of Economic Development, Workforce Development
Colorado Center on Law and Policy
Colorado Community College System
Colorado Department of Education, Adult Education and Family Literacy
Colorado Workforce Development Council
Community College of Denver, WIN Initiative
Constructor's and Designer's Alliance
FRESC
iCAST (International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology)
Independent Electrical Contractors, Rocky Mountain
Jefferson County Department of Human Services
National Skills Coalition
Peace Bransberger
Rose Community Foundation
Weifield Group

Major Efforts

In October 2011, released a new policy platform with recommendations for moving Colorado closer towards realizing its full economic potential and addressing the realities of the 21st-century economy and workforce.

With National Skills Coalition, released Colorado's Forgotten Middle-Skill Jobs in October 2011, generating widespread media coverage.