Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services that support our goal of connecting you to the best possible job out there. Services include providing computer and internet access for job-search activities, assistance in updating or creating resumes, interview practice, job search strategies, career counseling, training opportunities and connections to a larger job pool.
Workforce Center staff provide personalized, expert support for your job search and career development journey. Live, virtual workshops for job search, workforce center services, interview strategies, resume review and much more are also available. Register for a live workshop today!
Contact your local Workforce Center today, and let us help you find the next step on a career path you'll love.
Our highly trained career coaches are here to connect you with a great job and a career you love. Our services, which are always free, include:
- Creating a Career Portfolio
- Skill Assessments
- Training Opportunities
- Job Search Assistance
- Résumé Creation
- Interview Preparation
- Career Planning
- Interest Assessments
- Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Young Adults/Youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who are motivated and need to learn job readiness and occupational skills may be eligible for assistance through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program. Young Adult/Youth program participants work with a career coach to create a plan for success, including supplementing their reading and math skills. Participants are also eligible to participate in the Governor’s Summer Job Hunt. This is a free referral service for young adults and employers. Other employment and educational opportunities may be available for qualified youth.
ConnectingColorado is part of a state- and county-run system that delivers immediate, tangible results for your future. You can post your résumé, apply for a specific job or do a self-directed job search through our jobs database.
Workforce Centers help job seekers prepare for employment, find and keep a job and upskill to increase their earnings through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA), a taxpayer funded federal program.
Workforce Centers provide funding and supporting services for qualifying job seekers in need of short-term training/education that leads to an in-demand job in the local labor market. These programs can take the form of classroom learning, online courses on-the-job training, internships or apprenticeships.
Program Components:
- Job leads and labor market information
- Résumé preparation and review
- Education and career assessments
- Employment readiness
- Career planning
- Supportive services
- Intensive job search assistance
- Training for in-demand jobs
- To learn more about WIOA and program eligibility, contact your local Workforce Center.
- Job Seeker Training
Colorado’s labor market is evolving faster than ever. Students and job seekers are engaging in learning experiences to help them develop advanced and adaptable skill sets that are necessary to compete in the complex global marketplace. While not a new strategy, work-based learning is one way education and training systems are partnering with business to ensure that students have the skills and career exposure needed to build pathways to meaningful careers. Contact your local workforce center to inquire about work-based learning and on-the-job training opportunities in your area.
Work-based learning (WBL) activities include job shadowing, on-the-job training, internships, and apprenticeships. As Colorado's labor market evolves rapidly, students and job seekers are engaging in WBL experiences to develop advanced and adaptable skill sets necessary for competing in the global marketplace. WBL is a key strategy where education and training systems partner with businesses to ensure students gain the skills and career exposure needed for meaningful career pathways.
Apprenticeships offer hands-on career training while earning a paycheck, reducing the need for debt. They provide valuable knowledge, education, experience, and training, preparing individuals for careers in their chosen industries. Whether starting a new career or seeking a change, apprenticeships help find well-paying jobs with hands-on experience.
Contact your local Workforce Center for more information about WBL and on-the-job training opportunities in your area.
Veterans who have served at least one day of active duty receive Priority of Service in Workforce Centers and have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff to find a job that maximizes their potential. Veterans receive the first notice of all job listings and get priority access to job fairs and events. Employment specialists assist veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses facing significant barriers to employment with specialized job-seeking services and training opportunities.
Workforce Centers are able to assist with re-employment services, including the requirement that those receiving unemployment be registered in ConnectingColorado. We can also support you in finding work search activities required for those collecting unemployment, and are here to help you on the path toward a new job or a new career.
Workforce Centers do not handle unemployment claims. For all unemployment-related questions, please contact the Unemployment Division of the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment by calling 303.318.8000 or click the link below.