Reimagining Workforce Development with a Systems-Level Approach
At ActivateWork our vision is clear and compelling: A vibrant tech talent ecosystem fueling opportunity, growth, and prosperity for the Rocky Mountain region. To bring that vision to life, we’re doing more than offering training programs and job placement services—we’re reimagining how workforce development happens.
Traditional workforce development models often operate in silos, disconnected from the rapidly evolving needs of the tech industry. At ActivateWork, we recognize that to build a resilient and vibrant economy, we must rethink and redesign these systems.
Our approach focuses on systemic innovation—bringing together employers, educators, policymakers, and community organizations to create a cohesive, responsive, and inclusive tech talent ecosystem.
Disrupting the Traditional Talent Pipeline
Too many employers are still using college degrees as a stand-in for abilities—and the skills gap continues to widen.
At ActivateWork, we believe that talent is equally distributed, but opportunity is not—excluding countless talented people who have what it takes to succeed, even as hundreds of thousands of IT, data, and cybersecurity roles go unfilled.
We’re leading the charge to reimagine the way our workforce works and challenging the status quo by:
- Promoting Skills-Based Hiring: Encouraging employers to prioritize skills and competencies over formal credentials.
- Creating Alternative Pathways: Developing industry-driven and employer-informed training programs that provide learners with the skills needed for in-demand tech roles.
- Fostering Inclusive Practices: Ensuring that talented individuals from all backgrounds have access to opportunities in the tech industry.
Our approach recognizes what today’s employers already know: capability, grit, and real-world skills matter more than credentials alone. We help employers focus on real abilities and potential, not just resumes or credentials. And we create new, practical pathways for people to get the training and support they need to build strong tech careers and a stronger tech sector for all.
Driving Equitable Economic Growth
Our vision is to create a vibrant tech talent ecosystem that fuels opportunity, growth, and prosperity for the Rocky Mountain region.
By focusing on systemic innovation and inclusive practices, we aim to:
- Increase Economic Mobility: Providing individuals from diverse backgrounds with pathways to high-paying tech careers.
- Address Talent Shortages: Meeting the workforce needs of the tech industry through a well-prepared talent pool.
- Enhance Regional Competitiveness: Positioning the Rocky Mountain region as a leader in tech innovation and inclusive economic development.
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