The annual Colorado Talent Pipeline Report identifies areas of growing demand and opportunity, key features of the current labor force, and strategies to balance the supply and demand equation for talent. It also highlights the Top Jobs in Colorado -- jobs with high annual openings, above average growth, and a good wage. Visit ColoradoTalentDashboard.com to dig into the data in a more dynamic format.
In accordance with 24-46.3-103 C.R.S. as amended by SB14-205, the CWDC presents the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report in partnership with the Department of Higher Education, the Department of Education, the Department of Labor and Employment, and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, with support from the Office of State Planning and Budgeting, the State Demography Office at the Department of Local Affairs, and other partners.
2023 Talent Pipeline Report
The CWDC released the 2023 Talent Pipeline Report on Dec. 15, 2023. This tenth iteration of the Talent Pipeline Report analyzes and explains labor market information, highlights talent development strategies, and provides data-informed opportunities to enhance the talent pipeline in Colorado.
Spring Edition: Education and Training
After reviewing previous Talent Pipeline Reports and considering requirements, data release timing, and audiences, the decision was made to update how Talent Pipeline Reports are published. We are excited to share the first Spring Edition 2024 focused on education and training. You can learn more about the recent education and training data in this Spring Edition at a Talent Pipeline Report Spring Edition overview webinar at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, April 19. Register in Zoom to attend the webinar.
Past Reports
- 2022 Talent Pipeline Report
2022 Report
2022 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2022 AppendicesAppendix A: Talent Pipeline Policy Success
Appendix B: Colorado Top Jobs
Appendix C: Colorado Top Jobs by Region
Appendix D: 2021-2022 Career Pathways Annual Report – HB15-1274
Appendix E: 2022 Sector Strategies Update
Appendix F: Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) List of Approved Programs – HB16-1289
Appendix G: HB15-1170 PWR Coordinator Update 2022
Appendix H: PY21 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix I: Update on Colorado Data Trust
Appendix J: Glossary of Equity Terms
Appendix K: Update on Reskilling, Upskilling, and Next-skilling (RUN) from HB21-1264
- 2021 Talent Pipeline Report
2021 Report
2021 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2021 AppendicesAppendix A: Colorado Top Jobs
Appendix B: Colorado Top Jobs by Region
Appendix C: 2020-2021 Career Pathways Annual Report – HB 15-1274
Appendix D: 2021 Sector Strategies Update
Appendix E: WORK Act Annual Report: FY 2020-2021
Appendix F: PY20 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix G: Talent Pipeline Policy Success
Appendix H: Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) List of Approved Programs – HB 16-1289
Appendix I: HB 15-1170 PWR Coordinator Update 2021
Appendix J: Glossary of Equity Terms
Appendix K: Colorado Job Demand Visualization
- 2020 Talent Pipeline Report
2020 Report
2020 Talent Pipeline Report - Overview
2020 AppendicesAppendix A: Talent Pipeline Policy Success
Appendix B: Colorado Top Jobs
Appendix C: Colorado Top Jobs by Region
Appendix D: 2020 Sector Strategies Update
Appendix E: HB 15-1170 PWR Coordinator Update
Appendix F: WORK Act Annual Report: FY 2019-2020
Appendix G: Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP) List of Approved Programs – HB 16-1289
Appendix H: 2019-2020 Career Pathways Annual Report – HB 15-1274
Appendix I: Innovative Industries Internship Program Annual Report: FY 2019-2020
Appendix J: PY19 WIOA Annual Report
Appendix K: Colorado Job Demand Visualization
To access Talent Pipeline Reports prior to 2020, please contact cwdc@state.co.us.