Take steps to increase the diversity of your applicant pools.
In 2017, Black and Latinx Coloradans accounted for 25% of the metro region’s population, but only 12% of workers were earning the regional average wage of $63,080.
Denver has a strong, diverse talent pipeline that we encourage you to target for future recruitment. These training and education providers offer skill-based training and are willing to work with employers to ensure you’re hiring skilled workers.
Metro State University of Denver Career Hub
Provides professional development and personalized career planning.
University of Colorado Boulder
Offers four-year degrees and is home to the Office of Diversity and Women’s Empowerment Initiative.
Turing School of Coding and Design
Trains individuals in web and software development.
Provides tools and resources to empower students to enroll in and graduate from higher ed institutions.
Additional Resources
Learn more about how to hire based on skills, not just degree requirements.
Check out these resources on an equitable hiring set of resources.
Expand your pool of talent by considering fair chance hiring.
Post job openings to the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce’s job board. It is a trusted source for our training partners.