Careers, Jobs and Education Resources for: Greeley, CO
The City of Greeley is a Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat and the most populous city of Weld County, Colorado, United States. Greeley is situated 49 miles (79 km) north-northeast of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 87,596. Greeley is the 12th most populous city in the State of Colorado and the most populous city of Weld County. (from wikipedia)Colorado Fast Facts:
Location, Location, Location…: Located in the Rocky Mountain region of the United States, Colorado hosts celebrated mountains and rivers and may also be considered to be part of the western and southwestern regions of the U.S.
Cities: Denver is the capital of Colorado and the state’s most populous city.
Behind the Name: Colorado entered statehood in 1876 and was nicknamed the “Centennial State.”
A Closer Look: Colorado is a popular location for vacationers in search of either the pleasant summer climate or the bountiful powdered snow in the winter.
Did You Know? Rocky Mountain High: Colorado is the most elevated state and has more mountains reaching 14,000 feet than any other state.
Colorado Careers and Employment:
Population: 4,939,456 (14.8% increase since 2000) – 49.6% Female, 50.4% Male (2008 U.S. Census Bureau).
Business Environment: Ranked 6th in Forbes Magazine’s “Best States for Business,” 2008.
Top Industries: In terms of paid employees, according to a 2008 U.S. Census Bureau study: (1) administrative and support and waste management and remediation service; (2) retail trade; (3) accommodation and food services; (4) health care and social assistance; and (5) construction.
Taxes: Income Tax, 4.63% and Sales Tax, 2.9% (Federation of Tax Administrators).
Cost of Living: 105.7 in relation to the “National Average” of 100 (Federal Cost of Living Index).
Quality of Life: Ranked 10th of 50 states by CNBC, 2009.
Weather: Average Temperature (In °F) – Jan: 23.71; Apr: 43.06; July: 67.60; Oct: 46.64 (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration).
K-12: Ranked 18th of 50 states in “Academic Achievement” by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 2009.
Colorado Economics
In General: Once a mining state, Colorado has grown to include service industries as well as tourism and manufacturing.
Service Industry: The service industry holds the largest share (37%) of the workforce, while other notable industries include wholesale and retail trades (19%), military and government services (13%) and manufacturing (9%).
Agriculture: Colorado’s agricultural production is dominated by livestock and livestock products, driven by the cattle industry. Over 60% of the state’s agricultural revenues are provided by the growth of cattle and calves.
Manufacturing: The state’s leading manufactured products are scientific instruments (medical instruments, devices for measuring electric current). Computers and communications equipment represent the leading types of machinery that are manufactured. The state’s food processing manufacturing industries (beer brewing, soft drink bottling, meat-packing, and production of animal feed) are also important to Colorado’s economy. [Ed. Note: Did anyone say Coors?]
Mining: Oil, coal, and natural gas are Colorado’s major mined products.
Did You Know? The Colorado economy is divided into categories by the state’s landscape. Farming takes place mostly in the flat eastern plains, between the eastern plains and the western mountains many urban areas serve as home to service and manufacturing activity, and the Rocky Mountains in the west provide both recreation areas and significant deposits of coal and petroleums.
Colorado Education:
In General: Colorado houses over 70 institutes of higher education, both private and public, including the United States Air Force Academy. The state also hosts a variety of technical schools and career colleges.
In the Rankings: U.S. News and World Report rankings: National Rankings – University of Colorado, Boulder (#77), Colorado School of Mines (#80), University of Denver (#89); Liberal Arts Rankings – Colorado College (#30).
Online Education: There are many accredited online universities offering degrees in the state of Colorado.
A Closer Look: If large universities aren’t your preference, Colorado offers smaller options. For example, in the heart of the Rockies near the Continental Divide you’ll find Western State College of Colorado. Established in 1901, this four-year liberal arts college offers 20 degree programs, is home to about 2,500 students, and boasts a prominent ski team. [Ed. Note: We wonder if courses are graded on a ‘curve.’]
Did You Know? Young Student's Go East: Many of the major universities and colleges in Colorado are focused around the three major cities in the eastern portion of the state: Denver, Colorado Springs and Boulder.
Sources: In addition to specific citations noted in this “Career Information” section, supplementary source materials include: the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service; Netstate.com; Education-Portal.com; USCollegeSearch.org; and Wikipedia.com.