Skills and Qualifications

Skills in High Demand by Colorado Employers

Many skills, competencies, and qualifications are pivotal across industries, making them valuable for all workers.

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In-demand Skills and Certificates by Employers

Based on active job numbers, core skills will continue to be more valuable to employers in 2023 relative to technical skills.

2023 Employer Demand by Skills and CertificatesNote: This table includes skills and certificates employers listed for qualification requirements on active, unique job postings as of March 2023.

Source: JobsEQ Econometric Modeling

Job Seekers’ Skills and Certificates

The skills and certificates possessed by Colorado job seekers according to their online profiles. Comparing this data to the skills in-demand by employers (above) can help determine gaps in workforce supply and demand.

2023 Skills and Certificates by Resume Forensics Note: This table highlights the number of individuals who listed these skills and certificates on their online profiles as of March 2023.

Source: JobsEQ Econometric Modeling

Additional Resources:

CDHE’s Return on Investment Report further discusses the demand for and value of postsecondary credentials in Colorado.
View skills data from 2022: Top Skills Across Occupations; Top Specialized Skills; Top Software Skills

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