Colorado § 8-83-220 - Encouragement of in-demand programs - legislative declaration.
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§ 8-83-220. Encouragement of in-demand programs - legislative declaration.
(1) The state work force development council shall encourage work force development programs and work force development areas to enroll individuals in educational programs related to industries that are in demand in that work force development area. The general assembly finds that Colorado is facing a shortage in several different industries and that having local areas encouraging individuals to follow a career path in a marketable industry in that area further benefits Colorado residents.
(2) The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that educating individuals eligible to receive moneys from welfare-to-work or temporary assistance to needy families will benefit such individuals. In addition, the general assembly finds, determines, and declares that Colorado is facing a shortage of licensed practical nurses and that encouraging individuals to follow such a career path further benefits Colorado and its residents.
Source: L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 100, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 644, § 23, effective May 19.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 8-71-218.7 as it existed prior to 2012.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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