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Career Development Incentive Program
UPDATE:
Senate Bill 25-315 repealed the Career Development Incentive Program effective July 1, 2025. Questions about CDIP may be directed to Heather Crabtree in the Office of Postsecondary and Workforce Readiness.
The PWR of Career Development Success Program
The Career Development Incentive Program (CDIP), or Career Development Success Program, provides financial incentives for school districts and charter schools that encourage high school students, grades 9-12, to complete:
Tier 1: Qualified industry credential programs, pre-apprenticeships and apprenticeships;
Tier 2: Workplace training programs (internships); or
Tier 3: Computer Science Advanced Placement (AP) courses.
Participating districts, charter schools, or BOCES could receive up to $1,000 for each pupil who completes a program, and 120% of the per-pupil amount for each pupil who is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, distributed in tiered order.
Quick Links
NEW 2026-27 List of Qualified Credentials
2025-26 CDIP List of Qualified Credentials
CDIP Funding
Industry Credentials Communications Toolkit
2024-25 Program Participation
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98 school districts (85 in 2023-24) reported students who completed qualified industry credential programs. 36 were categorized as small rural, and 32 were categorized as rural.
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There was a 42.3% increase in programs reported from 2023-24. A total of 32,188 qualifying programs were reported. 14,153 in tier one were funded due to available appropriations.
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As required by Colorado Revised Statute 22-54-138, participating districts or charter schools cannot receive a distribution of more than ten percent of the total number of completed industry certificates reported by districts and charter schools. Therefore, one district received funding for only 1,118 certificates, rather than the amount reported, thus reducing the number of credentials funded.
| Year | Programs Reported | Programs Funded | Amount Funded | Funding per Program/Pupil |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 3,106 | 1,807 | $1,000,000 | $553.40 |
| 2017-18 | 5,777 | 3,688 | $2,000,000 | $542.30 |
| 2018-19 | 6,764 | 5,133 | $4,800,000 | $935.13 |
| 2019-20 | 9,110 | 6,441 | $4,279,837 | $664.47 |
| 2020-21* | 6,709 | 6,147 | $6,033,028 | $981.46 |
| 2021-22 | 12,573 | 9,130 | $4,286,089 | $469.45 |
| 2022-23 | 20,297 | 10,791 | $4,214,771 |
$443.81 (FRL) $369.96 (Non-FRL) |
| 2023-24 | 22,618 | 11,362 | $9,214,822 |
$913.37 (FRL) $761.14 (Non-FRL) |
| 2024-25 | 32,188 | 14,153 | $4,636,010 |
$335.40 (FRL) $279.50 (Non-FRL) |
*For program year 2020-21, CDIP received $1.5 million in ARPA funds. This allowed our office to fund an additional $43.11 to meet the maximum funding of $1000 in Tier 1, plus fund the maximum of $1000 in Tier 2, and $806.50 in Tier 3.
Credential Breakdown 2024-25
| Qualified Programs | # Reported by Districts | # Funded | $ Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry-Recognized Certifications | 25,133 | 13,520 | Tier 1 |
| Pre- Apprenticeships | 721 | 497 | Tier 1 |
| Apprenticeships | 161 | 139 | Tier 1 |
| Internships | 3,515 | 0 | Tier 2 |
| Advanced Placement Computer Science Courses | 2,658 | 0 | Tier 3 |
| Total | 32,188 | 14,153 | $4,636,010.60 |
Gender Breakdown 2024-25
| Female | 33.07% |
| Male | 66.85% |
| Non-Binary | 0.08% |
Resources
- 2024-25 CDIP Participation Data
- 2025-26 List of Approved Programs
- 2024-25 List of Approved Programs
- The 2024 Colorado Talent Pipeline Report: The Talent Pipeline Report explores issues related to the demand for and supply of talent in Colorado and strategies for strengthening our talent pipeline.
- Colorado Career Development and Industry Credentials Communications Toolkit
Legislative Resources
Contact:
Industry-Recognized Credentials (IRC) Specialist