Northern Colorado Workforce Analysis
The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the official release of the Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile, a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of workforce trends in Larimer and Weld Counties.
Commissioned in partnership with Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development and the City of Fort Collins Economic Health Office, this in-depth quantitative study provides critical insights to inform and strengthen the region’s ongoing talent strategy.
The Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile highlights key findings that will help communities, employers, and workforce partners develop talent pipelines, expand career pathways, and meet the long-term workforce needs of local industries.
Through this report, partners can:
- Inform Strategy: Provide data and context to support the design of a forthcoming regional talent strategy led by the NoCo Works workforce development coalition.
- Guide Investment: Help identify workforce development priorities and inform decisions about future investments in training and skills development.
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Promote Growth: Offer analytical tools—such as the Job Quality and Access (JQA) framework—to better understand job quality and accessibility, promoting equitable growth and opportunity across all sectors.
Explore the Data:
Dive deeper into the findings through our interactive online dashboards, which make it easy to explore key labor market trends. Discover which jobs are in demand, where hiring is strongest, and how our regional talent supply compares to emerging needs.
Access the full Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile and dashboards here: 2024 Northern Colorado Workforce Analysis | Tableau Public
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