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Workforce Development
We’re driving
Colorado’s Economy
The Colorado Community College System is committed to continuously engaging in partnerships to promote student success and serve the workforce needs of our communities.
CCCS strives to be the partner of choice for Colorado businesses. We work to cultivate relationships with statewide non-profit organizations, businesses, economic development councils, workforce development boards, and state agencies to develop comprehensive solutions to meet workforce demands.
Grant Programs
Partner with us to access valuable grant programs that support workforce development. Our grants help meet the needs of businesses and communities by providing funding for training and development.
Create an Apprenticeship
Partner with us to develop a customized apprenticeship program. Gain access to skilled workers trained to meet your specific business needs.
Post a Job or Internship
Connect with talented students and recent graduates. Post your job or internship opportunities to find the perfect fit for your team.
Reach Out
to
the Team
Have questions or need assistance? Contact our team for support and guidance on how we can help meet your business goals.
Highlighted Workforce Initiatives
- Workforce Education and Training
- Workforce Incentives and Grantmaking
- Customized Workforce Training
- Industry Recognized Credentials
- Business Engagement and Partnership
- Work-based learning
- Apprenticeships
- Credit for Prior Learning
- Career Pathways
Workforce development collaboration at CCCS is achieved through multiple committees and groups, including the Workforce Development Committee, Skill Advance College Representatives Group, Apprenticeship Community of Practice, and Cyber SME Group.
Partnership for Competency Validation & Program Development
CCCS, Skillful, and the Colorado Workforce Development Council have partnered with SkillsEngine to bring the Calibrate tool to Colorado, building job profiles in healthcare and behavioral health to support CO-HELPS and Colorado career pathways work. Calibrate is being funded by Skillful and CO-HELPS, a workforce solution grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration.
Subject Matter Experts can participate in job profile validation efforts by visiting Colorado Industry Career Pathway Validation.
Questions? Contact the Workforce Development Team
Latest News
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CCCS Awards $855K in Workforce Development Grants to Rural Employers
Workforce Resilience Program Supports Businesses, Workers Affected by Pandemic DENVER (August 6, 2024) — The Colorado Community College System (CCCS) […]
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RAND Report Shows Promising Results for CCCS Workforce Programs
A new report from RAND shows promising results for Colorado community college students enrolled in short-term training programs. The report […]
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CCA President Dr. Mordecai Brownlee Represents CCCS on Workforce Development Panel
As a product of community colleges, Dr. Mordecai Brownlee knows “it’s hard to dream about the things you’ve never seen.” […]
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