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June 13, 2011
Some information about Colorado compared to the 50 states:
- Colorado population is 5,029,196 - 22nd most populous
- Colorados Personal Income Per Capita is $42,262 - 15th highest in country
- Colorado's poverty rate is 11.9% - 32nd in the country
- Colorado's homeownership rates are 68.5% - 33rd in the country
- Colorado's maximum corporate income tax rate 4.63%
- Colorado's state and local tax burden as % of income 8.6% - 39th in country
- Colorado's state sales tax is 2.9%
- Colorado's state cigarette tax is $0.84 per pack
- Colorado's state gas tax is $0.22 - 33rd in country
- Colorado's spirit tax is $2.28 galon, wine $0.32 gallon, beer $0.08 gallon
- Colorado is 10th friendliest state for entrepreneurs
- Colorado has the 14th highest rate of patents in the country
- Colorado ranks 34th in how much state share of funding for K12 is
- Colorado ranks 30th in public school funding per pupil
- Colorado ranks 32nd in state support for higher education
- Colorado ranks 24th in state per capita on spending on natural resources, parks & rec
- Colorado ranks 46th in state highway spending per capita
- Colorado ranks 6th in the nation on corrections spending per capita
- Colorado ranks 22nd in the nation for the % of people without health insurance for year
- Colorado ranks 25th in annual Medicaid spending per capita
- Colorado ranks 48th in expenditures on public welfare per capita
SOURCE: Taxpayer Network 2011
This is not a judgment on whether any of these levels are adequate to achieve any given result or public policy but wanted to share this updated information with you. There are a few takeaways: Colorado's tax rates are relatively low. Our investment in education is comparatively low. Our spending on corrections is high. Our poverty support is low.
February 24, 2010
86,000 people in Colorado have lost their jobs since December 2008. While there are new jobs being created, they may not be in the same area where a worker has been previously trained. Therefore in order for unemployed workers to be able to respond to where the demand is for labor it may be critical for some people to get re-trained for a new line of work. SB 39 (M. Carroll - Gagliardi) provides job retraining scholarships to people who have lost their job on or after 2008. The scholarship can be used for certificates, junior colleges, vo-tech, community colleges, apprenticeships, or 4 year programs. The legislation directs up to $1 million per year for 3 years for this purpose to help get Coloradans back to work during this recession. This bill uses NO GENERAL FUND money from the state budget. It uses interest earned on the CollegeInvest Scholarship Trust Fund in an amount that does not impact the solvency of the Fund, but puts it to the #1 most critical used in the state - finding & creating JOBS! If you know anyone who is looking for work, below are data from the Department of Labor and Employment indicating where the high growth job sectors are. | Occupation | Projected National Growth | Projected National Need 2006-2016 | Industries | | Customer Service Representatives | Much faster than average | 1,158,000 | Financial Services, Retail | | Registered Nurses | Much faster than average | 1,001,000 | Health Care | | Personal and Home Care Aides | Much faster than average | 519,000 | Health Care | | Home Health Aides | Much faster than average | 454,000 | Health Care | | Computer Software Engineers, Applications | Much faster than average | 300,000 | Information Technology | | Counter and Rental Clerks | Much faster than average | 291,000 | Hospitality, Retail | | Computer Systems Analysts | Much faster than average | 280,000 | Information Technology | | Management Analysts | Much faster than average | 264,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Medical Assistants | Much faster than average | 199,000 | Health Care | | Network Systems and Data Communications Analysts | Much faster than average | 193,000 | Information Technology | | Amusement and Recreation Attendants | Much faster than average | 182,000 | Hospitality | | Pharmacy Technicians | Much faster than average | 178,000 | Health Care | | Bill and Account Collectors | Much faster than average | 165,000 | Financial Services | | Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents | Much faster than average | 161,000 | Financial Services | | Sales Agents, Securities and Commodities | | | Financial Services | | Sales Agents, Financial Services | | | Financial Services | | Network and Computer Systems Administrators | Much faster than average | 154,000 | Information Technology | | Computer Security Specialists | | | Information Technology | | Computer Software Engineers, Systems Software | Much faster than average | 150,000 | Information Technology | | Dental Assistants | Much faster than average | 130,000 | Health Care | | Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | Much faster than average | 107,000 | Health Care | | Pharmacists | Much faster than average | 95,000 | Health Care | | Personal Financial Advisors | Much faster than average | 88,000 | Financial Services | | Financial Analysts | Much faster than average | 87,000 | Financial Services | | Paralegals and Legal Assistants | Much faster than average | 84,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Dental Hygienists | Much faster than average | 82,000 | Health Care | | Physical Therapists | Much faster than average | 68,000 | Health Care | | Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | Much faster than average | 62,000 | Health Care | | Rehabilitation Counselors | Much faster than average | 60,000 | Health Care | | Medical and Public Health Social Workers | Much faster than average | 56,000 | Health Care | | Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | Much faster than average | 51,000 | Biotechnology | | Mental Health Counselors | Much faster than average | 50,000 | Health Care | | Database Administrators | Much faster than average | 47,000 | Information Technology | | Surgical Technologists | Much faster than average | 47,000 | Health Care | | Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors | Much faster than average | 45,000 | Health Care | | Multi-Media Artists and Animators | Much faster than average | 43,000 | Information Technology, Retail | | Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health | Much faster than average | 42,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Energy | | Respiratory Therapists | Much faster than average | 38,000 | Health Care | | Occupational Therapists | Much faster than average | 37,000 | Health Care | | Gaming Dealers | Much faster than average | 37,000 | Hospitality | | Veterinarians | Much faster than average | 34,000 | Biotechnology | | Surveyors | Much faster than average | 33,000 | Construction, Geospatial Technology | | Environmental Engineers | Much faster than average | 30,000 | Construction | | Physician Assistants | Much faster than average | 27,000 | Health Care | | Physical Therapist Assistants | Much faster than average | 27,000 | Health Care | | Tour Guides and Escorts | Much faster than average | 25,000 | Hospitality | | Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health | Much faster than average | 24,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction | | Health Educators | Much faster than average | 23,000 | Health Care | | Medical Equipment Repairers | Much faster than average | 19,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Health Care | | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | Much faster than average | 18,000 | Health Care | | Physical Therapist Aides | Much faster than average | 17,000 | Health Care | | Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers | Much faster than average | 15,000 | Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology | | Gaming Supervisors | Much faster than average | 14,000 | Hospitality | | Locker Room, Coatroom, and Dressing Room Attendants | Much faster than average | 14,000 | Hospitality | | Computer and Information Scientists, Research | Much faster than average | 12,000 | Information Technology | | Marriage and Family Therapists | Much faster than average | 12,000 | Health Care | | Actuaries | Much faster than average | 11,000 | Financial Services | | Occupational Therapist Assistants | Much faster than average | 10,000 | Health Care | | Ambulance Drivers and Attendants, Except Emergency Medical Technicians | Much faster than average | 7,000 | Homeland Security | | Biomedical Engineers | Much faster than average | 6,000 | Biotechnology | | Combined Food Preparation and Serving Workers, Including Fast Food | Faster than average | 927,000 | Hospitality | | Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Faster than average | 802,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Executive Secretaries and Administrative Assistants | Faster than average | 497,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Receptionists and Information Clerks | Faster than average | 489,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Food Preparation Workers | Faster than average | 451,000 | Hospitality | | Accountants and Auditors | Faster than average | 450,000 | Financial Services | | Accountants | | | Financial Services | | Auditors | | | Financial Services | | Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants | Faster than average | 393,000 | Health Care | | Security Guards | Faster than average | 387,000 | Homeland Security | | Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers | Faster than average | 382,000 | Hospitality | | Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | Faster than average | 309,000 | Health Care | | Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | Faster than average | 265,000 | Automotive | | Automotive Master Mechanics | | | Automotive | | Automotive Specialty Technicians | | | Automotive | | Construction Managers | Faster than average | 152,000 | Construction | | Medical Secretaries | Faster than average | 133,000 | Health Care | | Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks | Faster than average | 127,000 | Hospitality | | Civil Engineers | Faster than average | 114,000 | Construction | | Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers | Faster than average | 106,000 | Hospitality | | Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | Faster than average | 95,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Medical and Health Services Managers | Faster than average | 92,000 | Health Care | | Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers | Faster than average | 90,000 | Hospitality | | Industrial Engineers | Faster than average | 89,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Computer and Information Systems Managers | Faster than average | 86,000 | Information Technology | | Cost Estimators | Faster than average | 86,000 | Construction | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Personal Service Workers | Faster than average | 80,000 | Hospitality, Retail | | Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | Faster than average | 79,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Employment Interviewers | | | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Personnel Recruiters | | | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Medical Records and Health Information Technicians | Faster than average | 76,000 | Health Care | | Market Research Analysts | Faster than average | 63,000 | Financial Services, Retail | | Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics | Faster than average | 62,000 | Health Care, Homeland Security | | Marketing Managers | Faster than average | 61,000 | Retail | | Public Relations Specialists | Faster than average | 61,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | Faster than average | 59,000 | Hospitality | | Roofers | Faster than average | 58,000 | Construction | | Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | Faster than average | 56,000 | Health Care | | Radiologic Technologists | | | Health Care | | Radiologic Technicians | | | Health Care | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers | Faster than average | 49,000 | Hospitality | | Demonstrators and Product Promoters | Faster than average | 49,000 | Retail | | Architects, Except Landscape and Naval | Faster than average | 48,000 | Construction | | Clinical, Counseling, and School Psychologists | Faster than average | 47,000 | Health Care | | School Psychologists | | | Health Care | | Clinical Psychologists | | | Health Care | | Counseling Psychologists | | | Health Care | | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | Faster than average | 46,000 | Biotechnology, Health Care | | Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | Faster than average | 45,000 | Biotechnology, Health Care | | Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | Faster than average | 44,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Faster than average | 42,000 | Homeland Security | | Police Detectives | | | Homeland Security | | Police Identification and Records Officers | | | Homeland Security | | Criminal Investigators and Special Agents | | | Homeland Security | | Immigration and Customs Inspectors | | | Homeland Security | | Tire Repairers and Changers | Faster than average | 42,000 | Automotive | | Biological Technicians | Faster than average | 41,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care | | Construction and Building Inspectors | Faster than average | 40,000 | Construction | | Brokerage Clerks | Faster than average | 38,000 | Financial Services | | Cargo and Freight Agents | Faster than average | 38,000 | Transportation | | Police, Fire, and Ambulance Dispatchers | Faster than average | 38,000 | Homeland Security | | Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | Faster than average | 37,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Assessors | | | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Appraisers, Real Estate | | | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Massage Therapists | Faster than average | 37,000 | Health Care | | Surveying and Mapping Technicians | Faster than average | 29,000 | Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology | | Surveying Technicians | | | Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology | | Mapping Technicians | | | Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology | | Logisticians | Faster than average | 27,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction | | Medical Transcriptionists | Faster than average | 26,000 | Health Care | | Technical Writers | Faster than average | 24,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction, Information Technology | | Tile and Marble Setters | Faster than average | 24,000 | Construction | | Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | Faster than average | 21,000 | Biotechnology | | Public Relations Managers | Faster than average | 20,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Meeting and Convention Planners | Faster than average | 20,000 | Hospitality | | Private Detectives and Investigators | Faster than average | 19,000 | Homeland Security | | Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers | Faster than average | 19,000 | Homeland Security | | Sailors and Marine Oilers | Faster than average | 17,000 | Transportation | | Urban and Regional Planners | Faster than average | 15,000 | Construction, Geospatial Technology | | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | Faster than average | 15,000 | Health Care | | Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vessels | Faster than average | 15,000 | Transportation | | Ship and Boat Captains | | | Transportation | | Mates- Ship, Boat, and Barge | | | Transportation | | Pilots, Ship | | | Transportation | | Chiropractors | Faster than average | 13,000 | Health Care | | Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers | Faster than average | 13,000 | Automotive | | Transportation Inspectors | Faster than average | 13,000 | Homeland Security, Transportation | | Aviation Inspectors | | | Homeland Security, Transportation | | Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation | | | Homeland Security, Transportation | | Freight and Cargo Inspectors | | | Homeland Security, Transportation | | Medical Equipment Preparers | Faster than average | 12,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Health Care | | Dietetic Technicians | Faster than average | 11,000 | Health Care | | Biochemists and Biophysicists | Faster than average | 7,000 | Biotechnology | | Cartographers and Photogrammetrists | Faster than average | 6,000 | Geospatial Technology | | Retail Salespersons | Average | 1,935,000 | Automotive, Retail | | Waiters and Waitresses | Average | 1,537,000 | Hospitality | | Office Clerks, General | Average | 991,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | Average | 594,000 | Financial Services | | Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer | Average | 523,000 | Transportation | | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products | Average | 476,000 | Construction, Retail | | Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | Average | 463,000 | Hospitality | | Counter Attendants, Cafeteria, Food Concession, and Coffee Shop | Average | 424,000 | Hospitality | | Carpenters | Average | 348,000 | Construction | | Construction Carpenters | | | Construction | | Rough Carpenters | | | Construction | | Tellers | Average | 347,000 | Financial Services | | Cooks, Restaurant | Average | 328,000 | Hospitality | | Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop | Average | 277,000 | Hospitality | | Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services | Average | 275,000 | Transportation | | Dishwashers | Average | 265,000 | Hospitality | | Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers | Average | 243,000 | Homeland Security | | Police Patrol Officers | | | Homeland Security | | Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs | | | Homeland Security | | Computer Support Specialists | Average | 242,000 | Information Technology | | Bartenders | Average | 236,000 | Hospitality | | Electricians | Average | 234,000 | Construction | | Lawyers | Average | 228,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Construction Laborers | Average | 227,000 | Construction | | Cooks, Fast Food | Average | 223,000 | Hospitality | | Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | Average | 223,000 | Hospitality | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | Average | 178,000 | Construction, Energy | | Maintenance and Repair Workers, General | Average | 174,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Hospitality | | Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Average | 157,000 | Construction, Energy | | Pipe Fitters and Steamfitters | | | Construction, Energy | | Plumbers | | | Construction, Energy | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | Average | 154,000 | Hospitality | | Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria | Average | 152,000 | Hospitality | | Insurance Sales Agents | Average | 151,000 | Financial Services | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers | Average | 143,000 | Automotive | | Fire Fighters | Average | 142,000 | Homeland Security | | Municipal Fire Fighters | | | Homeland Security | | Forest Fire Fighters | | | Homeland Security | | Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products | Average | 142,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biotechnology, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Health Care, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Financial Managers | Average | 138,000 | Financial Services | | Treasurers and Controllers | | | Financial Services | | Financial Managers, Branch or Department | | | Financial Services | | Painters, Construction and Maintenance | Average | 137,000 | Construction | | Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators | Average | 118,000 | Construction | | Real Estate Sales Agents | Average | 115,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | Average | 105,000 | Financial Services | | Claims Examiners, Property and Casualty Insurance | | | Financial Services | | Insurance Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | | | Financial Services | | Sales Managers | Average | 103,000 | Automotive, Retail | | Bus Drivers, School | Average | 102,000 | Transportation | | Recreation Workers | Average | 101,000 | Hospitality | | Graphic Designers | Average | 95,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, Retail | | Administrative Services Managers | Average | 94,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists | Average | 91,000 | Automotive, Transportation | | Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | Average | 89,000 | Construction | | Loan Officers | Average | 83,000 | Financial Services | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers | Average | 77,000 | Hospitality | | Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | Average | 77,000 | Construction | | Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers | | | Construction | | Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers | | | Construction | | Legal Secretaries | Average | 76,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators | Average | 69,000 | Transportation | | Industrial Machinery Mechanics | Average | 67,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy | | Automotive Body and Related Repairers | Average | 64,000 | Automotive | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Material Movers, Hand | Average | 60,000 | Automotive, Transportation | | Sheet Metal Workers | Average | 59,000 | Construction | | Taxi Drivers and Chauffeurs | Average | 59,000 | Transportation | | Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers | Average | 58,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction | | Service Station Attendants | Average | 56,000 | Energy | | Engineering Managers | Average | 51,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Bus Drivers, Transit and Intercity | Average | 51,000 | Transportation | | Brickmasons and Blockmasons | Average | 48,000 | Construction | | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists | Average | 46,000 | Biotechnology, Health Care | | Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers | Average | 43,000 | Energy | | Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines | Average | 42,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction | | Helpers--Carpenters | Average | 40,000 | Construction | | Dentists, General | Average | 39,000 | Health Care | | Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers | Average | 39,000 | Construction | | Highway Maintenance Workers | Average | 39,000 | Construction | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Police and Detectives | Average | 38,000 | Homeland Security | | Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | Average | 36,000 | Geospatial Technology, Transportation | | Transportation Managers | | | Geospatial Technology, Transportation | | Storage and Distribution Managers | | | Geospatial Technology, Transportation | | Real Estate Brokers | Average | 36,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Helpers--Electricians | Average | 34,000 | Construction | | Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment | Average | 33,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers | Average | 33,000 | Aerospace, Transportation | | Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers | Average | 32,000 | Retail | | Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | Average | 32,000 | Construction, Energy | | Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping | Average | 31,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Chemists | Average | 30,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology | | Aerospace Engineers | Average | 27,000 | Aerospace | | Civil Engineering Technicians | Average | 27,000 | Construction, Geospatial Technology | | Opticians, Dispensing | Average | 27,000 | Health Care | | Flight Attendants | Average | 27,000 | Transportation | | Sales Engineers | Average | 26,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Health Care, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | Average | 25,000 | Aerospace, Transportation | | Lodging Managers | Average | 24,000 | Hospitality | | Helpers--Brickmasons, Blockmasons, Stonemasons, and Tile and Marble Setters | Average | 24,000 | Construction | | Chefs and Head Cooks | Average | 23,000 | Hospitality | | Industrial Engineering Technicians | Average | 22,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Biotechnology, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Fire Fighting and Prevention Workers | Average | 22,000 | Homeland Security | | Municipal Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors | | | Homeland Security | | Forest Fire Fighting and Prevention Supervisors | | | Homeland Security | | Pipelayers | Average | 20,000 | Construction, Energy | | Budget Analysts | Average | 19,000 | Financial Services | | Dietitians and Nutritionists | Average | 19,000 | Health Care | | Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators | Average | 19,000 | Construction | | Plasterers and Stucco Masons | Average | 19,000 | Construction | | Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters | Average | 19,000 | Transportation | | Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators | Average | 19,000 | Energy | | Operations Research Analysts | Average | 18,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Commercial and Industrial Designers | Average | 16,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Nanotechnology | | Glaziers | Average | 16,000 | Construction | | Gaming Change Persons and Booth Cashiers | Average | 15,000 | Hospitality | | Painters, Transportation Equipment | Average | 15,000 | Automotive, Transportation | | Natural Sciences Managers | Average | 14,000 | Biotechnology | | Hazardous Materials Removal Workers | Average | 13,000 | Construction | | Occupational Health and Safety Specialists | Average | 12,000 | Health Care | | Statistical Assistants | Average | 12,000 | Biotechnology, Financial Services | | Commercial Pilots | Average | 12,000 | Aerospace, Transportation | | Baggage Porters and Bellhops | Average | 11,000 | Hospitality | | Tapers | Average | 11,000 | Construction | | Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers | Average | 11,000 | Construction | | Chemical Engineers | Average | 10,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Energy, Nanotechnology | | Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall | Average | 10,000 | Construction | | Aircraft Structure, Surfaces, Rigging, and Systems Assemblers | Average | 9,000 | Aerospace | | Agricultural and Food Science Technicians | Average | 6,000 | Biotechnology | | Agricultural Technicians | | | Biotechnology | | Food Science Technicians | | | Biotechnology | | Microbiologists | Average | 5,000 | Biotechnology | | Emergency Management Specialists | Average | 3,000 | Homeland Security | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Retail Sales Workers | Slower than average | 423,000 | Retail | | First-Line Supervisors/Managers of Office and Administrative Support Workers | Slower than average | 374,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks | Slower than average | 213,000 | Transportation | | Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers | Slower than average | 107,000 | Construction | | Welders, Cutters, and Welder Fitters | | | Construction | | Solderers and Brazers | | | Construction | | Food Service Managers | Slower than average | 100,000 | Hospitality | | Billing and Posting Clerks and Machine Operators | Slower than average | 93,000 | Financial Services | | Statement Clerks | | | Financial Services | | Billing, Cost, and Rate Clerks | | | Financial Services | | Billing, Posting, and Calculating Machine Operators | | | Financial Services | | Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks | Slower than average | 92,000 | Transportation | | Cooks, Short Order | Slower than average | 62,000 | Hospitality | | Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks | Slower than average | 61,000 | Financial Services | | Mechanical Engineers | Slower than average | 58,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers | Slower than average | 50,000 | Construction | | Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters | Slower than average | 48,000 | Construction | | Electrical Engineers | Slower than average | 45,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Architectural and Civil Drafters | Slower than average | 40,000 | Geospatial Technology | | Architectural Drafters | | | Geospatial Technology | | Civil Drafters | | | Geospatial Technology | | Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | Slower than average | 39,000 | Financial Services | | Environmental Compliance Inspectors | | | Financial Services | | Licensing Examiners and Inspectors | | | Financial Services | | Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers | | | Financial Services | | Government Property Inspectors and Investigators | | | Financial Services | | Coroners | | | Financial Services | | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technicians | Slower than average | 39,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Electronics Engineering Technicians | | | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Electrical Engineering Technicians | | | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Electronics Engineers, Except Computer | Slower than average | 37,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Insurance Underwriters | Slower than average | 35,000 | Financial Services | | Door-To-Door Sales Workers, News and Street Vendors, and Related Workers | Slower than average | 34,000 | Retail | | Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing | Slower than average | 31,000 | Construction | | Computer Hardware Engineers | Slower than average | 28,000 | Information Technology | | Structural Iron and Steel Workers | Slower than average | 28,000 | Construction | | Mechanical Drafters | Slower than average | 26,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Nanotechnology | | Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers | Slower than average | 26,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology | | Chemical Technicians | Slower than average | 24,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Nanotechnology | | Purchasing Managers | Slower than average | 22,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace | | Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood | Slower than average | 15,000 | Construction | | Advertising and Promotions Managers | Slower than average | 13,000 | Retail | | Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders | Slower than average | 13,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Construction | | Power Plant Operators | Slower than average | 13,000 | Energy | | Mechanical Engineering Technicians | Slower than average | 12,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Geospatial Technology, Information Technology, Nanotechnology | | Dental Laboratory Technicians | Slower than average | 12,000 | Health Care | | Electrical and Electronics Drafters | Slower than average | 11,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Electronic Drafters | | | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Electrical Drafters | | | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace, Construction, Energy, Geospatial Technology, Nanotechnology | | Millwrights | Slower than average | 10,000 | Construction | | Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | Little or no change | 823,000 | Transportation | | General and Operations Managers | Little or no change | 441,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Secretaries, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive | Little or no change | 331,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Team Assemblers | Little or no change | 265,000 | Advanced Manufacturing | | Chief Executives | Little or no change | 118,000 | Other In-Demand Occupations | | Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | Little or no change | 62,000 | Advanced Manufacturing, Aerospace | | Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance | Little or no change | 51,000 | Transportation | | Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks | Little or no change | 38,000 | Hospitality, Transportation | | Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | Little or no change | 35,000 | Retail | | Credit Analysts | Little or no change | 27,000 | Financial Services | | Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic | Little or no change | 20,000 | Advanced Manufacturing | | Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic | Little or no change | 13,000 | Advanced Manufacturing | | Stone Cutters and Carvers, Manufacturing | | | Advanced Manufacturing | | Glass Blowers, Molders, Benders, and Finishers | | | Advanced Manufacturing | | Potters, Manufacturing | | | Advanced Manufacturing | | Molding and Casting Workers | | | Advanced Manufacturing | | Anesthesiologists | | | Health Care | | Family and General Practitioners | | | Health Care | | Internists, General | | | Health Care | | Obstetricians and Gynecologists | | | Health Care | | Pediatricians, General | | | Health Care | | Psychiatrists | | | Health Care | | Surgeons | | | Health Care | | Physicians and Surgeons, All Other | | | Health Care |
January 24, 2010
We held our latest townhall meeting on the future of higher education and were joined by Dr. Linda Bowman (President, Community College of Aurora), Dr. Roy Wilson (Chancellor, University of Colorado, Denver), Andrew Bateman (President, Student Government Assembly): Dr. Bowman, Dr. Wilson, Mr. Bateman We discussed the future of Higher Education in the context of its overall importance to job readiness, personal growth and development and its challenged in light of the state's budget crisis. Colorado will be making another $1 billion in cuts to an $ billion general fund budget. Over 80% of the state's budget is automatically directed by way of either CO constitutional amendments or federal mandates. Higher Education is not protected under either category and as a result is disproportionately vulnerable to cuts. Most of our "public" institutions of higher education are already receiving less than 10% of their funding from the state General Fund as a function of TABOR enterprise status. Last year's budget of $600 million may seem like a lot of money but places Colorado at 48th in the U.S. as far as our level of higher funding. Complete de-funding of higher education this year would still not balance the budget. The JBC has prepared memos for example for consideration on proposals that would: - Privatize public higher education in Colorado
- Close select universities and schools
- Eliminate financial aide
Our universities, community colleges, technical schools all play a critical role in Colorado's job climate and in solid economic development. As schools brace for steep cuts, some of the choices may include: - Dropping courses
- Dropping select degree programs
- Hiring freeze
- Consolidating campus governance
- Increased class size where structure allows
- Increased tuition to pay for loss of state fund
- Closures
- Increasing online mix of courses
All of these decisions will have serious impact on students' options, cost and affordable access to higher education. The Joint Budget committee and state legislature will be working throughout the session to do our job to balance the budget within the resources available. Another memo prepared suggests that if Colorado were still at a 5.0% income tax rate (rather than 4.63%) we would be tight but OK. If you are interested in following the choices and issues rates but the Colorado budget, information can be found at the Joint Budget committee at: http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/leg_dir/jbc/jbchome.htm
January 15, 2010
Below is some information about funding for Aurora Public Schools which may be of interest to families in our district.
December 06, 2009
The Bell Policy Institute has recently examined some important data about Colorado's high school drop out rates. Specifically, in reviewing over 15,000 students who dropped out in 2008 we learn some important information about who is dropping out and why. This can be helpful to us in deciding what we may be able to do to improve this. I am re-posting a link to their writeup, which includes the original results of the study. http://www.thebell.org/node/3510
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