
02/09/2021
We will be closing this Friday at noon for all-staff training.
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services. Our team connects vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services.
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Job seekers, at no-cost, are offered training, workshops, internships and counseling to ensure workforce-readiness and a path to successful employment. Assistance ranges from career counseling, financial coaching and resume preparation to mock interviews, computer skills, networking and more. Clients range from entry-level to professional; include young adults, adults, veterans, people returning to the workforce, and those with barriers to employment. For employers, no-cost, tailored services to connect with workforce-ready job seekers are provided. Services include analysis of workforce and business needs; recruitment and hiring events including candidate sourcing, group and individual pre-employment assessments and more. Employers are also offered funded on-the-job training, apprenticeships and internships, rapid response services to help employees during staff reductions and more. Visit ppwfc.org for more information.
Mission: Connecting vital businesses with work-ready job seekers and employer-driven services
Operating as usual
We will be closing this Friday at noon for all-staff training.
Community Partnership in Teller County is hiring for Family Advocates and Wraparound Coordinator. Check out the job descriptions on their website: cpteller.org/job-openings/
Biz: Curious about how the new 5-Star Program works for restaurants? Register for the SBDC's webinar--panel starts at 3 PM today: https://clients.coloradosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?ekey=70410038
Dani Barger - Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the Colorado Springs Chamber and EDC. Chamber team is leading 5 Star website.
Junk King is ready to hire Drivers & Laborers! Previous moving/hauling experience helpful, but not required. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Thurs, Feb 18. Register at https://ppwfc.org/hiring-events/
PCSI seeks Custodial & Maintenance Workers! Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Feb 17. More info & register at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
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Blue Star Group needs Bartenders, Bussers, Dishwashers, Cocktail Servers, Counter Service Line Cooks! Training provided for exceptional service. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Feb 10. Register at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Curious about how to change your mindset to improve your job search or career? Take one of our no-cost, online training modules! ppwfc.org/courses/growth-mindset-for-post-covid-employment
Attend the VIRTUAL Veterans Employment & Resource Expo on Thurs, Feb 11. Register at portal.premiervirtual.com/event/register-jobseeker/3330-virtual-veterans-employment-resource-expo-vvere
Do you need qualified staff to fill temporary COVID-19 positions? We can assist your company! Call us at 719-667-3814 or visit ppwfc.org/colorado-responds
Thank you to the Colorado Springs Hispanic Chamber for interviewing our Job Coach Daniel Garcia about all of the amazing services we offer to local businesses--at no charge!
If you are seeking employees for your business Pikes Peak Workforce Center can help with resources and more! It doesn’t matter what kind of business you have small or large they can help for free! Contact them today!
For more info: ppwfc.org
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Chat in real time with managers from Lockheed Martin Space, Leidos, Odyssey Systems, Raytheon, Torch Technologies. Attend the Colorado VIRTUAL Engineering, Tech & Security Clearance Career Fair, Feb 9. Register at app.brazenconnect.com/events/g6y0M?utm_medium=Pikes+Peak&utm_source=Pikes+Peak
On Wed, Jan 20, PCSI needs Custodial & Maintenance Workers. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event. Register & more info at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Want holidays & weekends off? District 49 needs School Bus Drivers in their culture of Respect, Trust & Care. They PAY for your CDL training. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Feb 3. Register at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Ready for the next level? We have dozens of modules of free business & workplace training for you to upgrade your job or career! Check them out at ppwfc.org/upskill-pikes-peak
Customer Care & Sales Specialists needed at California Casualty, starting $20/hr. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Jan 27. Register at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
CDLE's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation is looking for a person who is interested in creating greater opportunity for blind entrepreneurs in the state of Colorado.
If you have a heart for helping people succeed and are able to assess business strategy and viability, interpret and apply government rules and regulations, and understand and apply critical financial concepts, this leadership position may be a great fit for you.
THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT RESIDENTS OF COLORADO ONLYTHIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5PM ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 2020 OR UNTIL 75 APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST.APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY EARLY. The Department of Labor and Employment keeps Colorado strong and...
Please be aware!
Scammers have established a fake Twitter account at @LaborColorado imitating the official Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Twitter account and are actively seeking to gain sensitive information. Do not interact with or give any personal information to the @LaborColorado account. The only official Colorado Department of Labor and Employment Twitter account is @ColoradoLabor. We have reported this fake account to Twitter and are working to ensure it is removed as soon as possible.
If you do not have a Twitter account also be on the look out for any suspicious Facebook groups, pages, or users that might be imitating Colorado Department of Labor’s pages.
As the CO Dept of Labor transitions to its new MyUI+ benefits system, the existing systems will be unavailable until Sun, Jan 10. This includes MyUI Claimant, the PUA system, the phone line for requesting payment, and Virtual Assistant functions which require claim access.
REMINDER: As we prepare to transition to our new MyUI+ benefits system, our existing systems will be unavailable starting today until Sunday, January 10. This includes MyUI Claimant, the PUA system, the phone line for requesting payment, and Virtual Assistant functions which require claim access. All services are expected to be restored by Sunday, January 10, at which time the new MyUI+ system will be available.
PCSI needs Custodial & Maintenance Workers. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Jan, 20. Register & more info at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Please remember!!
REMINDER: As we prepare to transition to our new MyUI+ benefits system, our existing systems will be unavailable starting today until Sunday, January 10. This includes MyUI Claimant, the PUA system, the phone line for requesting payment, and Virtual Assistant functions which require claim access. All services are expected to be restored by Sunday, January 10, at which time the new MyUI+ system will be available.
Need to meet with a Job Coach to review your career plans? Register here for your appt: fs1.formsite.com/ppwfc/CareerCoachingPre/index.html
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The CDLE Unemployment Insurance office is upgrading its system. Their website won't be accessible from Jan 6 to 10, 2021.
Please follow your email instructions from CDLE. If you have any questions, you may call us at 719-667-3700.
PCSI needs Custodial & Maintenance Workers. Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Jan, 20. Register & more info at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Our phone lines are open January 4-19 at 719.667.3700. Starting January 20, 2021, we will be open for in-person appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8 AM to 4 PM.
ServiceSource hires individuals with documented disabilities to work at Fort Carson on the Dining Facility Attendant team. Join this dynamic team by registering for their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Jan. 13. ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Listen to Crystal Volmar on KRDO's podcast to learn the latest on the local job market!
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the workforce and an upcoming hiring event....
California Casualty is hiring for temporary Outbound Sales Support Specialists, at $14.50/hr. More info & apply at https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CAL1009/JobBoard/9f89ae3e-a0dd-5bf4-bc32-1ea12fb251c4/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9f9f2db9-7a81-4d8c-b735-43a75607ccea
Businesses: Register now to attend our VIRTUAL Info Sessions for the Employee Development Grant on Tues, Jan 5 & another on Thurs, Jan 7! ppwfc.org/grants-for-worker-training
Providing fully-funded training your employees can be another form of employement resources we offer at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
This VIRTUAL Hiring Event is happening now! CharterSpectrum needs Customer Service Billing Agents. Register & more info at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas to you!
Temporary Employees needed for the transitional ReHire Colorado program! Attend the VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Wed, Dec 30. More info & register at ppwfc.org/hiring-events/
CharterSpectrum needs Customer Service Billing Agents! Attend their VIRTUAL Hiring Event on Mon. Dec 28. Register & more info at ppwfc.org/hiring-events
A grant from Pikes Peak United Way will fund an initiative to help feed restaurant workers & support local restaurants! The initiative, Rally for Restaurants, will pay local restaurants to feed displaced restaurant workers & their immediate family members for free. To participate or get more info, visit springsnative.com/rally-for-restaurants
Rally for Restaurants will pay local restaurants to feed displaced restaurant workers and their immediate family members for free.
They’re back! Our Employee Development Grants for businesses!
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering $50,000 in grants to Colorado Springs area companies for training to help retain employees or avert layoffs.
1049 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO
80909
Metro Bus line #14
American Job Center serving job seekers and employers of El Paso & Teller counties in Colorado.
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We’re open! Military, veteran, Retired, Family and spouse job seekers are lined up and coming inside for the community and veterans job fair!
Come to MVEE, the Military & Veterans (&Spouses!) Employment Expo on Wed, 10 to 3, at the Colorado Springs Event Center, on Palmer Park near Academy. More than 175 employers will be there ready to hire!
We hope to see you this Wednesday from 11 to 3 for the Community & Veterans Job Fair at the Chapel Hills Mall Event Center!
A huge thank you to all employers and jobseekers who participated in the Cripple Creek job fair today! Aspen Mine Center /
Damion talks about meeting with employers in the sheet metal and electrical industries and how excited he is that he came to the Cripple Creek job fair today!
Demetri shares the best parts of being at the Woodland Park job fair today! Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce Woodland Park School District RE-2
Watch this video of Young Adults on their first day and then on graduation day of our 3-day "Bring Your A Game" Work Readiness Workshop. Amazing transformations in their appearance and confidence. They leave here with hope!
Proud to have El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf join our job fair today! Our job fair is ongoing until 3:30 pm: 140+ employers w/2,500+ jobs are at Hotel Eleganté! Employers/jobs listed connectingcolorado.com #wechangelives
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