Training for Government Agencies and Public Sector Organizations
Awarded State of Colorado training provider. Experienced with Skill Advance grants, WIOA programs, and government procurement. Delivering professional development, leadership, workforce, and AI training to government agencies in Colorado and nationwide.
In 2026, Digital Workshop Center was awarded the State of Colorado’s statewide contract for Training, Assessment, and Development Programs (RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002), selected by the State Purchasing and Contracts Office to deliver workforce development, leadership development, and senior leadership development services to Colorado state agencies, institutions of higher education, local governments, school districts, and eligible nonprofits.
That contract reflects what DWC has been doing for government organizations for nearly two decades. Since 2006, we have delivered professional development, leadership training, workforce development, AI training, data analytics, digital literacy, and Microsoft Office training to state agencies, county governments, municipal departments, workforce boards, and public sector organizations across Colorado and the country.
We understand how government training works. The procurement processes, the grant documentation requirements, the multi-level approval chains, the need for training that maps to competency frameworks, and the reality that budgets are tight and every training dollar needs to produce a measurable outcome. DWC builds every government engagement around those realities.
Awarded State of Colorado Training Provider
Selected through competitive procurement to deliver training across all three levels of the Colorado Core Competencies framework.
The State of Colorado’s 2026 Training, Assessment, and Development Programs contract (RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002) was issued by the State Purchasing and Contracts Office on behalf of the Learning and Development for Colorado (LDC) team. The contract establishes a statewide pool of qualified training providers to deliver professional development services that support the Colorado Required Core Competencies across three levels:
Level 1: Workforce Development (Individual Contributors) covering accountability, communication, customer service, interpersonal skills, time management, business writing, presentation skills, conflict resolution, and psychological safety. DWC’s Workforce Development curriculum maps directly to these competencies.
Level 2: Leadership Development (Supervisors and Managers) covering team leadership, coaching, performance management, strategic thinking, process improvement, data-driven decision making, change management, innovation, and stakeholder engagement. DWC’s Leadership Development curriculum addresses every competency in this tier.
Level 3: Senior Leadership Development (Senior Leaders) covering executive influence, organizational development, systemic change leadership, vision cultivation, and strategic communication. DWC’s AI Leadership and Strategic Thinking curricula support senior-level development.
This contract is available to all Colorado state agencies, institutions of higher education, local governments (including school districts), and eligible nonprofits. If your organization is eligible, DWC is an approved provider you can engage directly through the state contract vehicle.
Skill Advance Colorado: Grant-Funded Training for Colorado Employers
DWC is an experienced training provider for Skill Advance Colorado grants, helping Colorado businesses access state funding for employee training.
The Skill Advance Colorado Job Training Grant is one of the most valuable and underutilized training resources available to Colorado employers. Jointly administered by the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), the program provides state funding to reimburse businesses for customized employee training.
DWC has delivered training through Skill Advance Colorado grants for multiple employers, including a custom Power BI training program for a Brighton manufacturing company and an Excel training engagement for a Windsor business. In both cases, DWC worked with the employer and their local community college representative to align the training plan with grant requirements, deliver the instruction, and provide the documentation the grant required.
How Skill Advance Colorado works:
The program includes two grant tracks. Colorado First funds training for net new hires at companies relocating to or expanding in Colorado. Existing Industry funds training for incumbent workers at established Colorado businesses and nonprofits, helping them remain competitive, adapt to new technology, and prevent layoffs.
Grant funding reimburses employers up to $2,800 per learner for Colorado First and up to $2,500 per learner for Existing Industry (with higher amounts for microbusinesses). Total funding requests are capped at $150,000 per application and $200,000 per grantee per fiscal year. The current application period runs through April 1, 2026, with all training to be completed by the grant activity deadline.
Eligible training topics that DWC delivers through Skill Advance include:
Microsoft Excel (all five course levels), Microsoft Power BI (beginner through advanced), Microsoft SharePoint, AI Fundamentals for the Workplace, Leadership Development workshops, Workforce Development workshops, and Digital Literacy training.
What DWC provides for Skill Advance engagements:
Custom curriculum aligned to the training plan documented in the grant application. Live, instructor-led delivery (on-site or online) customized around the employer’s actual work environment. Certificates of completion for every participant. Attendance documentation and outcome records for grant reporting. Coordination with the employer’s community college representative on grant requirements and timelines.
If your company is considering a Skill Advance application, contact DWC early in the process. We can help you define the training plan, scope the curriculum, and provide the documentation your community college representative needs to submit a strong application.
A Decade of Grant-Funded Training in Fort Collins and Colorado
DWC has been winning and delivering grant-funded training programs since 2016.
Skill Advance is not DWC’s first experience with grant-funded training. We have a documented track record of winning competitive grants and delivering training programs that meet the outcome requirements these funding sources demand.
2026: State of Colorado Training and Development Contract (RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002) Awarded through competitive procurement by the State Purchasing and Contracts Office to deliver workforce development, leadership development, and senior leadership development services to all Colorado state agencies, local governments, school districts, institutions of higher education, and eligible nonprofits.
2026: Skill Advance Colorado (Multiple Engagements) Delivered custom Power BI training for a Brighton manufacturing company and Excel training for a Windsor business, both funded through Skill Advance Existing Industry grants. Provided all curriculum customization, instruction, and grant documentation.
2025-2026: Opportunity Next Grant (High School Training) Awarded an Opportunity Next grant to deliver technology and workforce readiness training to high school students, building foundational digital and professional skills before they enter the workforce or postsecondary education.
2022: City of Fort Collins Skills Training Grant (Partnership with Cultural Enrichment Center) Partnered with the Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins to deliver skills training funded by a City of Fort Collins grant. The program provided workforce-ready technology skills to community members through a collaborative partnership model.
2016: City of Fort Collins Cluster Grant Awarded a City of Fort Collins Cluster Grant to deliver Excel and data analytics skills training to Fort Collins area employers and employees, strengthening digital workforce capabilities across the local business community.
2016: CDLE Grant (Colorado Department of Labor and Employment) Awarded a Colorado Department of Labor and Employment grant to deliver Excel and data analytics skills training, supporting workforce development objectives at the state level.
This grant history demonstrates that DWC is not a training provider that occasionally participates in funded programs. Grant-funded training has been a core part of our work for over a decade, and we have the experience, the documentation processes, and the outcome-tracking systems that funders and administrators require.
Employer Training Grants Beyond Colorado
DWC delivers training through employer-funded grant programs in multiple states.
Government-funded employer training grants exist in nearly every state. DWC delivers live online training to organizations nationwide and has experience working within the grant frameworks of multiple states. If your organization is applying for or has received employer training grant funding, DWC can serve as your training provider.
Utah: Talent Ready Utah and Utah Works
Utah’s Talent Ready Utah program partners industry with postsecondary institutions and state agencies to address workforce gaps. The Utah Works Program accelerates hiring and skills training in high-demand fields. DWC delivers live online training to Utah employers in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and across the Wasatch Front.
Indiana: Next Level Jobs Employer Training Grant
Indiana’s Employer Training Grant reimburses employers up to $5,000 per employee trained in high-demand positions across six priority sectors, with a $50,000 cap per employer. DWC’s Excel, Power BI, and data analytics training aligns with the Technology and Business Services sector.
Iowa: Workforce Training and Economic Development Fund
Iowa Workforce Development administers multiple employer training grant programs including the Central Iowa Job Training Grant. Iowa employers can use these funds for customized training delivered by approved providers.
Oregon: Future Ready Oregon and the Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program
Future Ready Oregon has invested $42 million in workforce training grants. The Oregon Employer Workforce Training Program (ORS 660.340) provides additional employer-directed training support.
Illinois: Incumbent Worker Training Programs
Illinois administers incumbent worker training through Illinois Work Net and local workforce boards, allowing employers to use WIOA funds for upskilling existing employees.
WIOA (All States)
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act funds incumbent worker training, on-the-job training, and customized training through local and regional workforce boards in every state. DWC has extensive experience delivering WIOA-funded training and providing the outcome documentation these programs require.
Training Topics for Government Organizations
The full scope of DWC training, organized by the competency areas government agencies request most.
Workforce Development: Effective Business Writing, Effective Communication for the Workplace, Managing Conflict Resolution, Customer Service Excellence, Presentation Skills, Prioritization Skills, Psychological Safety and Trust, Quality Assurance and Service Excellence, Productivity and Time Management, Workplace Accountability, and Digital Literacy for the Workplace.
Leadership Development: Effective Managerial Leadership, Employee Motivation and Performance Management, Developing Yourself as a Leader, Leading Change Innovation and Creativity, Strategic Thinking and Planning, Improving Project Communications, and Project Risk Management.
AI Training: AI Fundamentals for the Workplace, AI Prompt Engineering, Ethical AI in the Workplace, AI and Data Literacy, AI Leadership, AI for Leadership and Management, AI Enabled Performance Management, Leading AI Enabled Programs, Responsible AI Governance, and AI Risk Management Using the NIST Framework.
Data Analytics and Data Literacy: Microsoft Excel (five courses), Microsoft Power BI (four courses), Tableau, Understanding Data and Information Literacy, and Power BI for Data-Driven Decision Makers.
Microsoft Office: Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
How Government Organizations Use DWC Training
- State of Colorado: Statewide Training Contract DWC was awarded the State of Colorado’s 2026 Training, Assessment, and Development Programs contract to deliver workforce development, leadership development, and senior leadership development services across all three levels of the Colorado Core Competencies framework.
- Colorado State Agency: Excel, SharePoint, and AI Training for 120 Employees A Colorado state agency enrolled 120 employees across five regional offices in Excel, SharePoint, and AI Fundamentals training. DWC delivered the program live online with separate tracks for beginner and intermediate skill levels. The agency reported measurable improvements in reporting accuracy and a reduction in redundant file sharing.
- Colorado State Agency: Leadership Training for Emerging Leaders and Executive Team A Colorado state agency enrolled 45 employees across three tiers: line staff, emerging leaders, and the executive team. DWC delivered a phased cohort-based program with separate learning pathways for each tier over six months.
- Brighton Manufacturing Company: Power BI Training (Skill Advance Funded) A Brighton manufacturing company used Skill Advance Colorado grant funding to train their operations management team on Power BI. DWC built the entire curriculum around the company’s production data and reporting needs. Managers built working dashboards during training that replaced a two-day manual reporting process.
- Windsor Business: Excel Training (Skill Advance Funded) A Windsor employer used Skill Advance grant funding to enroll employees in custom Excel training. DWC delivered the program with exercises built around the company’s actual data and reporting workflows, and provided all documentation required for grant reporting.
- Colorado County Government: Leadership Training for 30 Managers A Colorado county government enrolled 30 newly promoted managers across public works, parks and recreation, finance, and human resources in a four-session leadership series. The county extended the program into a second year.
- Colorado Workforce Board: WIOA-Funded Digital Literacy and AI Training A regional workforce development board partnered with DWC to deliver Digital Literacy and AI Fundamentals training to 80 dislocated workers. DWC provided custom curriculum, certificates, and comprehensive documentation for federal grant reporting. The board renewed for a second cohort.
- Utah County Government: AI Fundamentals and Prompt Engineering A Utah county government enrolled 40 employees in AI Fundamentals followed by AI Prompt Engineering for 15 employees in data analysis and communications roles.
- Opportunity Next: Technology Training for High School Students DWC was awarded an Opportunity Next grant to deliver technology and workforce readiness training to high school students, providing foundational digital skills and professional development before they enter the workforce or pursue postsecondary education.
- City of Fort Collins: Skills Training Partnership with Cultural Enrichment Center (2022) DWC partnered with the Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins to deliver skills training funded by a City of Fort Collins grant. The program provided workforce-ready technology training to community members through a collaborative model that combined DWC’s instructional expertise with Cultural Enrichment Center’s community reach.
- City of Fort Collins Cluster Grant: Excel and Data Analytics (2016) DWC was awarded a City of Fort Collins Cluster Grant to deliver Excel and data analytics skills training to Fort Collins area employers. The program strengthened digital workforce capabilities across the local business community.
- CDLE Grant: Excel and Data Analytics Skills Training (2016) DWC was awarded a Colorado Department of Labor and Employment grant to deliver Excel and data analytics training, supporting statewide workforce development objectives with hands-on, instructor-led instruction.
What DWC Provides for Government Engagements
Built for the procurement, documentation, and accountability requirements that government training demands.
Custom curriculum aligned to government competency frameworks. DWC maps training content to your agency’s competencies, strategic priorities, and organizational structure. We have experience aligning to the Colorado Required Core Competencies and can adapt to any state or agency framework.
Cohort-based programs with separate learning pathways. Training designed for multiple levels (individual contributors, supervisors, mid-level managers, senior leaders) delivered through coordinated cohorts with content appropriate to each tier.
Scalable delivery. Programs that can start with a pilot group and scale across the organization over time. DWC has delivered single workshops for 5 participants and phased programs for 120+ employees across multiple offices.
Grant documentation and compliance support. Certificates of completion, attendance records, participant outcome documentation, and reporting aligned to your grant’s timeline and requirements. DWC has delivered grant-funded training since 2016 through Skill Advance, WIOA, CDLE, City of Fort Collins, Opportunity Next, vocational rehabilitation, UpSkill, and Colorado First programs.
Flexible scheduling around government operations. Training scheduled around fiscal years, legislative sessions, and operational demands. Half-day, full-day, and multi-session formats available.
On-site or live online delivery. On-site at any government office in Colorado. Live online through Zoom for agencies in any state.
Serving Colorado, Utah, and Government Agencies Nationwide
Digital Workshop Center is headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, and has delivered training to government agencies and public sector organizations since 2006.
In Colorado, DWC is an awarded State of Colorado training provider and serves state agencies, county governments, municipal departments, school districts, workforce boards, and community colleges in Fort Collins, Loveland, Greeley, Windsor, Longmont, Boulder, Denver, Colorado Springs, Brighton, and across the state. Colorado organizations benefit from both on-site and live online delivery. DWC has delivered training through Skill Advance, Colorado First, WIOA, CDLE, City of Fort Collins Cluster Grants, Opportunity Next, and other state and local funding programs since 2016.
In Utah, DWC serves state agencies, county governments, and public sector organizations in Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, and across the Wasatch Front through live online training.
In Oregon, Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana, DWC delivers live online training to government agencies and employers using state-specific grant programs and WIOA funding. We coordinate with local workforce boards and grant administrators to meet state documentation requirements.
Nationwide, DWC’s live online training reaches government agencies and public sector organizations in every state.
Your Digital Literacy Training Goals, Customized to You
DWC provides expert digital literacy training aligned to your employees’ current skill levels, job requirements, and the specific technology your organization uses. From basic computer proficiency to AI fundamentals, we build the right program for your team.
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Government Training FAQs
Is DWC an approved State of Colorado training provider?
Yes. In 2026, DWC was awarded the State of Colorado’s statewide contract for Training, Assessment, and Development Programs (RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002). This contract covers workforce development, leadership development, and senior leadership development services and is available to Colorado state agencies, institutions of higher education, local governments, school districts, and eligible nonprofits.
Does DWC deliver WIOA-funded training?
Yes. DWC has nearly two decades of experience delivering WIOA-funded training through local and regional workforce boards. We provide certificates of completion, attendance tracking, participant outcome records, and grant reporting documentation.
Can government training be customized to our agency?
Yes. Every engagement is customized to your agency’s competency framework, strategic priorities, organizational structure, and the tools your employees use. DWC builds exercises and scenarios around government-specific contexts.
How is government training delivered?
All training is delivered live with an instructor, either on-site at your government office in Colorado or live online through Zoom for agencies in any state. There are no self-paced or pre-recorded options.
How do we get started?
Contact our team to discuss your agency’s training needs, competency requirements, team size, grant program, and timeline. We will put together a training proposal. If you are engaging DWC through the State of Colorado contract, reference RFP-SPCO-MZ-26-002 in your inquiry.
Does DWC work with Skill Advance Colorado grants?
Yes. DWC has delivered training through Skill Advance Colorado grants for multiple employers, including a Power BI training program for a Brighton manufacturing company and an Excel training engagement for a Windsor business. We work with employers and their community college representatives to align curriculum with grant requirements and provide all required documentation. Contact DWC early in your Skill Advance application process so we can help scope the training plan.
What training topics does DWC offer for government agencies?
DWC delivers workforce development (communication, accountability, customer service, digital literacy), leadership development (managerial leadership, performance management, change management, strategic thinking), AI training (AI fundamentals, governance, risk management, NIST framework), data analytics (Excel, Power BI, data literacy), and Microsoft Office training (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
Can DWC deliver training to government agencies outside Colorado?
Yes. DWC delivers live online training to government agencies in every state. We have experience working with employer training grant programs in Utah, Indiana, Iowa, Illinois, Oregon, and through WIOA programs nationwide.
Does DWC provide certificates and documentation for grant reporting?
Yes. Every participant receives a certificate of completion. DWC provides attendance records, participant outcome documentation, and reporting aligned to your grant’s requirements and timeline.
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