(1) There is created in the department the office of future of work, the head of which is the director of the office of future of work.(2) The OFW is a type 2 entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions under the department.(3) It is the purpose of the OFW to: (a) Identify opportunities for Colorado's communities to transition effectively to emerging industries and, where appropriate, consult with the just transition office, created in section 8-83-503, and other state agencies to align such efforts;(b) Ensure the inclusion of key stakeholders from all sectors and engage partnerships across public and private sectors, including industry, academia, employers, employees, nonprofit organizations, and government;(c) Host, organize, and convene task forces, summits, and other appropriate meetings with diverse stakeholders, designed to improve the state's understanding of the social and economic impacts of the changing nature of work;(d) Explore ways that the state can prepare for current and future impacts, including through the modernization of worker benefits and protections, the development of a skilled and resilient

of work;(d) Explore ways that the state can prepare for current and future impacts, including through the modernization of worker benefits and protections, the development of a skilled and resilient workforce through coordination of registered apprenticeship programs in Colorado, and the identification of new policy and program solutions; and(e) As funding allows, undertake studies, research, and factual reports to gather insight and to formulate and present recommendations to the governor, state agencies, and the general assembly related to issues of concern and importance to Colorado's future workforce.(4) The OFW shall contribute education and workforce data beginning in the 2025-26 state fiscal year, as necessary, to the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system consistent with the governance practices established by the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system governing board pursuant to section 24-37.5-125 (4).Amended by 2024 Ch. 238,§ 7, eff. 5/23/2024.Added by 2023 Ch. 37, § 1, eff. 3/23/2023.