WORKFORCE PULSE

Thursday, June 5, 2025

11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Location: TBD

Please note that the Local Area Unemployment Statistics Data (LAUS) lags a month behind national data. (P) preliminary data usually finalized the following month.

Strong workforce programs = Stronger local economies

A/D Works! services contributed $45.8M in total economic impact, fueling job growth and business success. See how A/D Works! is making a difference: https://bit.ly/25ADWEIR

2025 RMWDA Conference



Arapahoe/Douglas Works! staff proudly presented at the 2025 Rocky Mountain Workforce Development Association (RMWDA) Conference, sharing innovative strategies and best practices that are driving results for both job seekers and businesses. Their contributions reflected A/D Works!' leadership and commitment to shaping the future of workforce development in Colorado and beyond.

Congratulations to all of our incredible presenters for representing A/D Works! with professionalism, expertise, and a passion for workforce development.

Top 10 Jobs in the Denver Metro area April 2025

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Industry Profiles

2025 Profiles Coming Soon!

2025 Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Economic Impact Report

Top 10 Occupations Posted in Aerospace Sector, March 2025

The table below shows the number of postings by companies in the Aerospace sector, which is one of Colorado's premier economic drivers. This industry is so important in greater metro Denver, that its leaders have formed an Aerospace Sector Partnership which is cooperatively addressing skill shortages in key areas in partnership with Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, local K-12 and postsecondary educators and economic developers. This vital infrastructure cooperates to optimize the competitiveness of Aerospace companies throughout the region by ensuring a steady supply of key talent.

The salaries listed in this table are from actual job postings by Aerospace companies in metro Denver during March of this year, and so quite accurately depict the current labor costs for this key talent.

Note: 'Computer Occupations, All Other' includes a total of 9 occupations.

At the time of this release, the most recent job posting data available is for March 2025.

Supply/Demand of Rapidly Growing Skills in the Aerospace Sector in greater Denver Metro area during March 2025

This figure shows the top ten specialized skills that have been posted by companies in the Aerospace Sector in greater metro Denver during March 2025. These skills are the most rapidly growing as compared to forecasted two-year change in national demand for the the specific skills as opposed to projected demand for all skills.

The percent of profiles are taken from Lightcast's inventory of online resumes in the region that list the specific skill on the table. For example, referencing the graphic image here, we see that Business Strategies has been listed as a desired skill in 17% of the job postings made by Aerospace employers in metro Denver during March 2025, but only 2.1% of the existing database of online resumes aggregated by Lightcast list that skill.

This is a potential supply/demand imbalance that can be rectified by the workforce development system working through the regional Aerospace Sector Partnership with local K-12 Career and Technical Skills (CTE) programs, such as the aerospace program at Littleton's EPIC Campus which specializes in advanced additive manufacturing skills, as well as programs offered by community colleges, technical schools and other postsecondary educators to ensure curriculum content remains relevant to the evolving needs of regional Aerospace companies.

This type of analysis can readily be done in support of any industry, group of industries or even for specific occupations across all industries or within a specific industry. 

May is Mental Health Month

Celebrate Mental Health Month by exploring Mental Health America’s 2025 Action

Guide!

Learn how to take action to improve your personal mental health or as part of the larger mental health movement with the Mental Health Month Action Guide. mhanational.org/may

CDLE Announces ASL Digital Interpreter Pilot Program



Coloradans visiting Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) workforce centers and vocational rehabilitation centers can access free, on-demand American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services through a new state pilot program.

This is a service offered through Aira ASL, a phone app that can provide deaf or hard of hearing individuals with an on-demand professional ASL interpreter, to help them with interacting with the hearing population. Learn more

State ScaleUp Grants

Apprenticeship Colorado at the Office of the Future of Work is now accepting applications for State ScaleUp Grants. State ScaleUp Grants are competitive awards of up to but not meeting or exceeding $50,000 that support organizations to develop or expand a Registered Apprenticeship Program. The opportunity funds capacity-building projects for current and future Registered Apprenticeship Program employers and Sponsors. The deadline to apply is May 21, 2025 at 11:59 pm MST. Learn More

Understanding Unemployment Insurance Employer Workshops

CDLE's Division of Unemployment Insurance is holding a free presentation to help employers better understand the state's unemployment insurance laws. The free workshop is for employers only and provides an opportunity to build knowledge, improve practices, and make sense of our state's unemployment insurance system. Employers will learn their rights and responsibilities and be able to implement a penalty-proof program. Learn More

Job Fair hosted by the Office of Congressman Jason Crow

If you're currently hiring, consider participating in an upcoming job fair hosted by Congressman Jason Crow's office. The event will take place on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 12:00PM - 5:00PM on Aurora. Employer registration is free, and opportunities at all skill levels are welcome. The deadline to register is Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Learn More

The Business Boost Program: Thriving in a Digital World for Small/Micro-Businesses

The Community College of Aurora, the Aurora-South Metro Small Business Development Center and Arapahoe/Douglas Works! have partnered to provide the Business Boost program. This program is designed to bolster the operations and scalability of small/micro-businesses to thrive in a digital world.

The on-demand learning modules may be accessed as individual topic trainings or as a complete training series. Videos are available in English or Spanish. Learn More

June 14, 2025 Air N Space-A-Palooza

Don't miss your chance to ignite your passion for aerospace and aviation. Get your free tickets!

Please note: A/D Works! maintains a calendar of events on our website. If you have an event you would like to be added to our calendar please email adwmarketing@arapahoegov.com.

Marketing/Outreach/Engagement Task Force

This task force is focused on enhancing the efficiency and reach on

marketing efforts.

Young Adult Engagement

Task Force

This task force is dedicated to increasing the engagement and enrollment of young adults (age 16-24), in workforce development services.

Data & Labor Market Information Task Force

This task force is focused on shaping data products and labor market information to best meet the needs of businesses and community partners.

The Business Services Team at

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is here to help!



Discuss your recruitment goals and customize a plan to hire, train and retain a qualified workforce with one of our experienced Business Development Representatives today! Call 303-636-1359 or fill out a request form, and one of our representatives will contact you.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! proudly supports Colorado's talent development network as a TalentFOUND affiliate.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! programs are federally funded with $18,730,452.65 (~78 percent) through the U.S. Department of Labor. Additionally, ~22 percent ($5,326,786.07) is financed by non-federal sources.