Metro Denver WIRED Initiative goals

Goal 1 - For the benefit of Colorado’s future, develop a home-grown skilled workforce for its fast-growing, high-wage, industries that are also experiencing labor shortages – aerospace, bioscience, energy, and information technology-software – so that our regional companies can remain competitive in the global economy.

Goal 2 - Be one of the best regions in the country in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education, supported by a full skill set of competencies and masteries. Metro Denver will be the “go to” region when companies are deciding to relocate or expand because our workforce has the best STEM skills.

Goal 3 - Provide an entrepreneurial climate for business creation and expansion for companies in targeted industries.

Goal 4 - Become the region where the minimum acceptable educational standard for all becomes a post-secondary certificate or an associate degree.

Goal 5 - Create a regional system that seamlessly integrates workforce, education, and economic development programs to effectively meet the needs of individuals and business.