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Talent is one of Loveland’s strongest competitive advantages. With access to a 400,000+ regional workforce and one of Colorado’s strongest higher education pipelines, Loveland helps businesses hire, train, and grow with confidence in Northern Colorado.

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The 20-30-40 Education Corridor

Access to Colorado’s Strongest Talent Pipeline

Loveland sits at the center of the 20-30-40 Education Corridor—one of Colorado’s most strategic higher education networks.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins

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University of Northern Colorado Greeley

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University of Colorado Boulder

Together with Aims Community College, Front Range Community College, and Thompson Career Campus, this regional network connects businesses to more than 100,000 students and 15,000+ annual graduates.

This creates a powerful Northern Colorado talent pipeline that supports workforce development, hiring, internships, apprenticeships, research partnerships, and long-term business growth.

Workforce Support in Action

Workforce solutions built around real business needs.

Businesses in Loveland and Northern Colorado are supported by a connected network of workforce partners, training programs, and employer-driven resources designed to help businesses hire, train, and retain skilled workers. Whether you are building a new team or strengthening an existing one, these resources help connect employers to practical workforce solutions.

Explore available workforce resources:

NoCo Works

Connect with regional workforce initiatives, employer support programs, and collaborative solutions designed to strengthen hiring and workforce development across Northern Colorado.

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Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development

Access hiring assistance, workforce grants, labor market insights, and customized support for recruiting and retaining talent.

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Thompson Career Campus

Build your future workforce through hands-on education and career pathways in skilled trades, healthcare, IT, and advanced manufacturing.

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Skill Advance Colorado

Support employee growth through customized training, upskilling opportunities, and workforce development programs designed to improve retention and close skill gaps.

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Regional Sector Partnerships

Collaborate with industry-led networks focused on aligning workforce training, education, and employer demand across key sectors.

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Talent Aligned to Industry

Workforce Built Around Employer Demand

Loveland’s workforce is aligned with the industries driving Northern Colorado’s economy—supported by labor market data, employer demand, and education pathways built for scale.

Advanced Manufacturing & Production

Regional employees across 90+ companies
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Strong pipeline of welding, engineering tech, and production programs aligned to industry needs.

Aerospace & Engineering

Recent job postings in aerospace-related roles across the region
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Strong bachelor’s degree pipeline supported by CSU and regional engineering programs.

Healthcare & Biosciences

One of the largest employment sectors in the region
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Continued demand driven by population growth and expanding healthcare systems

Professional & Technical Services

Business services + IT generate thousands of annual job postings
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High concentration of degree-aligned talent and a remote-capable workforce.

Logistics & Operations

Regional strength in distribution, transportation, and supply chain roles
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Strategic location supports Front Range and national market access

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Workforce Intelligence & Planning Tools

Data-driven insights for smarter workforce and site selection decisions.

Smart workforce and site selection decisions start with strong data. Loveland provides employers, site selectors, developers, and partners with workforce intelligence tools that help reduce uncertainty, identify opportunities, and plan for long-term growth.

Explore workforce tools and reports:

Northern Colorado Workforce Analysis

Understand talent supply, labor demand, and workforce trends to support hiring, expansion, and location decisions.
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Northern Colorado Labor Market Profile

Explore wage benchmarks, in-demand occupations, commuting patterns, and workforce availability across the region.
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Talent Pipeline Snapshot

A focused look at student populations, annual graduates, and career pathways across Northern Colorado—helping businesses better understand future talent availability and workforce alignment.
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Business Research & Workforce Data Tools

Loveland Economic Development has access to advanced market intelligence platforms including Placer.ai, Data Axle, IBISWorld, CoStar, CenterCheck and more—allowing our team to build custom workforce, market, and site selection reports tailored to your business needs.

Need custom workforce insights?

From labor market analysis and wage benchmarking to commuting patterns and talent availability, our team can provide the data and insights businesses need to make informed hiring, expansion, and location decisions with confidence.

Success Story

Vectis Automation

Learn how Vectis Automation leveraged workforce training, apprenticeships, and strategic talent partnerships to build a skilled workforce and scale in Loveland.
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