Press Releases

Governor Polis proclaims March 1-7 as Weights and Measures Week to recognize the critical role accurate measurement systems play in commerce and consumer protection.

With approximately 57,000 federal workers in Colorado, many may be eligible for various support through Colorado’s Statewide Workforce System.

The state funding will support Colorado’s disability community by improving the quality of life and independence for Coloradans with disabilities through the work of various Colorado nonprofit organizations.

Governor Jared Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced two new Coal Transition Community Assistance grants aimed at supporting local economic diversification efforts in Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties.

Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Increase by 300 in December;

The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) released the annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report on Wednesday, January 15. The 11th edition provides an in-depth analysis of the critical factors shaping the supply and demand for talent across Colorado’s key industries.

Employers with qualifying registered apprenticeships can claim up to $126,000 in tax credits.

The Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) program conducted by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Office of Labor Market Information (LMI), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), reveals Colorado had 83 work-related fatalities in 2023.

The significant increase in funding will support Colorado’s disability community by improving the application process for various benefit programs.