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.

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.