Capital CoLAB | Fostering Unity Advancing Growth

Our Focus

The CoLAB focuses on three broad areas where academic institutions and businesses, along with government, can work together to strengthen the Capital Region’s economic performance:

Developing the talent and workforce the region needs now and in the future

Developing cutting-edge technology capabilities to position the region for global leadership

Improving awareness of the super-region as a leading innovation hub

Current Programs

Digital Technology Credential

The first initiative of the CoLAB with the goal of providing university students with employer-aligned curriculum and job/experience opportunities at CoLAB companies. Visit the CoLAB microsite to learn about the Digital Tech Credential Program and enroll.

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Employer Signaling System

The Capital CoLAB’s Employer Signaling System (ESS) combines labor market information with employer insights and educator feedback to develop and refresh the knowledge, skills, abilities, and credentials (KSACs) needed for entry-level IT roles in the Capital Region. Visit the ESS microsite to explore regional data.

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Upskilling

Helping current employees gain additional digital technology skills in areas like data analytics, cybersecurity, cloud computing, networking/IT, and artificial intelligence/machine learning.

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