About Apprenticeship Colorado

We believe that apprenticeships are the future of work. We see apprenticeships as a powerful pathway for real opportunity and upward mobility. We believe that everyone deserves access to a career, and we are committed to serving Colorado by ensuring that apprenticeship opportunities are accessible to more Coloradans across the state. Apprenticeship Colorado in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment encompasses both the Colorado State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) and the Apprenticeship Colorado Expansion (ACE) Team. Together, the SAA and ACE Team advance the high-quality, industry-driven registered apprenticeship system that expands access, strengthens Colorado’s workforce, and supports a strong and sustainable economy. The State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) has the responsibility of registering and overseeing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) and providing technical assistance to current and prospective Sponsors. It consists of the following teams: Following the adoption of HB21-1007 in June of 2021, Colorado received recognition as a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA) by the USDOL Office of Apprenticeship effective July 1, 2023. Recognition grants the Colorado SAA the authority to register and oversee apprenticeship programs within the state. The process for recognition of the SAA is described in 29 CFR § 29.13 - Recognition of State Apprenticeship Agencies.