Employer Talent Development Program 

Applications are due January 7^th 2021.
https://www.jeffco.us/4388/Employer-Talent-Development-Program

Are you interested in applying for grant funding to upskill or retrain your current employees?

Employer Talent Development Program grants are focused on short term staff training that is work-based, virtual, and/or classroom training that increases the competitiveness of the employee and the employer.  This a unique opportunity for businesses and non-profits In Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties to leverage grant funding to invest in their current employees. 

Training ideas that might make sense for your teams:

• Excel basics and/or Excel Advanced workshops
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion workshops
• Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Project Management, Leadership workshops
• Health & Mental Wellness workshops
• Certificate programs available through Front Range Community College (just a few listed below)

• health care assisting
• hospitality management
• automotive technology
• landscaping
• computer support
• welding

• Certificate programs available through Red Rocks Community College (just a few listed below)

• leadership
• management
• marketing
• nonprofit management
• cybersecurity
• wellness coaching
• maintenance technician

• Training programs available through Manufacturer’s Edge (some available in Spanish)

• continuous improvement
• technology acceleration
• supplier development
• workforce development

Please feel free to reach out to CJ Juleff, [email protected] to brainstorm what training programs will best suit your needs.  

Hosted by Jefferson County Workforce 
 
Do you have open full time positions that you are trying to fill? Allow us to help you find the right talent. Training funding may be available. We will help promote and schedule introductory interviews with motivated job seekers. 
 
The Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center is providing secure, in person introductory interviews at our office in Golden CO.

Between the hours of 10am and 12pm we will help schedule 15 minute interviews with interested job seekers to help fill your open positions. 

All industries and opportunity levels are welcome. 

The next interview day is scheduled for Thursday, January 20th, 2022
 
Location
Laramie Building
3500 Illinois Street,
Golden, 80401

If interested in participating; please contact Phil Rohrbach at [email protected]

The Jefferson County Board of Health voted to require masks in local government buildings for individuals ages 2 and older. 

The Public Health Order became effective on Saturday, Oct.9 at 12am and applies to all county and municipal government buildings. It will remain in effect until Jefferson County has experienced at least 21 consecutive days in CDC’s moderate or low transmission categories.

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center 
Business Services

Business Services offers a wide array of services and resources to help businesses of any size.
 
Information about layoff assistance and layoff aversion programs are available, please contact Jill Howard at [email protected] or call 303-271-4768.
 
If your business is currently hiring, we can assist with job postings, marketing to job seekers and virtual job fairs. Contact the Business Services team at [email protected] or call 303-271-4800.

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center website:
https://www.jeffco.us/Business-Workforce-Center

Additional Resources 

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Workshops:  https://www.jeffco.us/calendar.aspx?CID=28

General Unemployment Insurance Information Related to Coronavirus
Up-to-date information for employers, employees and FAQ’s about Colorado Unemployment Insurance programs and other resources.
https://covid19.colorado.gov/
 
Colorado Unemployment Insurance Employer Services website
Information about layoffs, labor laws, incentives and tax credits, audits, posting jobs on Connecting Colorado and more.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/businesses-employers
 
Unemployment Insurance Guide for Employers
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Employer_Guide.pdf
 
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Learn what it means for employers.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/families_first_coronavirus_response_act.pdf
 
U.S. Department of Labor
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidance for the workplace.
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200309
 
Small Business Guidance & Resources
Information about Economic Injury Disaster Loan Programs, Guidance for Businesses and Employers, SBA Products and Resources, Government Contracting and Local Assistance.
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
 
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners and Renters.
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
 
Jefferson County Economic Development Corporation
Jeffco EDC is an advocate for the county’s business community and is dedicated to building economic prosperity in the community. Current resources for businesses are included on the website.
https://jeffcoedc.org/
 
Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation
The CCEDC works to create and offer programs for Clear Creek County businesses. Information about emergency working capital loan program is on the website.
http://www.clearcreekedc.org/our-programs
 
Arvada Economic Development Association
Arvada Economic Development Association has community, government, and civic partnerships which allow AEDA to provide your business with the latest business information and resources.
https://arvadaeconomicdevelopment.org/
 
City of Edgewater
The City's economic development programs are designed to bolster the economic health and opportunity within Edgewater and the surrounding area for residents and businesses alike.
https://edgewaterco.com/planning
 
Golden Community & Economic Development Division
The City of Golden Community & Economic Development Division provides a network of resources to support existing and growing businesses including grant opportunities.
https://www.cityofgolden.net/work/economic-development/
  
Lakewood Economic Development Division
The Economic Development Division of the City of Lakewood provides services to businesses, including business attraction, expansion, entrepreneurialism, marketing, communications and resources.
https://www.lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Economic-Development
 
Littleton Economic Development Department
The Economic Development Department of the City of Littleton focuses on business development, retention and attraction by providing business resources for companies operating in or planning to locate within the city.
https://www.littletongov.org/city-services/city-departments/economic-development
 
Westminster Economic Development Department
The City of Westminster Economic Development Division provides resources to existing and growing businesses.
https://www.westminstereconomicdevelopment.org/
 
Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division
The City of Wheat Ridge Economic Development Division is dedicated to both the businesses and citizens of Wheat Ridge by providing an array of resources for the community.
https://www.ci.wheatridge.co.us/269/Economic-Development
 
Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade
OEDIT has a hotline for small business owners to call with questions at (303) 860-5881 or email [email protected]
https://choosecolorado.com/
 

Chambers of Commerce

Chamber of Commerce associations promote and protect the interests of the business community in a local community, and offer valuable resources and education to businesses
 
West Metro Chamber
https://www.westmetrochamber.org/
 
Arvada Chamber
https://www.arvadachamber.org/
 
Conifer Chamber
https://www.goconifer.com/
 
Evergreen Chamber
https://www.evergreenchamber.org/
 
Golden Chamber
https://goldenchamber.org/
 
Littleton Chamber
http://littletonbusinesschamber.org/
 
Westminster Chamber
https://www.westminsterchamber.biz/
 
Wheat Ridge Chamber
http://www.wheatridgechamber.org/
 
Wheat Ridge Business Association
https://www.wheatridgebiz.com/

Jefferson County Business & Workforce Center serving Jefferson, Clear Creek and Gilpin counties is an equal opportunity program; auxiliary services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.