Federal Grant Award Summary

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment received a $1.22M formula grant from the Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Employment Service/Wagner-Peyser Funded Activities program (CFDA 17.207), effective July 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This award funds the development and dissemination of state and local labor market information (LMI) to serve job seekers, employers, workforce intermediaries, educational institutions, policymakers, and other stakeholders. The grantee must maintain a workforce information database, produce employment projections and statewide economic analysis reports, and ensure adequate training for LMI staff. The program encourages production of additional reports and data products with flexibility in topic selection and presentation format.

The deliverables are designed to provide actionable, accurate labor market data that enables diverse customer groups to make informed decisions regarding employment, careers, education, and training pathways. Key beneficiaries include job seekers, employers, American Job Center staff, state and local workforce development boards, students, academic researchers, and labor market analysts. By equipping users with comprehensive labor market information, the program supports workforce reemployment, work-based learning, training initiatives, and career pathway development aligned with high-demand and higher-wage employment opportunities.