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Press Release: Colorado’s FAMLI program selected as 2024 NASCIO State IT Recognition Awards finalist

(DENVER) — The National Association of Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) announced the finalists for their coveted 2024 State IT Recognition Awards. These prestigious annual awards honor innovative projects and excellence in using information technology in state government to address critical business problems, improve business processes and elevate customer experience.

Press Release: Call for Applications: Funding Available for Safe Digging Education and Awareness

$20,000 available from the Division of Oil and Public Safety’s Damage Prevention Fund.

Press Release: Week Two of Workforce Development Month: CDLE Demonstrates Impact of Services for All Coloradans

Colorado’s Statewide workforce system strengthens outcomes for Communities Across Colorado including those with disabilities, veterans, youth, and others.

Press Release: Colorado’s Workforce System Celebrates Annual Workforce Development Month

Governor Polis declares September Workforce Development Month.

Press Release: New Enforcement Tools Strengthen Construction Labor Market

Workers, general contractors benefit as subcontractor violations drop. Continued violators pay hefty fines, funding back wages for victims.

Press Release: Colorado Employment Situation – July 2024

4,800 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in July;

Press Release: Colorado Workforce Development Council Awards Grants for Small Business Apprenticeship Support

$500,000 will support 13 organizations to launch new or expand existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs.

Press Release: Labor Department Takes First Steps to Establish the Colorado Disability Opportunity Office

Cross-agency collaboration on disability policy issues will be a strategic focus

Press Release: Apprenticeship Colorado seeks applications for BuildUp Grants: Round 2

Registered Apprenticeship Programs in the Building and Construction Trades are encouraged to apply for funds to provide free training to target populations.

Press Release: Colorado Employment Situation – June 2024

1,400 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in June