Your Colorado L.I.F.E.: Taxes, Business, and More
Are you 1) new to Colorado, 2) planning for college and career, or 3) interested…
workforce & labor
The Colorado Recovery Plan
This month the Governor’s office, along with House and Senate leadership from both parties, issued…
How to Search for Professional Licenses
Many Colorado professions and businesses require licenses, including professions in the healthcare, financial, and building…
Business and Economic Updates
Business and economic conditions are constantly changing here in Colorado, especially now due to the…
COVID-19 Map Series from the State Demography Office
Looking for demographic information on COVID-19 in Colorado? The State Demography Office has put together…
Time Machine Tuesday: The 1920 Denver Tramway Strike
A recent pandemic, economic instability, and protests in downtown Denver. Sound familiar? Only this was…
Finding a Job During COVID-19
If you’re one of the many Coloradans either out of work or looking for a…
30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
One of the United States’ most significant pieces of civil rights legislation was signed into…
Watch Out for Unemployment Fraud
High numbers of people filing unemployment insurance claims has led to increased fraud and identity…
Economic Downturns and Unemployment in Colorado
Colorado has weathered many economic crises, from the Panic of 1893 to the Great Recession…
Apprenticeships and Work-Based Learning
Want to learn a new trade, and earn a paycheck while you learn? Apprenticeships are…
Remembering Ruben Valdez
Colorado’s first Hispanic Speaker of the House, Ruben Valdez, passed away on Tuesday at age…
The Future of Work
This week, Governor Polis signed Executive Order B 2019 009, which creates the new Office…
Plan Your Career with My Colorado Journey
Are you looking for a tool to help you navigate the complex web of education…
Looking for a Summer Job?
Before you know it, school will be out for the summer, so now is a…
Interactive Data Tools from the State Demography Office
The State Demography Office (SDO) has recently updated several of their interactive online data and…
February is Career and Technical Education Month
Career and technical education (CTE) is a way for middle- and high-school students to get…
Time Machine Tuesday: The WPA in Colorado
During the height of the Great Depression, as banks failed, unemployment soared, and farm prices…
Government Shutdown Resources
If you or a family member are affected by the recent government shutdown, the State…
Minimum Wage in Colorado
Currently, Colorado’s minimum wage is $10.20, or $7.18 for tipped employees. This was increased on…