Workforce Development Month proclaimed in Weld County

Published on September 04, 2025

September was designated as Workforce Development Month by the Weld County Board of Commissioners at its Sept. 3 board meeting, highlighting the collaborative efforts of the Employment Services of Weld County (ESWC), the Weld County Workforce Development Board (WDB), and community partners.

Workforce development focuses on constructing a skilled and proficient workforce, not only within Weld County, but also in surrounding regions, through career counseling, training programs and supportive services.

“The Employment Services team does amazing, impactful work, day in and day out,” said Tami Grant, Weld County Department of Human Services Deputy Director. “In the first half of this current program year, they have supported over 442 employers in the region, posted 5,140 jobs, and hosted 199 customized recruitment or hiring events — including 21 different sectors or industries.”

ESWC aims to enhance the lives of job seekers — which include veterans, incumbent workers, displaced workers, youth and young adults — while simultaneously helping businesses grow by connecting them with a skilled, work-ready talent pool that meets current and future workforce demands.

“Over the past year, Employment Services has partnered with each of the six Northern Colorado sector partnerships, all of the K-12 schools and higher education partners within the region to build a talent pipeline in high-demand fields,” Grant said.

CDL training is one of the most prevalent pathways for job seekers working with ESWC to pursue stable employment. As a former CDL trainer, DHS Commissioner Coordinator Lynette Peppler said, “Working with our Employment Services team to upskill — in CDL or another certification-based field — has a positive impact on community needs and facilitates economic growth that benefits both job seekers and businesses in Weld County.”

Grant also notes the impact of joint regional efforts, such as the Northern Colorado Workforce Symposium, a collaborative event put on by the Weld and Larimer County WDBs for employers, educators, and community partners to gather and discuss workforce challenges and share practical solutions.

For more information about services ESWC offers job seekers and employers, visit eswc.org. To learn more about the Workforce Symposium, visit www.weld.gov/go/nocoworkforcesymposium.