Northern Colorado Workforce Analysis

This Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile was developed to provide a comprehensive, data-driven analysis of the workforce dynamics within the Larimer and Weld Counties region.

Purpose of the Labor Market Profile

The primary objective of this quantitative study, conducted by TIP Strategies, Inc. , was to compile and integrate detailed findings from an extensive workforce data analysis. This work establishes a clear picture of the region's current talent supply, talent demand, and baseline economic characteristics.

By documenting the key findings of the Northern Colorado labor market, this profile is designed to help communities effectively develop talent, strengthen career pathways, and meet the long-term workforce needs of industry.

Informing Strategy: To provide context and evidence for the design of a forthcoming regional talent strategy led by the NoCo Works workforce development coalition.
Guiding Investment: To support the identification of workforce development priorities and guide decision-making about future investments in training and skills development.
Promoting Growth: To offer stakeholders tools, such as the Job Quality and Access (JQA) analysis, that provide a better understanding of job quality and accessibility to promote growth and opportunity across all sectors.

Project Partners and Authors

This Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile was prepared by TIP Strategies, Inc., and the underlying workforce data analysis was commissioned by the City of Fort Collins, Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development, and The Fort Collins Area Chamber of Commerce.

About the Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile

What was done: Analyzed key employment data, combining official government statistics with information from thousands of online job postings. This shows us what employers are hiring for right now.
Why it matters: This report helps local leaders and partners identify the biggest workforce needs in Northern Colorado. It provides the essential information needed to build a shared regional strategy for training and jobs.

Interactive Dashboards: Explore Northern Colorado's Job Market Data

Want to know what jobs are in demand, who's hiring, and where our workers live? Our new, easy-to-use Tableau dashboards makes it simple!

Northern Colorado Workforce Analysis Dashboard

The dashboard covers three key areas:

Northern Colorado Baseline: The foundation of our region's workforce.
Talent Supply: Where our talent comes from and what they're trained in.
Talent Demand: The in-depth look at employer needs and skills in demand.

Job Quality and Access Dashboard

Detailed insights on job quality and accessibility in Northern Colorado!

Job Quality - Does the job offer good pay, solid benefits, and career stability?
Job Access - Is the job accessible to everyone, regardless of background?

Use this data to identify high-potential careers and to inform workforce development strategies.