Colorado’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) will host Regional Talent Summits across the state from February to June 2025. These 7 Summits will convene key industry leaders to develop regional workforce plans that will shape Colorado’s workforce strategy over the next five years. To ensure ongoing accountability, annual progress reports will be published in the Colorado Talent Pipeline Report through 2030.

La Plata Economic Development Alliance, in collaboration with Fort Lewis College and the Attainment Network will host the fifth Summit for the South Central Region. The industry focus of this gathering will be Agriculture, Healthcare, and Technology. These convenings are invitation-only to foster an intimate dialogue among key industry leaders.

If you are interested in contributing to these collaborative regional workforce development efforts after the summits occur, OEDIT encourages you to complete the Workforce Development Interest Survey.

Summit #5: South Central Region

Counties: Alamosa, Archuleta, Conejos, Costilla, Dolores, La Plata, Mineral, Montezuma, Rio Grande, Saguache, San Juan
Host: La Plata Economic Development Alliance, Fort Lewis College, The Attainment Network
Industries: Agriculture, Healthcare, Technology
Date: May 16, 2025
Location: Fort Lewis College