About Colorado: Denver Metro Area Region
The "Mile High City" of Denver is the largest city in Colorado and the state capital. The vibrant urban region contains over 2.9 million residents, more than half of the state's population. The Denver Metro area consists of 39.7 percent of residents with at least an undergraduate degree, not surprising considering the number of institutions of higher education congregated in the region. Popular attractions include: the Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Art Museum and the U.S. Mint. Denver is also the second-oldest sister city in the U.S.; its relationship with Brest, France, began in 1948. Denver has an energetic downtown area known as LoDo, or lower downtown, which is surrounded by several distinct outlying historic neighborhoods, including Capitol Hill, Uptown, the Highlands and Cherry Creek North. Denver's Colfax Avenue is the longest continuous street in the United States.
Workforce Training and Educational Resources
The organizations and resources listed below could help you return to the job market, or gain new skills to make you more qualified for jobs available in a 21st century economy.
Newly Unemployed
I encourage you to register with the Colorado Workforce Center closest to you. Here is a list of Workforce Centers in the Denver Metro Area:
- Adams County
- Arapahoe County
- Boulder County
- City and County of Broomfield
- City and County of Denver
- Clear Creek County
- Elbert County
- Gilpin County
- Jefferson County
Other Useful Employment Websites:
- Office of Economic Development
- Colorado Workforce Centers
- Connecting Colorado
- City and County of Denver
- State of Colorado
- U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor and Statistics
- Labor Market Information
- Unemployment Information
Job Training
If you need any additional job training or if you are a veteran, Workforce Center staff will connect you with Rocky Mountain Service, Employment, & Redevelopment, or RMSER. RMSER staff will work with you to develop job training tailored to your unique skills and previous work experience. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment also offers a broad array of services and resources for job seekers.
Skills to Build America's Future - White House Initiative
In an increasingly competitive global economy, America's economic growth and competitiveness depends upon the education and skills of its workers. The Skills to Build America's Future initiative, housed at the Department of Labor and implemented in close cooperation with the Department of Education, will help identify and build career pathways by linking you to the various resources that will help you take that important next step.
Education
For opportunities to improve your education, the Denver Metro Region hosts several well-established institutions - University of Colorado, Colorado School of Mines, Metropolitan State College of Denver, Regis University, Denver University, Front Range Community College (Westminster, Longmont, and Brighton), Westwood College, Heritage College, Community College of Denver, Red Rocks Community College, Community College of Aurora, Platt College, Arapahoe Community College, Ecotech Institute, Redstone College and ITT Technical Institute.
These schools offer two- and four-year degree programs in fields that can make you more competitive in today's economy. Each of these campuses offers night classes and flexible schedules, as well as staff to help determine whether you are eligible for financial aid.
Still need help? Feel free to contact my Denver Metro Regional Office: 303-650-7820
Regional News
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Udall, Bennet Congratulate St. Vrain Valley School District on Winning Race to the Top Grant
Tuesday, December 11, 2012One of 16 Districts Nationwide to Win a Grant -
Udall, Bennet Push for EWP Wildfire Recovery Resources in Disaster Relief Bill
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Udall Congratulates Louisville Aerospace Firm on Receiving $10 Million NASA Contract
Monday, December 10, 2012The Company's Work Will Help Agency, Private Sector Launch Astronauts to International Space Station -
Udall Welcomes White House Request for Wildfire, Watershed-Relief Disaster Funding
Monday, December 10, 2012'The Effects of Wildfires Last Long After Final Embers are Extinguished'
Regional Blog
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Leading the way toward energy independence
Tuesday, December 4, 2012What do GPS, flat-screen televisions and the Internet have in common? Before each became commonly available consumer goods, they were developed by the military. Alternative fuels are on the cusp of similar cutting-edge development.
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Giving Thanks for What Matters Most
Wednesday, November 21, 2012Thanksgiving is a great time to spend time with family and friends and to take stock of how fortunate we are to live and work in the West. From our growing economy to the natural wonders that make Colorado the best place to raise a family, we are truly blessed.
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Halifax International Security Forum
Thursday, November 15, 2012Beginning Friday, Senator John McCain and I will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Halifax International Security Forum in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The forum will bring together more than 300 leaders from 50 countries for weekend-long discussions on some of the world's most pressing security issues.
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400,000 Colorado Veterans
Friday, November 9, 2012This Veterans Day, I want to honor the men and women who have bravely served our country in uniform. Through their hard work, selflessness and courage, our veterans represent the very best of our nation and what we strive to achieve.
