Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance: Southwest

05/28/2026

Summer is here — find a career!☀️

Summer cash, resumes that pop, and a career game plan—all in one place.💲

If you’re ready to level up your summer, the Youth Career Program is your golden ticket! We’re not just talking about finding a random job. We’re talking about getting paid, gaining real-world experience, and mapping out your future.💰

Here is how to get started:

Explore the options. Head over to ConnectingColorado.gov to check out available summer job opportunities near you.

Connect with a career coach. Get personalized, 1-on-1 support to help you prep for interviews, build your resume, and unlock exclusive training opportunities.

Don't let summer pass you by! Click the link in the comments to connect with us.

05/22/2026

Ages 16-24? Find your next summer job here! Get free local and remote connections for jobs near you. https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/youth/gsjh

Looking for a summer gig? ☀️ The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) is here to help! Our free referral service connects young adults (ages of 16 - 24) with employers across dozens of industries across Colorado. Find remote or local openings that fit your interests at: https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/youth/gsjh

05/14/2026

As a young adult, moving from needing help to thriving is a journey of small steps.

Our career services team can help you identify and clear the potholes—like lack of housing or transportation—so you can focus on training. Training at no cost to you.

Take that first step. Connect with a career coach by registering in Connecting Colorado, or by contacting your nearest workforce center.

Contact your nearest workforce center:
https://wcra.colorado.gov/contact-us

05/07/2026

You have the opportunity to help shape the future of Colorado’s workforce! 🏔️We want to hear from Coloradans aged 50 or better. 😉 Your experience is one of our state’s greatest assets!

Take our Older Adult Survey today to help design future workforce support programs and opportunities across the state. Whether you are currently working, looking for your next chapter, or planning for the future, your input ensures Colorado remains a great place to work at every age.

🎁 Bonus: As a thank you for your time, survey respondents will be entered into drawings to win gift cards!

👉 Take the survey here: survey.alchemer.com/s3/8699370/Older-Adult-Survey-Colorado-2

04/27/2026

Need a job in Montezuma County? Attend the Cortez Job Fair this Thursday!

Cortez Job Fair
Thursday, April 30
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are welcoming our Veterans and their spouses for early access 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Montezuma County Annex Building
107 N Chestnut St. Cortez, Colorado
• Meet with employers, colleges, and local agencies.
• Connect with multiple employers actively hiring.
• Explore local colleges and training programs.
• Engage with resource service providers.
• Enter for a chance to win door prizes!

Need assistance with your resume or interview practice before the event?

Contact the Cortez Workforce Center:
https://cortez-workforce-center.youcanbook.me/

04/24/2026

Searching for your next opportunity in Wyoming or Colorado? The Wyoming and Colorado Regional Job Fair is here!

This unique hybrid event is taking place on Thursday, April 30th. Choose to network in-person at one of 8 locations across Wyoming or Colorado, or connect with employers virtually.

Register today: https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/8d75750d-5fe0-443f-9c9a-dc3ae96db1c2/wyoming-colorado-regional-job-fair-spring-2026/attendee

We welcome and reserve the first 30 minutes of each event for Veterans, Active Duty, Guard, Reserve, and their spouses.

04/20/2026

Our workforce centers will be closed tomorrow morning, on Tuesday, April 21, for an All-Staff Meeting.

We will open at 10:30 AM and look forward to connecting with you !

Visit our website at wcra.colorado.gov for workforce center locations and hours.

04/16/2026

Searching for a job or a new opportunity in Montezuma County?

Please join the Cortez Workforce Center, in partnership with the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association for a multi-employer job fair with retail businesses who are hiring right now!

Job and Career Fair
Thursday, April 30 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We are welcoming our Veterans and their spouses for early access 9:30 AM -10:00 AM

Montezuma County Annex Building
107 N Chestnut St. Cortez, Colorado

• Meet with employers, colleges, and local agencies.
• Connect with multiple employers actively hiring.
• Explore local colleges and training programs.
• Engage with resource service providers.
• Enter for a chance to win door prizes!

Need assistance with your resume or interview practice before the event? Contact the Cortez Workforce Center: https://cortez-workforce-center.youcanbook.me/

03/30/2026

Need a job in Montezuma County?

Join the Cortez Workforce Center, in partnership with the Cortez Retail Enhancement Association for a job fair with businesses hiring right now!

Cortez Job Fair
Thursday, April 30
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

We are welcoming our Veterans and their spouses for early access 9:30 AM -10:00 AM

Montezuma County Annex Building
107 N Chestnut St. Cortez, Colorado

• Meet with employers, colleges, and local agencies.
• Connect with multiple employers actively hiring.
• Explore local colleges and training programs.
• Engage with resource service providers.
• Enter for a chance to win door prizes!

Need assistance with your resume or interview practice before the event?

Contact the Cortez Workforce Center:

https://cortez-workforce-center.youcanbook.me/

03/04/2026

Employers! Looking for an edge in finding top talent?

Join us for a virtual Lunch & Learn to discover The Loyalty Advantage. We’re showing Colorado employers how to access dedicated talent while maximizing hiring incentives.

* Learn about WOTC tax credits & Federal Bonding.
* Get tools and certifications paid for by the state.
* Hear a local business owner's success story in finding - and keeping -- loyal talent to grow his business.

Visit https://wcra.colorado.gov/events for details.

Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance is an equal opportunity employer and is supported by the US Department of Labor and the State of Colorado. A total of $9,735,488, or 78% of the program, is financed with federal funds, and $2,743,053, or 22%, is funded by the State of Colorado.