Governor Polis and Legislative Leaders Announce State Report Advancing Positive Change in Post-Secondary Education and Workforce Devcelopment

December 11, 2025

In a significant step forward, Governor Polis, along with leaders in legislature, education, and workforce development, released a state report outlining a robust vision for the future of post-secondary education and workforce development in Colorado. The report directed state agencies to analyze Colorado’s current post-secondary talent system and develop recommendations for positive change.

“Based on input gathered from leaders in education and workforce, community partners, site visits, surveys, responses to public presentations, research into current efforts in and beyond Colorado over the course of several months, the report recommends an innovative model that brings together and streamlines higher education and workforce development services,” said the Governor’s press release. 

You can read the complete press release here.