The Colorado Workforce Data Mining Project is intended to provide a baseline understanding of industry and occupational intricacies; past, current, and projected employment levels; and other economic measures. This report begins with an explanation of the study purpose, a guide for understanding the regional and county worksheets, and definition of terms. The report then presents the economic data and analysis for Colorado, followed by each region alphabetically (each region includes data and analysis for their respective counties)., "July 2009.", Description based on online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed December 2011), "The research for the project was completed in spring and summer 2009 by research teams from the University of Colorado (Boulder and Colorado Springs) and Colorado State University. Funding for the project was provided by a grant from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and Colorado Workforce Centers."--First unnumbered page.
The Great Recession of 2007 wreaked enormous economic damage throughout the nation. Not only were employment losses the greatest since the 1930s but other aspects of labor market activity, such as labor force participation, declined to levels not seen since at least the late 1970s. Many statewide economic indicators have gradually improved over the past few years allowing Colorado's unemployment insurance trust fund to strengthen. Still, while Colorado's economic recovery in recent years has been impressive--sturdy job growth, rapidly falling jobless rates, and a strong housing market fueled by population growth-- some measures of labor force activity have not yet returned to their pre-recession levels., Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed March 2024)
"Work-based learning is a continuum of activities that occur, in part or in whole, in the workplace, providing the learner with hands-on, real world experience.", Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed September 2022)
"Labor Market Information, Occupational Employment Statistics, 2011 Wages." -- Page 2., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed September 2017)
Construction offers opportunities for hands on work and the chance to build structures from the ground up. This industry is composed of workers who build residential, industrial, and commercial buildings; contractors who build sewers, highways, bridges and other infrastructure projects. It includes people who perform skilled activities such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. If you enjoy working with your hands, collaborating on projects and seeing the fruits of your labor materialize; construction could be the career for you., Online resource; title from PDF caption (viewed September 2017)
"The Division Independent Medical Examination (DIME) program provides an independent evaluation of medical issues relating to Maximum Medical Improvement (MMI) and impairment in workers' compensation cases. If a party disagrees with an authorized treating physician's impairment rating and/or the date of MMI you have the right to request a DIME.", Online resource; title from PDF cover (viewed July 2024)
