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College In Colorado:
A free, online resource of the Colorado Department of Higher Education, College In Colorado is a one-stop shop for career and postsecondary exploration and planning. Currently serving over 400,000 Colorado students from Middle School to Lifelong Learners, College In Colorado links learning (from industry certifications to advanced professional degrees) to every occupation listed on the O-Net and Colorado's labor Market Information - including the entire range of creative careers.
With 186,000 creative occupations in Colorado, College In Colorado provides the roadmap to lifelong success for students, parents, teachers, counselors and Career and Technical educators, as well as community-based creative organizations and employers.
College In Colorado's Partnerships Office hosts bi-monthly networking meetings around creative careers and the Colorado talent pipeline.
Colorado Creative Industries
Colorado Creative Industries is a Division of the
Office of Economic Development and International Trade
Mission
To promote, support and expand the creative industries to drive Colorado’s economy, grow jobs and enhance our quality of life.
Goals
Assist non-profit and for-profit creative businesses and artist-entrepreneurs to access financial support, skill development and professional networking.
Market Colorado as a creative hub to locate a creative business, produce a film, and experience world class arts and cultural events.
Expand access to arts learning and creativity skills to ensure a pipeline of creative workers.
Help local governments and coalitions build and support creative businesses and cultural and artistic programs.
Expand public access to creative environments and experiences.
Preserve and promote the cultural heritage of our state.
Program Priorities
To create programs that deliver on our mission and goals, we have developed five program priorities:
1. Increase access to financial support and incentives targeted at the creative sector.
2. Expand and create professional development and networking opportunities for creatives.
3. Promote Colorado nationally and internationally as a premiere creative hub.
4. Increase access to arts and creativity skills in P-20 education and workforce development.
5. Stimulate increased support for creative productions, enterprises and activities by local governments and coalitions.
