The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment (CDLE) strives for excellence by collaborating in many different ways with our Workforce Development staff and partners! Some of those efforts can be found through the following links and programs, which provide resources and information not only to the CDLE -Employment & Training staff and workforce system, but also for the other state, federal and local government agencies, and our partner agencies and constituents throughout the nation who have a combined interest in collaborating with our department to develop a strong workforce for Colorado.
Federal, state and local (ex. county or city) government tools, websites and resources are given to assist our partner agencies in the support of Workforce Development and Employment & Training programs and services.
Virtual Job Fairs & Events WIOA Guides & Frameworks (CWDC)
Workforce Professionals (ETA) Federal Resources (ETA) ETA Advisories
Partner workforce agencies and staff, access information and resources for assisting WIOA - youth and customers in education, training and apprenticeship programs.
WIOA Youth Service Providers Provider List (ETPL) WIOA Training & Program Information
Governor's Summer Job Hunt Apprenticeship Programs Directory Apprenticeship Partners
Youth Law Youth Law Labor Library Virtual Job Shadow Internship Information
Partner workforce agencies and staff view program guidance letters (pgls), state reporting and planning information.
Policy Guidance Letters Annual Reports State Plans & Trainings
Some of the internal and external workforce partner agencies we frequently work & collaborate with.
Unemployment Insurance Vocational Rehabilitation Colorado Workforce Development Council
Colorado Workforce Centers TalentFound My Colorado Journey
State Governor's Office Department of Education Department of Higher Education
Department of Corrections Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
The Colorado Workforce Development Enterprise Fund (WEF) Oversight Board, authorized by Colorado HB24-1409, is established to provide valuable business services to employers. The Board manages and allocates revenue for workforce initiatives, promoting transparency, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in managing designated Colorado cash funds. Its membership includes the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) or their designee, the Director of the Colorado Workforce Development Council or their designee, and ten representatives from Local Workforce Development Boards.
The Board is accepting applications for membership. The deadline for applying is June 6, 2025.
Membership on the Board is limited to individuals in the following positions:
Applicants must be nominated by someone other than themselves. Nomination letters can be uploaded to the application form. Questions can be directed to rob.hanni@state.co.us.
The next Workforce Enterprise Fund Board meeting will take place on June 25, 2025, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at 633 17th St Denver, CO 80202 in Room 7D.