This is an official communication from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Unemployment Insurance Division.
Colorado Jumpstart
As you may know, last week Governor Jared Polis announced Colorado Jumpstart, a new monetary incentive program designed to support unemployed Coloradans as they return to work. Under this program, Colorado unemployment claimants currently receiving either state unemployment benefits or Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) benefits may be eligible to receive an incentive payment of $1,200 to $1,600 if they return to work between May 16 and June 26, 2021.
Participating in Colorado Jumpstart is easy. If you’ve returned to work or accepted a job offer, simply answer yes to the “Have you returned to work” question during your weekly certification. You’ll then be presented with an option to opt in to Colorado Jumpstart. You’ll receive the first half of your incentive after approximately four weeks of employment, with the second half paid after approximately eight weeks of employment.
Unfortunately, claimants receiving Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), claimants participating in workshare programs, and out-of-state claimants are not eligible to participate in Colorado Jumpstart. For more information, visit ColoradoUI.gov.
Reminder: Low-Cost Health Insurance Options Available for Unemployment Recipients
Coloradans who have received unemployment benefits for at least one week beginning in 2021 can now qualify for $0 and low-cost health insurance plans through Connect for Health Colorado. Enrollment is open through August 15, but the sooner you apply and enroll, the sooner your coverage will begin. To find out if you qualify for either $0 or low-cost health insurance plans, use the anonymous Quick Cost and Plan Finder tool and click the box that says, “I received unemployment benefits in 2021” when asked about your income. Certified experts are available to help you navigate enrollment and ensure you are receiving all the financial help you qualify for at no cost. Click here to find an Enrollment Center and schedule an appointment with a certified expert.
Sector of the Week
As pandemic-related restrictions continue to ease up, an increasing number of employers are beginning to resume hiring. Each week we will highlight a sector that’s hiring. This week’s sector is construction. According to EMSI, 3,244 open positions in the industry were listed in Colorado just last week. In the past month, 1,358 construction jobs were listed on ConnectingColorado.com.
Who’s Hiring?
We’re hiring! Click here to browse the hundreds of job openings with the State of Colorado right now. As of May 26, 2021, there are 103,163 job postings listed on ConnectingColorado.com, the state’s jobs database.
- The following areas and industries have the most job openings as of May 21, 2021:
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (26,548)
- Professional, scientific and technical services (19,748)
- Retail trade (18,531)
- Job titles posted most often:
- Registered nurses (9,773)
- Heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers (7,221)
- Software developers and software quality assurance analysts and testers (6,811)
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Colorado Department of Labor and Employment
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