SB156

Change Practices of Work Force Development Council

Complete·6/2/26

Colorado SB156 amends workforce development practices to enhance career pathways for in-demand occupations.

Colorado SB156 updates the practices of the State Workforce Development Council to better align education and training with in-demand occupations. The bill mandates the council to design and implement career pathways for critical occupations in growing industries, ensuring they are ready for the 2022-23 academic year. It emphasizes the importance of industry-driven career pathways, sector partnerships, and the use of state-level data to inform workforce development. The council must also create an energy sector career pathway and ensure coordination with education and workforce initiatives.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

47 Yea

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17 Nay

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1 Absent

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Calendar

May 11

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

May 9

12:00 AM

House Third Reading Calendar

History

Jun 2

Governor Signed

May 21

Senate

Signed by the President of the Senate

May 21

House

Signed by the Speaker of the House