Talent & Workforce

Talent & Workforce

Aptitude with Altitude

Gifted and talented is only the beginning. While Northern Colorado’s attractive lifestyle and sunny climate draws professionals and their families from all over the world, the region is also experienced in retaining a homegrown workforce.

Northern Colorado’s workforce and employment numbers are steadily growing. Employment is distributed across a wide range of industries with manufacturing, construction, mining and professional/technical services leading the way in employment numbers. With a median age of 34, the region’s population consists of many young Millennials that contribute to a workforce primed to grow.

High levels of education are a key factor in the booming growth of the area’s economy. Ninety-one percent of the population has a high school diploma or higher, while 36.1% has a bachelor’s degree or higher, which is well above the national average. Residents have access to superior education from preschool through post-graduate learning, and are hard-pressed to leave upon completion.