Career and Training

We can help you get ready for a career by offering support with education, training, and job opportunities. If you qualify, you can get help finding a job or internship, career counseling, and one-on-one support from a Youth Navigator.

The program also offers paid work experience, help finding summer jobs, help finishing high school or getting your GED, and support with college or job training programs. You’ll also learn important life skills, build leadership abilities, and create a plan for your future. We are here to help you take the next step toward a successful career.

Eligibility:

• Between 14 and 24 years old
• You may also need to meet at least one of the following:
  
  • Have trouble with reading, writing, or math
  • Left school before graduating (dropped out)
  • Have been involved with the justice system (an offender)
  • Are homeless or don’t have a stable place to live
  • Are or were in foster care
  • Are pregnant or a parent
  • Have a disability
  • Getting TANF or SNAP (food stamps)
  • Low income 

The Adult Work Program helps adults get ready for work, learn new skills, and find good jobs. You can get free help with writing a resume, practicing for interviews, and searching for jobs. The program also offers training for careers that are in high demand, paid work experience, and support for short classes or certifications. A career coach will work with you one-on-one to make a plan that fits your goals. Veterans receive priority of service.

Eligibility

• Age 18 to 72
• Allowed to work in the U.S.
• Registered for Selective Service, if required 

Easy Help for Veterans and Their Families

If you are a veteran or the spouse of a veteran, we are here to help you find a job. Our team works with you one-on-one to understand your skills and match them with jobs available in Colorado. We want to help you feel confident and excited about your career choices.

Here’s what we can help you with:

• Career Help: We stay in touch and help you look for jobs that fit your skills.
• Job Referrals: We connect you with job openings listed in the Colorado Workforce Center.
• Job Creation: We talk to local employers to help create job opportunities for veterans.
• Working with Other Groups: We team up with other veteran support groups like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars to get you more help.
• Local Employer Info: We can tell you about businesses hiring in nearby counties.
• Job Search Tips: We guide you on how to look for jobs in your area or across the country.
• Training Referrals: If you need more training to get a job, we can help you find the right programs.

Additional Veteran resources can be found on the Veterans Service Office webpage.

The Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) Program helps workers who lost their jobs or had their hours or wages reduced because of foreign trade. If your job was affected by increased imports or your company moved work to another country, this program may be able to help.

Eligibility

• lost your job or had your hours/wages cut because of foreign trade (like increased imports or your company moving work overseas)
• Employer has been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor as being affected by trade
• Apply within the required time limits (TAA has strict deadlines)