If you believe you meet any of the criteria below and are looking to advance your skills sets to gain quality employment, reach out to your local workforce center to get started.
- Workers temporarily or permanently laid off as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- Dislocated workers (separation of employment at no fault of your own);
- Long and short- term unemployed workers (within 2 months or more of unemployment);
- Formerly and currently incarcerated (within 12 months of release);
- Self-employed workers who are currently unemployed or underemployed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic;
- And individuals with limited or no work history.
How to Get Started
To get started, connect with your local workforce center to review eligibility requirements with a Workforce Specialist Representative. Speed up the process by completing your Connecting Colorado Registration prior to visiting your nearest workforce center.