Workforce projections bill gets Hickenlooper’s signature

DENVER – Gov. John Hickenlooper has signed into law a bill that seeks to help colleges offer courses that align with the job market.

The law will direct state agencies to report on projections of Colorado’s workforce needs. The agencies will use data already gathered by state and federal governments to develop the report.

Using the information, schools can determine what jobs are in demand and companies can learn more about educational programs. The bill could help students make informed decisions about jobs and colleges adjust to job market changes.

“I am very pleased to have this bill signed that will ensure we have an education system more in tune with the marketplace and a workforce better trained for the jobs that are in demand,” state Rep. Daniel Kagan, D-Englewood, said in a statement. “This bill will connect Coloradans with training and education for jobs in need, and that’s something that is crucial in continuing to grow Colorado’s economy.”

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