SkillBuild Colorado is a public/private funding collaborative that leverages resources from member organizations to improve the system for meeting the workforce development needs of employers and workers in target industries. The focus is on enhancing the quality of jobs and the capacity of workers by making coordinated investments at the individual, organizational and system level. Strategic investments lead to better jobs, skilled workers, and a business focused workforce development system.

RESOURCES & NEWS

Career & Training Resources for Workers and Job Seekers

College in Colorado

https://secure.collegeincolorado.org/Default.aspx
This site is a great resource that offers:

Self-assessment and career planning
Detailed career and job descriptions, including the education and skills required for each
Post-secondary school information and descriptions
ACT/SAT/GRE preparation
Financial aid information

Construct Colorado

A one-stop resource for construction career development information, including job, career pathway and training program descriptions. www.constructcolorado.com

Green Careers for Coloradans

A two-year, federal stimulus fund, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant for $3.6 million awarded to Labor’s Community Agency, Inc., in January 2010 to provide energy training opportunities for the construction workforce to earn industry-endorsed green certifications. http://www.laborscommunityagency.org/Green-Careers-for-Coloradans/What-is-Green-Careers-for-Coloradans.aspx

The Green Careers for Coloradans (GCC) grant has a unique Residential Wind Turbine training opportunity available, at no cost to the participant, for construction workers and those interested in pursuing a career in renewable energy. If interested, contact Mary Broderick, Green Careers for Coloradans, Recruitment Outreach Coordinator, by email mbroderick@fresc.org or by phone 303-477-6111 x23.

ESL Training Classes

http://www.cde.state.co.us/cde_english/download/Misc/ESLProvidersList.pdf