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Left to right: Aden Martinez (Latino Chamber of Commerce), Kelly Folks (Director of Employment & Training, Colorado Department of Labor), Commissioner Eppie Griego (Pueblo County), Kathy Reeves (Top-Notch Personnel), Suzie Miller (Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium), and Andrew Dalton (Pueblo Workforce Center)(PUEBLO) – The Pueblo Workforce Center, in partnership with the Latino Chamber of Commerce of Pueblo, hosted an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony at its new location at 1045 W. 6th Street in Pueblo on Wednesday, December 13th. The celebration marked the official inauguration of the new state-of-the-art facility dedicated to serving the employment needs of the Pueblo community.The relocation of the Pueblo Workforce Center represents a significant milestone in the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) and the Colorado Workforce System's commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering individuals through employment opportunities. The new facility is strategically designed to enhance the delivery of the center's comprehensive services, including job placement assistance, career counseling, skills development programs and employer resources."To those who will walk through these doors seeking guidance and support, know that we are here for you. This is a place where potential meets opportunity, where determination meets resources, and where your aspirations can take flight," said Suzie Miller, Director of the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium. "We look forward to continuing our mission to promote quality jobs, build strategic objectives and strengthen resources to meet the needs of rural businesses, community partners and job seekers."Left to right: Noah Commerford (Latino Chamber of Commerce) Kelly Folks (Director of Employment & Training, Colorado Department of Labor), Commissioner Eppie Griego (Pueblo County), Andrew Dalton (Pueblo Workforce Center) and Suzie Miller (Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium)“This Workforce Center is not just a resource for the present; it is an investment in the future of our talent pipeline and a hub of possibilities that symbolizes our commitment to empowering individuals, fostering professional growth and contributing to the economic vitality of our community," shared Pueblo County Commissioner Eppie Grego shared. "Whether you are a job seeker eager to embark on a new career path, a professional looking to enhance your skills, or an employer seeking the right talent, this center is designed to serve as a catalyst for success. Let us embrace the journey that lies ahead, united in our commitment to build a stronger, more vibrant community.”The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured esteemed community leaders, government officials, and representatives from partner organizations, highlighting the collaborative efforts driving workforce development in the region. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the facility, interact with staff, and learn about the array of resources available to job seekers and employers alike.The Pueblo Workforce Center offers an array of services and resources including: job search assistance, career counseling, skill development, employment services, career assessment and exploration, veteran services, supportive services, workshops and training programs. It also supports businesses through recruitment, retention, and upskilling services.Visit the center's website for more information about its services, programs, or the relocation.Resources MentionedPueblo Workforce Center

(DENVER) – The online portal where workers can start applying for paid family and medical leave under Colorado’s new voter-approved insurance program is now up and running.The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division announced today that the My FAMLI+ portal will help Colorado workers apply for paid leave when it becomes available in January.My FAMLI+ allows workers to apply for partial wage replacement when they need to temporarily step away from their jobs because of life events such as welcoming a new child, facing a serious health condition or caring for a loved one facing a medical condition.Paid leave becomes available for almost all Colorado workers on Jan. 1, 2024. Opening the application portal more than a month early will help those who know they will need paid leave as soon it becomes available for things like welcoming a new child or because they’re planning a major surgery for early next year.To help everyone navigate the portal and get their questions answered about applying for FAMLI benefits, the FAMLI Division is putting on three statewide virtual town halls in English and Spanish in December, January and February at the dates and times below:December 6, 2023:English: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Spanish: 3 - 4 p.m.January 10, 2024:English: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Spanish: 3 - 4 p.m.February 1, 2024:English: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Spanish: 3 - 4 p.m.Registration, streaming and dial-in details are available here.The FAMLI Division started collecting premiums and wage reports at the beginning of 2023 to prepare for the release of benefit payments next year. The Division is led by Tracy Marshall, a Registered Nurse for over 25 years who is Board-Certified as both a Case Manager and Disability Management Specialist.“We’re proud to give Colorado workers a best-in-class user portal to give them the support they need when facing a major life event,” Marshall said. “Not only does My FAMLI+ provide Colorado workers a stress-free application process, it also allows health care providers to certify their patients’ claims all online, reducing the paperwork and processing times."For more details, check out famli.colorado.gov to find how-to videos, a user guide, webinars and FAQs to help workers, employers and health care providers navigate the program.# # #

Second quarter 2023 Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) resultsindicate Colorado total nonfarm payroll jobs estimates will be revised up for this period with the release of benchmarked estimates in March 2024. June 2023 estimates are expected to be revised up by about 40,900 nonfarm payroll jobs, or 1.4 percent. April and May 2023 estimates are expected to be revised up by about 27,000 and 23,300 nonfarm payroll jobs, respectively.Applying these results through October 2023 brings estimated total nonfarm payroll jobs in October to 2,958,600. This change brings over the year payroll job growth estimates through October 2023 to 69,500 or 2.4 percent.The final March 2024 benchmarked series are expected to vary from these estimates due to new seasonal adjustment factors and new estimates of nonfarm payroll jobs not covered by the unemployment insurance program.Industry sectors expected to undergo an upward revision to payroll jobs estimates in the 2nd quarter1 include trade, transportation, and utilities (~15,800), education and health services (~12,400), financial activities (~8,900), professional and business services (~6,800), construction (~4,700), government (~4,600), and other services (~1,100).The industry sectors expected to undergo a downward revision to payroll jobs estimates are leisure and hospitality (~7,700) and manufacturing (~4,500). Mining and logging and information may also be revised down.Payroll jobs estimates for the Denver (~44,100), Colorado Springs (~7,100), Fort Collins (~3,500), and Greeley (~3,400) Metropolitan Statistical Areas are expected to be revised up in the 2nd quarter1. The Pueblo and Grand Junction Metropolitan Statistical Areas may also be revised up.Total nonfarm payroll job estimates for the Boulder Metropolitan Statistical Area may be revised down.1 Values shown are June estimates.# # #Expected Revisions to Colorado Nonfarm Payroll Jobs based on 3rd quarter 2023QCEW data will be released Wednesday, February 21, 2024.# # #Every month of the year other than February the Colorado Department of Labor andEmployment, in cooperation with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, releases estimates of Colorado nonfarm payroll jobs for the previous month based on results from a survey of business establishments. Estimates for Colorado are produced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for total nonfarm payroll jobs and specific industry sectors or groups of sectors across the entire state, and for the seven metropolitan statistical areas.In February of each year these survey based estimates are compared to and adjusted in a process called “benchmarking” based on administrative records available since the release of the survey estimates. The results of that comparison are released in March.For instance, at the beginning of the 2024 calendar year Colorado nonfarm payroll jobs estimates for the 4th quarter of 2022 and all of 2023 will be benchmarked based on information available from the QCEW program for the 4th quarter of 2022 and the first three quarters of 2023. These updated estimates will be released in March 2024.The source of these administrative records for the QCEW program are unemployment insurance reports Colorado employers are required to file quarterly with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Among other information, employers include the number of people employed at the firm for each month of the quarter for which the report is being filed. Although only firms with employees covered by the Colorado Unemployment Insurance program are required by state and federal law to submit these reports, this quarterly census of employment covers about 98 percent of all nonfarm payroll jobs and about 88 percent of total employment in Colorado.Aggregated by industry, the QCEW data are more closely aligned with the definition of nonfarm payroll jobs than with total employment. This is because an individual holding more than one job is counted only once in the total employment estimate but multiple times in both QCEW and the nonfarm payroll jobs estimates. Total employment estimates are by place of residence while both QCEW and payroll jobs are by place of business.Though the official nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are benchmarked only once a year, data from QCEW are available quarterly and, once available, can be compared to the official series to see by about how much the official statistics will be adjusted.

1,500 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in October;Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.3 PercentHousehold survey dataAccording to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in October to 3.3 percent compared to the September rate of 3.2 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 2,400 over the same time period to 105,900. The national unemployment rate also increased one-tenth of a percentage point to 3.9 percent from September to October. Colorado’s labor force decreased by 5,600 in October to 3,247,000. The share of Coloradans participating in the labor force fell to 68.4 percent in October, compared to 68.6 percent the month prior. The U.S. labor force participation rate was 62.7 percent in October, dropping one-tenth of a percentage point from the month prior. The number of individuals employed in Colorado declined by 8,000 in October to 3,141,100, which represents 66.2 percent of the state’s 16+ population. Colorado’s employment-population ratio of 66.2 in October was two-tenths of a percentage point lower compared to the September rate of 66.4 percent. The national employment-population ratio also fell by two-tenths of a percentage point to 60.2 percent in October, compared to the September rate of 60.4 percent.Establishment survey dataEmployers in Colorado added 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from September to October for a total of 2,917,700 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased by 200, while government added 1,700 jobs. September estimates were revised down to 2,916,200, and the over the month change from August to September was a loss of 100 rather than the originally estimated increase of 1,500 (monthly revisions are based on additional responses from businesses and government agencies since the last published estimates). The Private industry sector with significant job gains in October was: leisure and hospitality (≈1,500). Significant over the month private sector job loss occurred in construction (≈1,400) and trade, transportation, and utilities (≈900). Since October 2022, nonfarm payroll jobs have increased 33,100, with the private sector growing by 13,000 and government adding 20,100 jobs. The largest private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality (≈17,000), educational and health services (≈8,000), and professional and business services (≈6,900). During that same period financial activities (≈7,500), construction (≈7,200), trade, transportation, and utilities (≈6,900), and information (≈300) payroll jobs declined. Colorado’s rate of job growth over the past year is 1.1 percent, lagging the U.S. rate of 1.9 percent. Over the year, the average workweek for all Colorado employees on private nonfarm payrolls rose from 34.0 to 34.1 hours, while average hourly earnings grew from $35.08 to $36.31. Colorado average hourly earnings are two dollars and thirty-one cents higher than national average hourly earnings of $34.00.###All Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at: www.colmigateway.com. Estimates for all states and the nation are available at: www.bls.gov.For data visualizations, visit public.tableau.com/app/profile/cdle.lmi.The November 2023 Colorado Employment Situation will be released at 8:00 AM on Thursday, December 21, 2023. The full schedule of release dates for calendar year 2023 estimates is available at www.colmigateway.com.###Technical NotesThis release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for October 2023, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment and household surveys was the pay period or week that includes the 12th of the month.The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed.Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings.The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results.Resources MentionedSupplemental InformationCity Report October 2023County Report October 2023October 2023 Press Release

LAKEWOOD, Saturday Nov. 4, 2023 -- Daylight saving time will end this Sunday, and Coloradans will “fall back” for the biannual time change, which can create a risk of drowsy or fatigued driving. 

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drowsy driving is a contributing factor in an estimated 100,000 crashes each year, and the AAA Foundation estimates that 16% to 21% of all police-reported fatal crashes likely involve driver fatigue.  

“We know that this change in time can affect the way people sleep and that, in addition to driving more in the dark, can create risk of drowsiness or fatigue behind the wheel,” DMV Senior Director Electra Bustle said. “The DMV wants to remind drivers that if you experience any of the warning signs, don’t get behind the wheel or if you are please pull over safely and take a break. It could be the difference between life and death.”

The DMV is also proud to participate in next week’s Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, which is hosted by the National Sleep Foundation. The Division hopes to help reduce the number of drivers who drive while sleep deprived, making our roads safer. 

The DMV urges drivers to be alert, know the warning signs and plan ahead come Monday morning.

Eight drowsy driving warning signs to watch for:

Finding it hard to focus on the road, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids
Starting to daydream, wandering eyes and having disconnected thoughts
Having trouble remembering the last few miles driven 
Missing an exit or ignoring traffic signs
Yawning repeatedly or rubbing your eyes
Finding it hard to keep your head up or nodding off
Drifting from your lane, tailgating or hitting a shoulder rumble strip
Feeling restless and irritable or becoming aggravated with common annoyances such as sitting in traffic.
Before getting into the car with someone or driving yourself, ask the following:

Are you sleep-deprived or fatigued? Are you suffering regularly from sleep problems? Less than 6 hours of sleep triples your risk of falling asleep while driving, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Are you planning to drive long distances without proper rest breaks?
Will you be driving through the night, mid-afternoon or when you would normally be asleep?
Are you taking medications that can make you sleepy such as antidepressants, cold tablets or antihistamines?
Have you been working over 60 hours a week? A tightly packed work schedule increases your risk of drowsy driving by 40%, according to the National Sleep Foundation.
Have you been working more than one job and your main job involves shift work?
Did you drink alcohol? Even a small amount of alcohol can have an impact on your body.
Helpful tips for driving, include:

Planning your trip ahead of time.
If it is a long-distance trip, ask a friend to join you so they can help drive and monitor for signs of drowsy driving.
If you feel tired, drowsy or notice any of the signs above, pull over and get some rest and only continue driving when alert.
You can find these safety tips and more at dmv.colorado.gov/drivereducation. The DMV will also share tips on Facebook and X throughout the week to help inform motorists about the dangers of drowsy driving.

For more information on Drowsy Driving Prevention Week, visit www.thensf.org/drowsy-driving-prevention.

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The DMV is committed to providing services for all Coloradans where they are needed most, whether it’s in-office, online or on the go. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov/Anywhere to find out how you can DMV anywhere. Yes, anywhere. 

1,500 Nonfarm Payroll Jobs Added in September;
Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.2 Percent

Household survey data

According to the survey of households, Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased one-tenth of a percentage point in September to 3.2 percent compared to the August rate of 3.1 percent. The number of unemployed individuals grew by 3,600 over the same time period to 103,500. The national unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in September, unchanged from the month prior.

Colorado’s labor force decreased by 2,500 in September to 3,252,600. The share of Coloradans participating in the labor force fell slightly to 68.6 percent in September, compared to 68.7 percent the month prior. The U.S. labor force participation rate was 62.8 percent in September, matching the rate it was in August.

The number of individuals employed in Colorado declined by 6,100 in September to 3,149,100, which represents 66.4 percent of the state’s 16+ population. Colorado’s employment-population ratio of 66.4 in September was two-tenths of a percentage point lower compared to the August rate of 66.6 percent. The national employment-population ratio was flat in September at 60.4 percent.

Establishment survey data

Employers in Colorado added 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs from August to September for a total of 2,917,800 jobs, according to the survey of business establishments. Private sector payroll jobs decreased by 600, while government added 2,100 jobs.

August estimates were revised up to 2,916,300, and the over the month change from July to August was a gain of 5,900 rather than the originally estimated increase of 5,600 (monthly revisions are based on additional responses from businesses and government agencies since the last published estimates).

The Private industry sector with significant job gains in September was: professional and business services (≈2,300). Significant over the month private sector job loss occurred in other services (≈2,600).

Since September 2022, nonfarm payroll jobs have increased 40,000, with the private sector growing by 21,000 and government adding 19,000 jobs. The largest private sector job gains were in leisure and hospitality (≈22,300), professional and business services (≈9,000), and educational and health services (≈5,900). During that same period financial activities (≈8,100), trade, transportation, and utilities (≈4,800), construction (≈4,200), information (≈1,800), and other services (≈600) payroll jobs declined. Colorado’s rate of job growth over the past year is 1.4 percent, lagging the U.S. rate of 2.1 percent.

Over the year, the average workweek for all Colorado employees on private nonfarm payrolls declined from 33.5 to 33.4 hours, while average hourly earnings grew from $34.44 to $35.75. Colorado average hourly earnings are one dollar and eighty-seven cents higher than national average hourly earnings of $33.88.

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All Colorado estimates from the establishment and household surveys, including greater geographic detail, are available at: www.colmigateway.com. Estimates for all states and the nation are available at: www.bls.gov.

For data visualizations, visit public.tableau.com/app/profile/cdle.lmi.

The October 2023 Colorado Employment Situation will be released at 8:00 AM on Friday, November 17, 2023. The full schedule of release dates for calendar year 2023 estimates is available at www.colmigateway.com.

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Technical Notes

This release provides information on industry employment and labor force statistics for September 2023, the most current estimates available from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. The reference period for the establishment and household surveys was the pay period or week that includes the 12th of the month.

The unemployment rate, labor force, labor force participation, total employment and the number of unemployed are based on a survey of households. The total employment estimate derived from this survey is intended to measure the number of people employed.

Nonfarm payroll jobs estimates are based on a survey of business establishments and government agencies, and are intended to measure the number of jobs, not the number of people employed. Other series based on this survey include private sector average weekly hours, average hourly earnings and average weekly earnings.

The business establishment survey covers about seven times the number of households surveyed and is therefore considered a more reliable indicator of economic conditions. Because the estimates are based on two separate surveys, one measuring jobs by worksite and the other measuring persons employed and unemployed by household, estimates based on these surveys may provide seemingly conflicting results.

Resources Mentioned

Supplemental InformationLabor Force Summary September 2023City Report September 2023County Report September 2023September 2023 Press Release

Coloradans can present their Colorado ID in Wallet easily, securely at select TSA PreCheck® checkpoints

LAKEWOOD, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) today announced that the Colorado ID can be added to Google Wallet, providing an easy, fast and secure digital version of their state-issued driver license or ID card.

Coloradans can now choose to add their driver license or state identification (ID) card to Google Wallet, and easily and securely present it with a tap or by showing a QR code on their Android phone at select Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck® security checkpoints, including within Denver International Airport (DEN).

“Colorado is leading the way in digital innovation to enhance customer service,”  DOR Executive Director Heidi Humphreys said. “We are dedicated to revolutionizing how Coloradans experience time, convenience and security. Our mission is to make these fundamental aspects of daily life easily accessible to everyone in the state.”

Colorado is among the first states to implement IDs in Google Wallet. It is only available to people who have a current, valid Colorado-issued driver license or ID and serves as a companion to the physical, plastic driver license or ID — it is not a replacement, and Coloradans must continue to carry their physical driver license or ID card with them.

“In Colorado, we are continuing to improve the way we do business and implementing services that prioritize the security, privacy and convenience of our residents is one of our priorities,” DMV Senior Director Electra Bustle said. “We are excited to expand our mobile credentialing program by collaborating with the Transportation Security Administration and Google to allow Colorado residents traveling to add their Colorado ID to Google Wallet. This new service will enhance their travel experience by making it more effortless and convenient.”

About adding Colorado ID to Google Wallet

Video: How to add your state ID or driver license to Google Wallet

Video: How to present your state ID or driver license in Google Wallet at Airport Security

How can I use my Colorado ID in Google Wallet at the airport?

At this time, presenting your Colorado ID in Google Wallet as a valid form of identification is only accepted at select airport TSA PreCheck® security checkpoints around the country, including within DEN.

When Colorado ID is added to Google Wallet, Coloradans can simply tap their Android phone or present the QR code from their Colorado ID in Google Wallet at the identity reader at the TSA PreCheck® security checkpoint. From there, users will be shown a prompt on their device displaying the specific information being requested by the TSA. Only after unlocking your phone is the requested identity information released from a device, which ensures that just the required information is shared and only the person who added the driver license or state ID to the device can present it. The TSA reader will also capture a photo to complete the verification process.

All information is shared digitally, so users do not need to show or hand over their device to present their ID.

Adding your Colorado ID to Google Wallet is private and secure

Adding your Colorado ID to Google Wallet keeps Coloradans' ID safe with advanced security built right into their Android phone. Once added to Google Wallet, your driver license or ID card is stored encrypted so your personal details can’t be accessed by anyone unless you choose to share it with them. Coloradans are in control and can review their data before it’s shared. When using a Colorado ID in Google Wallet, neither Google nor the Colorado DMV have access to when or where a Colorado ID in Google Wallet is presented.

For more information, visit dmv.colorado.gov/id-on-your-phone.  

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LAKEWOOD, Tuesday Oct. 3, 2023 — The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) proudly announces that one of the state's 150th-anniversary license plates has set an unprecedented record as the fastest-selling plate in state history. 

In a tribute to Colorado's history and spirit, residents have rushed to display the "Pikes Peak or Bust" plate on their vehicles, with 5,700 license plates ordered in the first two months of availability, surpassing the previous fastest seller, the Broncos Charities plate, which took four months to reach comparable sales. 

“Colorado’s 150th birthday is an exciting time to celebrate and take pride in our state. Both of the 150th-anniversary license plate designs showcase unique parts of Colorado, so I am not surprised many people chose one for their vehicles,” Governor Jared Polis said. “Congratulations to Calista and Evan on the success of your license plate designs, and I look forward to seeing more of them on the roads!” 

The license plate, which went on sale in August of this year, is based on the Historic Colorado Contest's U13 Division winning design by Calista Blaschke of Denver. The plate design includes Pikes Peak, the State Bird (lark bunting), and the State Tree (blue spruce). 

“I was so thrilled to learn that my design is the fastest selling license plate in Colorado history,” she said. “I never expected to win the Historic Colorado Contest, let alone design a license plate that so many people like enough to put on their cars. I am proud that my art is a part of Colorado's story."

Additionally, the 13+ Division winning plate, designed by Evan Griesheimer of Denver, is also experiencing strong sales, with nearly 3,000 plates ordered through September.  According to Griesheimer, the plate’s design was inspired by the simplicity and colors of the Colorado State Flag, the Rocky Mountains, and the state’s rich mining history. 

Earlier this year, the DMV released four throwback license plate designs, and while the digitally printed Retired Black Passenger plate has surged in popularity becoming the most popular Colorado specialty license plate to date, the unprecedented demand for the 150th-anniversary plates suggests that they could soon become the state's new favorite choice for celebrating its storied past. 

"The overwhelming demand for this special plate showcases the pride that Coloradans hold for their state's enduring legacy," DMV Senior Director Electra Bustle said. "The DMV is committed to giving Coloradans a vehicle to express their interests through their personalized license plate selection."

Coloradans interested in seeing all available license plate designs should visit DMV.Colorado.gov/License-Plates. Residents can purchase license plates online at myDMV.Colorado.gov or a county-operated motor vehicle office. The license plates cost $8.06 per pair, in addition to local fees.

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The DMV is committed to providing services for all Coloradans where they are needed most, whether it’s in-office, online or on the go. Visit DMV.Colorado.gov/Anywhere to find out how you can DMV anywhere. Yes, anywhere. 
 

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(DENVER) — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE)’s celebration of Workforce Development Month is focusing the final week of the month on apprenticeships and work-based learning. Celebrated nationwide, Workforce Development Month brings attention to the critical role workforce development services play in the state’s commitment to support an environment where workers and employers can thrive.

Governor Polis and several state agencies are committed to expanding access to work-based learning opportunities that will ultimately grow Colorado’s workforce. Apprenticeship Colorado housed within CDLE’s Office of the Future of Work, now officially a State Apprenticeship Agency (SAA), is dedicated to the expansion of Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) across the state. Apprenticeship Colorado is also gearing up for Apprenticeship Month in November, asking the public and partners to submit nominations for the 2023 Colorado Apprenticeship Awards by Saturday, Sept. 30. 

During the final week of Workforce Development Month, CDLE will be sharing apprenticeship and work-based learning resources for both employers and workers across its social media platforms including but not limited to:

Small Business Apprenticeship Support grant: provides financial incentives of up to $50,000 in grant funding to small businesses to expand administrative support for launching new or expanding existing Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs). Applications are now due no later than Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
Apprenticeship Directory: a list of Registered Apprenticeship Programs that operate within and across the state of Colorado covering a wide range of occupations in various industries.
Work-Based Learning Incentive (WBLI): provides funding to help with the start-up costs of developing work-based learning programs, including training dollars that could be used in partnership with institutions of higher education or other training providers. 
More resources are listed on the Workforce Development Month website along with a calendar of workforce development events happening across the state. Among the events happening during the next week:

September 26 from 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m
2023 Workforce Symposium, A Time of Growth in Greely 
This premier event brings together industry leaders, HR professionals, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge strategies and best practices in driving business growth through dynamic leadership and building a skilled workforce
Tickets: $49 per personPurchase tickets here.
AIMS Community College Welcome Center
4901 West 20th St. 
Greeley, CO 80634
 

September 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Breaking Barriers: Employing People with Disabilities
Discover the resources and services available to employers for hiring this talented and dedicated workforce.Register here.
 

September 27 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Autumn Job Fair At Otero College
Otero College
Rizzuto Banquet Room
2001 San Juan Avenue,
La Junta, CO 81050
 

September 27 at 1 to 5 p.m.
Core Civic Hiring Event
Core Civic will be hosting a hiring event at the La Junta Workforce Center. CoreCivic operates safe facilities that provide education and effective reentry programming to help individuals make positive changes, so they can return to the community successfully.
308 Santa Fe Avenue
​​​​​​​La Junta, CO 81010
 

September 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Workforce Boulder County Workforce Center Open House!
St. Vrain Community Hub
515 Coffman Street 
Longmont, CO 80501
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September 27 at 3:00 p.m.
Workforce Boulder County Workforce Center Open House!
St. Vrain Community Hub
515 Coffman Street 
​​​​​​​Longmont, CO 80501
 

Wednesday, September 27 at 10:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
State of Colorado Government Careers Informational Event
The State of Colorado Government Careers Informational Event offers Coloradans the opportunity to connect with State of Colorado agencies who are hiring. Attendees will be able to meet virtually with representatives from the participating agencies who will explain the various roles in their agency, minimum qualifications, provide valuable tips on how to apply, and more. Visit the State’s Career Website to browse the various opportunities. Veterans and their spouses have early access starting at 10 a.m. This is a virtual event. Job Seekers can register here.