Apprenticeship Program by the Numbers
We are dedicated to designing tomorrow’s workforce through exposure, training and experience.
Our modern youth apprenticeship adopts a "learn and earn" model that pays high school students as they do meaningful work alongside adults.
It prepares students for a career, diversifies the talent pipeline and delivers business results.
Not your grandpa’s apprenticeships: Colorado invests in paid training as a way into the workforce
Read the full Denver Post article.Aiding the growth of young professionals and our evolving organization
Since launching in 2017, we have sought to maximize the return on investment for both our graduates and our organization by growing our apprentices’ professional experience while creating a pipeline of young trained talent.
A recognized leader in modern youth apprenticeship
We've helped mold and forge the careers of top-tier talent — but don’t just take our word for it. Pinnacol’s Apprenticeship Program has earned recognition across the state and the country.
We are proud to help pioneer the CareerWise Colorado apprenticeship model, shaping the future of Colorado workers.
Our organization looks forward to many more years of successful collaboration with our partners.
Award-winning Colorado apprenticeship program
Our program has been recognized with numerous awards, reflecting the hard work and dedication of our employees, partners and apprentices.
- 2024 Outstanding Apprentice of the Year by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Apprenticeship Awards
- 2023 Outstanding Mentor of the Year by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Apprenticeship Awards
- 2023 Denver Public Schools Partner of the Year: Apprenticeship Programming
- 2022 Outstanding Employer by CDLE's Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship
- 2018-2022 Outstanding Apprentice of the Year by the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Apprenticeship Awards
- 2019 CareerWise Colorado Large Business Partner Excellence Award
- 2019 Denver Public Schools Outstanding Partner: Work-Based Learning
- 2018 Colorado Celebration of Excellence in Apprenticeship Outstanding Employer (CDLE)
- 2018 Denver Public Schools Partner of the Year: Apprenticeship Programming
- 2017 CareerWise Colorado Large Business Partner Excellence Award
Media coverage of the program
Our program has been recognized and featured in various media outlets, reflecting the hard work, dedication and success of our employees, partners and apprentices.
The Benefits of Work-Based Learning: A Conversation with Mark Tapy
Colorado Succeeds
Reaching the “Pinnacol” with apprenticeships
Colorado Higher Education
Colorado students, companies say apprenticeships are a win-win
Denver Channel 7
Modern Apprenticeships Offer Young Adults On-the-Job Training with Pay
SHRM
Denver Snags A $7 Million Investment To Prepare Underserved Young People For The Future Workplace
CPR News
Can Apprenticeships Pave the Way to a Better Economic Future?
Education Week
JPMorgan Chase invests millions in Denver students for career growth
9News
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New School: Colorado is launching a first-in-the-country apprenticeship program
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Recognition from Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper on Signing Day 2017
Colorado recognizes the immense benefits offered by
providing young people an opportunity to learn a trade while finishing their education is an immense feat valued by the communities benefiting from the trained talent.
In June 2017, Colorado recognized the efforts and contributions of Pinnacol and CareerWise Colorado’s inaugural apprentice class by gathering for Signing Day, when apprentices from around the state proudly committed as apprentices with their future employers.
During the annual celebration, Gov. John Hickenlooper and business leaders from across the state honored our first apprentice cohort.
Watch former Colorado Gov. and current Senator Hickenlooper deliver his comments on the launch of CareerWise Colorado's youth apprenticeship system
Get in touch with us for more information about our apprenticeship program.
Are you a member of the press interested in learning more about why we started our apprenticeship program, how it has evolved and what our goals are for the future?
Please direct media inquiries to Liz Johnson at liz.johnson@pinnacol.com or by phone at 303.361.4816.
