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Polis Proposes New Agency for Streamlined Job Training

12/11/2025

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced plans to create a new state agency to streamline postsecondary education and training.
Colorado currently has 20 offices across seven agencies managing more than 100 programs.
Polis notes that nearly two-thirds of jobs will require postsecondary training in the next five years.
The proposed agency would centralize information on vocational training and apprenticeships.
The bill is sponsored by bipartisan lawmakers and requires legislative approval.

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis announced plans to create a new state agency to streamline postsecondary education and training.
Colorado currently has 20 offices across seven agencies managing more than 100 programs.
Polis notes that nearly two-thirds of jobs will require postsecondary training in the next five years.
The proposed agency would centralize information on vocational training and apprenticeships.
The bill is sponsored by bipartisan lawmakers and requires legislative approval.