Construction end dates do not make the jobs or the thousands of skilled workers who do them less valuable
Colorado is at a moment of real opportunity when it comes to jobs and economic growth. As demand for digital infrastructure accelerates, data centers are emerging as one of the most significant job creators tied to the modern economy, particularly for skilled trades and technical professionals. For Colorado workers and families, this represents sustained, high-quality work that supports their ability to thrive and care for themselves and their families.
Recent coverage suggesting that the “jobs picture is mixed” when it comes to data centers in Colorado misses a critical reality of how our economy and our workforce actually function. The idea that data centers “only” create jobs during construction is not just incomplete. It undervalues thousands of skilled workers, dismisses years of high-paying employment, and misunderstands how the trades work in the first place.
Data centers create jobs at every stage of their lifecycle — construction, operations and long-term community support. Building these facilities requires large teams of electricians, engineers, technicians, and skilled tradespeople.