On Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Empower Field at Mile High, Colorado Business Roundtable hosted a signature event: Future of Work: From Data Signals to Strategy. The event is described thusly: Colorado’s workforce landscape is full of reports, rankings, and projections—but what do they actually mean for employers trying to hire, retain, and grow? Built for executives, HR and talent leaders, and workforce and higher-ed partners, this Future of Work convening cut through conflicting signals and translated the latest labor-market and skills insights into practical, employer-led strategies to keep Colorado competitive.

We have captured audio from each of our sessions and made them available to you on podcatchers everywhere. This is Session 1:

New Frontiers in Work-Based Learning: The Employer Outlook

New research from the Burning Glass Institute highlights both the promise and the gaps in Colorado’s work-based learning ecosystem. The question isn’t what’s been done, but what’s next? This session shares key findings from a Colorado landscape analysis followed by a candid discussion with industry leaders on practical pathways to grow work-based learning.

Research Briefing: Erik Leiden, Managing Director of Workforce Strategy, Burning Glass Institute

Employer Discussion:

Moderated by Isis Artze-Vega, Project Director, Burning Glass Institute

Sean Grubb, Global Technical Training Director, CoorsTek

Danny Moore, President/Owner, DeNOVO Solutions

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