About Workforce Development at CU Boulder
The University of Colorado Boulder’s Workforce Development Hub provides inspiration, education and resources for staff, faculty and researchers to build and grow flexible and impactful learner programs.
We use a people-first approach to upskilling and reskilling learners to help more individuals, industries and communities thrive.
How we contribute
Incubating and delivering flexible skill-building opportunities
Increasing access and support for disadvantaged populations to upskill and reskill
Forecasting and developing skills for emerging technologies
Creating multi-faceted coalitions to develop “k through grey” skill pathways
Demystifying workforce development
What do we really mean by "workforce development"? Opportunities and examples include:
Creating a micro-credential or certificate
Offering experiential learning like micro-internships
Offering a course in a flexible, self-paced, distance format
Communicating how skills translate to career opportunities
Partnering with other skill building and equity-serving institutions to develop skill pathways
Offering learners access to basic support needs like childcare and transportation
Identifying research themes in emerging technologies and creating skill development blueprints
Supporting partnerships for state and federal funding priorities like the CHIPS Act