Bill > HB1136

This bill establishes the "Pathways to Public Service Program" within the Department of Personnel to create work-based learning opportunities for students from Colorado's secondary schools (grades 9-12) and postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) to encourage them to pursue careers in public service. The program aims to align educational curricula and workforce readiness experiences with the state's skills-based hiring practices, which focus on specific abilities rather than just traditional qualifications. By partnering with educational institutions and workforce centers, the program will identify specific courses and credentials that can qualify students for entry-level state government jobs, thereby creating a pipeline of qualified candidates to reduce vacancies and improve retention within state government employment. The Department of Personnel will work with various state agencies to identify targeted positions, adopt hiring policies that recognize work-based learning, and collect data on program participants to assess its effectiveness.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1136