Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA) – The Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association is a non-profit organization that is a partnership of state and local workforce centers with the CWDC, CDLE, and CDHS.
Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) – The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) is a Governor-appointed, public-private partnership with the purpose to advise, oversee, and integrate the work of the Colorado talent development network. The CWDC Office is the work unit that supports the Council in their work to enhance and sustain a skills-based talent development network that meets the needs of employers, workers, job seekers, and learners for today and tomorrow. https://cwdc.colorado.gov
Colorado Department of Labor & Employment – Workforce Development Programs (CDLE-WDP) – Workforce Development Programs (WDP) oversees many of the State’s Federal Workforce Programs and state funded and discretionary programs. WDP is responsible for administering and delivering programs that support the Colorado Workforce System. WDP connects youth and adults new to or re-entering the labor force, unemployed, underemployed, special populations, Veterans, incumbent workers and GIG economy employers to a skilled labor pool. https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training
Office of the Future of Work (OFW) – The world of work is changing, propelling some to greater heights while leaving others behind. Globalization, advances in technology, demographic shifts, and other factors leave many wondering whether we, as a society, are ready to face the many challenges tomorrow’s economy will bring. That’s why the Office of the Future of Work (OFW) was created: to understand, prepare for, and develop policy and programmatic solutions to foster an economy that works for everyone in Colorado. The OFW shapes an equitable economy of the future and ensures that Coloradans are equipped with the necessary education, training, skills, and tools to fully participate in the labor force.
The office, created by an Executive Order from Governor Polis on September 4, 2019 and codified into law in SB23-051: Conforming Workforce Development Statutes in March 2023 also seeks to raise awareness about the future of work. To accomplish its goals, the office works in partnership with other state departments, convenes summits with diverse stakeholders across regions, and establishes task forces and working groups. https://cdle.colorado.gov/future-of-work
Apprenticeship Colorado – State Apprenticeship Agency - Apprenticeship Colorado is the State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) in Colorado that is responsible for oversight and registration of Registered Apprenticeship Programs. Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high-quality career pathway where employers can develop and prepare their future workforce, and individuals can obtain paid work experience, classroom instruction, and a portable, nationally-recognized credential. https://apprenticeship.colorado.gov/
National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) – NAWDP is a professional association representing individual workforce development and human resources practitioners, who connect job seekers, educators and companies to advance the American Economy. NAWDP provides the professional development, resources, and certification credibility to individuals seeking to thrive in the workforce development industry as thought leaders and innovators. As the leading advocate for workforce development professionals, NAWDP builds relationships and connections with other industry-leading organizations to challenge and collaborate for the advancement of the industry. https://www.nawdp.org/
National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB) – NAWB represents and advocates for the nation’s 550+ Workforce Development Boards, which coordinate with education and economic development stakeholders to administer regional workforce programs which meet the needs of job seekers, career-seekers, businesses, and communities. https://www.nawb.org/