The Office of Just Transition
The Colorado Office of Just Transition assists communities and workers transitioning away from the mining and burning of coal as an energy source. The dual goals are to: 1) assist communities in retaining and developing family-sustaining jobs, broadening their property tax base, and increasing economic diversity, and 2) help coal industry workers transition to new family-sustaining jobs, relocate, or retire, so as to maintain their economic security in the manner that best suits each individual and their family. The Office works with an Advisory Committee and is guided by an Action Plan that is getting updated in 2023.
New Phase II Grant Funding to Support Economic and Workforce Development in Colorado Coal Transition Communities
The Office of Just Transition (OJT) and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) are partnering to provide Coal Transition Community Grants to communities whose economies have traditionally relied on the coal industry. These grants are intended to support regional economic and workforce development activities that expand local business, create new good-paying jobs, and create more diversified and strong local economies.
Key Dates
Thursday September 14, 2023 | 3pm - 4pm | Community Subcommittee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Kirstie McPherson at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Thursday September 21, 2023 | 12pm - 1:30pm | Transition Worker Subcommittee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Shelley Siman at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Friday September 22, 2023 | 10am - 11am | Community Subcommittee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Kirstie McPherson at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Thursday September 28, 2023 | 11am - 12pm | Community Subcommittee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Kirstie McPherson at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Thursday October 12, 2023 | 2pm - 4pm | Just Transition Advisory Committee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Terri Livermore at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Monday October 23, 2023 | 9am - 3pm | Transition Worker Subcommittee Meeting | In Person - Location TBD
To attend, please contact Shelley Siman at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Thursday November 9, 2023 | 2pm - 4pm | Just Transition Advisory Committee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Terri Livermore at cdle_ojt@state.co.us
Thursday December 14, 2023 | 2pm - 4pm | Just Transition Advisory Committee Meeting | Zoom
To attend, please contact Terri Livermore at cdle_ojt@state.co.us