Job Seeker Services
Workforce Centers provide a variety of free services that support our goal of connecting you to the best possible job out there. Services include providing computer and internet access for job-search activities, assistance in updating or creating resumes, interview practice, job search strategies, career counseling, training opportunities and connections to a larger job pool.
Workforce Center staff provide personalized, expert support for your job search and career development journey.
Contact your local Workforce Center today, and let us help you find the next step on a career path you'll love.
Veterans and eligible spouses receive priority of service to the full range of public employment and training services.
Veterans
Veterans who have served at least one day of active duty receive Priority of Service in Workforce Centers and have the opportunity to work with highly skilled staff to find a job that maximizes their potential. Veterans receive the first notice of all job listings and get priority access to job fairs and events. Employment specialists assist veterans, transitioning service members, and eligible spouses facing significant barriers to employment with specialized job-seeking services and training opportunities.
HIREVets Medallion Award
The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that recognizes a company or organization’s commitment to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. Visit www.hirevets.gov for more information.
Colorado’s labor market is evolving faster than ever. Students and job seekers are engaging in learning experiences to help them develop advanced and adaptable skill sets that are necessary to compete in the complex global marketplace. While not a new strategy, work-based learning is one way education and training systems are partnering with business to ensure that students have the skills and career exposure needed to build pathways to meaningful careers. Contact your local workforce center to inquire about work-based learning and on-the-job training opportunities in your area. Businesses interested in learning about the benefits of providing work-based learning opportunities are encouraged to contact their local business services specialist.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide individuals the opportunity to obtain knowledge, education, experience, training and other valuable skills to prepare them for a career in their chosen industry. Individuals who participate in an apprenticeship program receive hands-on career training while earning a paycheck, reducing their need to take on debt while working toward their future career. Whether you are just starting a new career or are looking for a change, an apprenticeship can help you find a well-paying job while gaining hands-on experience. For more information about apprenticeships contact your local Workforce Center or learn more here.
Career Pathways
We recognize the importance of career pathways that empower individuals with the credentials, skills, and competencies Coloradans need to succeed in the labor market. The development of career pathways happens in many industry sectors and regionalized occupation pathways for:
● Advanced Manufacturing
● Behavioral Health
● Business Operations
● Construction
● Cybersecurity
● Education
● Healthcare
● Information Technology
● Retail
These career pathways help individuals navigate in-demand careers that will lead to long-term individual prosperity while fulfilling the economic demands of the shifting economy. For more information please visit My Colorado Journey or Contact Us to meet with a career coach who can work with you one-on-one to meet your individual career goals.
Work Experience
Work experience includes work you do before starting on a career path, or as part of enhancing your existing career. Getting work experience isn’t always easy no matter where you are in your career. We can help you with this. We will find a business that is willing to help you learn soft skills or new occupationally specific skills and we will pay you while you learn. Our work experience program can be useful whether you are:
trying to join the workforce for the first time
aiming to make a change in your current career direction
building up to taking on work after a break from it
Career Resources
Our highly trained career coaches are here to connect you with a great job and a career you love. Our services range from access to computer resources, online learning, workshops, and one-on-one career coaching. Young adults between the ages of 17 and 24 who are motivated and need to learn job readiness and occupational skills may be eligible for assistance through the Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth program.
How We Help
Career Decision Making
Career Planning
Education and career assessments
Employment readiness
Interview Preparation
Interest Assessments
Job leads and labor market information
Job Search Assistance
Résumé preparation and review
Skill Assessments
Supportive services
Training Assistance
Work-Based Learning (Earn While You Learn)
Workshops
Our Workforce Centers offer a variety of workshops to assist you with your job search. There is no cost to attend and they are open to anyone who would like to participate. Sign up for your desired workshop in connectingcolorado.com.
Resume
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
What a Resume is and the types of Resumes
Employer Expectations
Resume Screening
Identify the Key Components of a Resume
Resume Content
Tools to help you Identify your Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
Job Search
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
How to prepare for job search
How to conduct an effective job search
How to utilizeConnectingcolorado.com
The importance of follow-up
Interview Preparation
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
Purpose of an interview
How to prepare for an interview
Dress & appearance
The interview
What to do after an interview
Exploring Connecting Colorado
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
All the opportunities that Connecting Colorado has to offer
How to utilize Connecting Colorado in your job search preparation
Virtual Job Fair Preparation
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
How to navigate the Virtual Job Fair platform
The advantages of attending
How to connect with employers
Explore the opportunities that are available
Prepare for upcoming virtual job fairs and hiring events
Job Fair Preparation
Attend this workshop to learn the following:
How to navigate In-Person Job Fairs & Hiring Events
The advantages of attending these events
How to connect with employers
Explore the opportunities that are available
Prepare for upcoming events
Connecting Colorado is part of a state- and county-run system that delivers immediate, tangible results for your future. You can post your résumé, apply for a specific job or do a self-directed job search through our jobs database.