Colorado Layoffs — July 2018
Employers in Colorado submitted 2 WARN Act notices in July 2018, putting at risk an estimated 199 workers — down from June and down 30% versus July 2017. The average filing covered 100 workers, with 1 closure among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Education | 1 | 160 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 39 |
The Education sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 160 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 39 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1 | 160 |
| Cheyenne | 1 | 39 |
Adams was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 80% of all affected workers with 160 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 1 | 160 |
| Arapahoe | 1 | 39 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 1 | 160 |
The high proportion of closures (80% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Colorado's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Center Education Holdings LLC/Art Institute UPDATED to 12/31/18 closure date | Denver | 160 | Closure | |
| Dex YP | Arapahoe | 39 |
Topping the list was Dream Center Education Holdings LLC/Art Institute UPDATED to 12/31/18 closure date at its Denver facility, reporting 160 affected workers. Dex YP followed with 39 workers.
Trend & Outlook
These figures highlight a easing in workforce disruptions across Colorado, with filings falling below both recent and year-ago levels. The Education sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Colorado. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Colorado WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.