skills development

The 2013 legislative session reached the halfway mark on Saturday.

Much of the public's attention was focused on some controversial bills, but lawmakers also made progress on a wide range of issues, from education to health care to protecting workers and families.

Education and workforce development

This bill represents a net opportunity gain for Colorado, and the Bell Policy Center strongly supports it. The innovative and collaborative pilot program established through the bill is based on a successful educational model employed in other states. It will help low-literacy, low-skilled working-age adults more quickly and effectively acquire the education and technical skills they need for successful participation in the 21^st century workforce.

Concerning expectations for higher education institutions in Colorado

Senate Bill 11-052
Testimony to the Senate Education Committee
Frank Waterous, Senior Policy Analyst
March 17, 2011

My name is Frank Waterous, and I am a senior policy analyst with the Bell Policy Center. The Bell is a non-partisan, non-profit research and policy organization dedicated to expanding opportunity for all Coloradans.