Workforce Development Resource Hub for Colorado Founders
Supporting Business Owners in Job Creation
Hiring is one of the biggest investments—and risks—a founder can take. Unlike large corporations, small businesses and startups don’t have extensive resources to absorb the cost of hiring, onboarding, and training employees. Yet, our State and local economies rely on business owners like you to generate jobs. In fact, startups create more jobs in their first year of operation than any other sector of the economy.
At Startup Colorado, we recognize that hiring as a small business is a high-stakes decision—one that can either accelerate growth or put financial strain on a company. Payroll, benefits, training, and operational adjustments all come at a cost, and for many rural businesses, finding and retaining the right employees is an even bigger challenge.
Our mission is to reduce the risk of hiring so you can:
Leverage new employees to fuel growth rather than slow it down Build a strong, committed workforce behind your vision Compete with larger employers by accessing state-funded hiring and training resources Scale sustainably without being held back by workforce challenges
Colorado offers a wealth of resources to help small businesses recruit, train, and retain employees while maximizing workforce incentives. This Workforce Resource Hub is designed to give founders and business owners the tools, incentives, and funding they need to hire confidently, grow faster, and strengthen their businesses—because when you succeed, so does our entire economy.
Here you will find resources on:
Hiring faster by accessing job-matching and recruitment support Reducing costs with workforce tax credits, hiring incentives, and training grants Developing talent pipelines through apprenticeships, upskilling, and partnerships Accessing funding to help support wages and business expansion
How to Use These Resources
Step 1: Identify where you need the most help (hiring, funding, training, retention).
Step 2: Click the links below to explore programs & apply for incentives.
Step 3: Reach out to Startup Colorado or your local workforce representative for one-on-one support.
Have questions? Need help? Contact Startup Colorado for personalized guidance on leveraging workforce resources!
