Workforce

With many outstanding higher education institutions, steady in-migration, and high concentrations of employment in high tech and professional service industries in the region, it is no surprise that metro Denver offers a workforce second to none. The City of Centennial is a great example of that model. More than 50% of Centennial’s adult residents hold a Bachelor’s or advanced degree. Learn more about Centennial and Denver South’s workforce development institutions below.

Job Resources

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers a variety of no-cost services to help employers in Arapahoe and Douglas counties meet their recruitment goals and ensure a qualified workforce. Their are business development representatives are experienced in listening to employers’ needs and providing solutions to save businesses time, money and valuable resources.

Colorado Workforce Centers provides a variety of free services to assist employers and job-seekers alike, including job listings, career counseling and training for job-seekers, computer and internet access, tax credits and training reimbursement for employers, and pre-screening and referral services.

Colleges/Universities

Community College of Denver

Community College of Denver offers more than 120 degrees and certificates in 45 different programs of study that will prepare you for a new career or for transfer to a four-year school.

Arapahoe Community College

Arapahoe Community College offers more than 100 programs to start a career, change fields entirely or continue education.

Community College of Aurora

Community College of Aurora (CCA) is the hub for CCA’s Health Science and Public Safety programs—including Nursing, EMT, Paramedic, Fire Science, Behavioral Health and Phlebotomy.

Metropolitan State University

Metropolitan State University offers degrees in several fields, including accounting, biochemistry, economics and marketing.

Red Rocks Community College

Red Rocks Community College offers numerous degrees and certificates in today's most in-demand career fields including Health Careers, Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Computer Technology, Fire Science and Law Enforcement.

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine offers education for those going into osteopathic medicine, biomedical sciences and more.

University of Colorado-Denver

University of Colorado-Denver offers a wide variety of degrees and programs for all types of disciplines. Students can earn degrees in architecture and design, criminology and law, and environmental sciences and sustainability, to name a few.

University of Colorado-South Denver

University of Colorado-South Denver offers undergraduate degrees, graduate programs and certifications for supplemental training or to quench for ongoing education.

University of Denver

University of Denver offers a range of degrees and certifications. More than 100 undergraduate programs in traditional majors and dual-degree programs that span a variety of disciplines, including business, education, social work, international studies, public policy and engineering.

Career and Technical Education

Cherry Creek Innovation Campus

The Cherry Creek Innovation Campus is a stand-alone college and career preparedness facility for high school students in Cherry Creek Schools. With curriculum rooted in real-world skills and trade certifications ranging from the computer sciences to aviation to health sciences, this facility offers students a new kind of bridge to college and viable, successful careers.

Littleton Public Schools Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers Campus

Littleton Public Schools Explorative Pathways for Innovative Careers (EPIC) Campus, opened to students in August 2023 and provides opportunities for students to experience hands-on learning using state-of-the-art technology and innovative processes.