- EssentialA role that keeps core services and infrastructure running for Colorado communities.
- Public ServiceA role serving the public through government or community institutions.
- Top JobColorado Talent Pipeline Report-aligned occupation with strong annual openings, growth, and wage signals.
Education Career Pathways
Shape the next generation through teaching, counseling, and educational leadership. Colorado needs dedicated educators across all levels.
FIRST IN STATE
Teacher degree apprenticeship approved
Colorado launched its first teacher degree apprenticeship, letting educators earn a salary while completing certification and a bachelor's degree.
EDUCATOR SHORTAGE
Unfilled positions ongoing
Colorado continues to track educator shortages statewide, creating immediate demand for both classroom teachers and support staff.
ALTERNATIVE PATHWAYS
Multiple licensure routes
Colorado's Department of Education explicitly supports alternative teacher licensure in addition to traditional university programs.
Annual openings
69,267
Statewide across pathway roles
Interactive walkthrough
Explore My Colorado Journey Career Pathways
Learn how to browse Education careers, compare pathway levels, and use Colorado labor-market information to plan your next step.
Explore Colorado Education
What to know about Education
A quick look, straight from Colorado’s industry data.
Rewarding Careers
Helping young children in their most formative years through helping young adults master the skills they need in life and a career - Education is one of the most important, rewarding, and challenging careers you can have.
Variety
Teaching jobs – there are a wide variety of them, but don’t forget about Administrator, Student Affairs, Librarian, Counselor, Coaching, and district and state leadership jobs as well!
Multiple pathways
There are many jobs for those with at least a Bachelor’s degree, but there are also jobs for students to work in child care or after school programs, parents to work at home with their children by their side, and for experts from other industries that are looking to switch careers.
Student Support Services
Essential resources for your educational journey
College Scorecard
Compare college costs, graduation rates & outcomes
Apprenticeship Directory
Find registered earn-while-you-learn programs
Apprenticeship Intermediaries
Get help connecting to Colorado registered apprenticeships
ICAP Resources
Individual Career & Academic Planning tools
Interest Assessments
Discover careers that match your interests
