Employment & Career Support

General

•   Colorado 211, A comprehensive hub for finding local resources by zip code, including many smaller community-specific employment programs.

• Colorado Department of Human Services – Employment Assistance
  Offers programs like:

• Colorado Employment First – for SNAP recipients (job skills training)

• ReHire Colorado – transitional work with training and wage support

• CW-STEP – subsidized training & employment for Colorado Works participants

• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) – for older jobseekers

• Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE)
  Offers holistic support for low-income single parents—job training, childcare/transportation help, mental wellness alongside career prep. Located at 1175 Osage St., Denver.

• Center for Work Education and Employment

• ColoradoGives.org

• Thrive Colorado
  Free employment support: training, coaching, goal-setting to advance job readiness and self-sufficiency.

• St. Francis Center – Employment Services
  For adults linked to day-shelter, parole, or recovery programs: orientation-based job-readiness training, resume support, and job connection in Denver.

• Goodwill Career Development Services & CW-STEP
  Offers job training, resume/interview help, financial support (clothing, transport, grooming), and subsidized employment programs via CW-STEP for TANF recipients.

• Jewish Family Service – Employment Services
  Offers virtual and in-person workshops, one-on-one coaching, and vocational training (e.g., digital literacy, AutoCAD, admin skills).

• Denver Public Library – Equitable Employment Resources
  Curated resources for justice-impacted individuals, those with disabilities, and others with barriers—including community programs and referrals.

• WorkReady Denver (City workforce program)
  Aimed at asylum-seekers, offering education, training, and job placements in sectors such as retail, construction, child care, and healthcare—serving approx. 500 individuals through June 2025.

• The Bean Project (Transitional Employment Program for Women)
  Women’s Bean Project is 9-month transitional employment for women who have faced barriers to employment.

Support for Justice-Impacted Individuals

• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) Denver: Provides immediate, comprehensive employment services exclusively for people recently released from incarceration, including specialized transitional work programs.

• Servicios de la Raza: Offers a Community Re-Entry program specifically designed to help justice-involved individuals find stable employment and reintegrate into the community.

Support for Refugees, Immigrants, and Newcomers

• Emily Griffith Technical College – CAREERS Program: A long-term program helping refugees and immigrants navigate Colorado's workforce, including credential evaluation and career coaching.

• African Community Center (ACC): A refugee resettlement agency in Denver that provides intensive employment services, job placement, and workplace orientation for newcomers.

• International Rescue Committee (IRC) Denver: Offers vocational training and job search assistance to help refugees achieve early self-sufficiency.

Support for Veterans

• Colorado’s Veterans Employment Program (CDLE): Provides one-on-one assistance from specialists who help translate military experience to civilian roles and provide priority access to workforce center services.

• Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center: Offers career coaching, resume assistance, and the "Veterans Service to Career Program" (VSCP) for veterans and their families.

Support for People with Disabilities

• Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR): The primary state agency providing individualized services to help Coloradans with disabilities find, keep, or advance in their careers.

• Developmental Pathways / DDRC: Provides specialized employment support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), focusing on matching skills to inclusive workplaces.

Holistic & Community Programs

• CrossPurpose:  A Denver-based nonprofit offering a person-centric, holistic approach to career development, including tuition-free technical training and a supportive community for those underemployed.

• Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI): For those interested in self-employment, this organization helps low-income individuals launch small businesses through training, mentorship, and micro-loans.