Skills mismatch may be dampening economic growth

Even though Colorado’s economy is very strong right now, many experts in the state believe it could be even better if there wasn’t a gap between what employers say they want in their employees and the skill sets available in the state to fill those positions.

Industries such as advanced manufacturing, software development and health care are just three that struggle to fill positions, and have for years.

Numerous statewide initiatives have been undertaken to try and bridge the skills gap but employers in some of these industries with the most need are finding that they…