Colorado's technology economy is one of the strongest in the nation. IT occupations account for about 5 percent of all jobs in the state, and are among the fastest growing, good-paying jobs. Colorado is focused on building a pipeline of talent equipped with the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences needed to meet the demand of Colorado's information and technology jobs. The passage of House Bill 15-1274 provided the opportunity for state, regional, and local partners across Colorado to align around the development of regional industry-driven career pathway systems.