ABOUT COLORADO SKILLED TRADES

We are the state authority connecting Colorado students to skilled trades education — building the pipeline of electricians, welders, plumbers, and tradespeople our communities depend on.

Who We Are

Building pathways from classroom to career across Colorado's high schools.

Our Mission

Preparing Colorado's Next Generation of Skilled Tradespeople

We work with high schools, colleges, and industry partners across the state to give students hands-on pathways into construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, welding, and automotive careers — before they ever graduate.

Our Approach

Partnering With Schools, Industry, and Communities

We fund programs, train educators, and align curriculum with real workforce needs, so every Colorado student has a clear, supported path from the classroom to a skilled trades career.

Our Impact Statewide

Since 2010, we've helped grow skilled trades education across Colorado.

150+

Partner High Schools

12000+

Students Served Annually

15

Years of Statewide Impact