Looking for additional skills and training to transition or advance your career? LCEWD may be able to help you take the next step in your education, training, or career. LCEWD scholarships focus on industry-recognized credentials for in-demand occupations in Larimer County.
Training Eligibility
You may be eligible for training funds if ONE of the statements below applies to you.
- You are a veteran or eligible spouse of a veteran, and are a public assistance recipient (SNAP, TANF, LEAP, CCAP, Section 8 Housing Choice, SSI).
- You are an unemployed Larimer County resident who is a public assistance recipient (SNAP, TANF, LEAP, CCAP, Section 8 Housing Choice, SSI).
- You are an individual who has been laid off through no fault of your own, are monetarily eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI), AND are unlikely to return to similarly skilled work, which is generally documented by 6-weeks of Unemployment benefits and/or a personal job search log indicating active job search without an offer of employment.
These are basic eligibility requirements, and there may be other circumstances that could qualify you for training funds. If you are not sure, please apply.
Let's Get Started
If you have chosen a specific occupation or credential of interest:
To apply for potential scholarship funds, complete the Training Interest Form.
- Complete the Training Interest Form to apply for potential scholarship funds.
- If you are a veteran, please complete the Veterans and Eligible Persons Triage Form and the Training Interest Form to ensure review is as efficient as possible.
Once your interest form has been received, you will be contacted by email from a staff member. We will aim to contact you within 10 business days.
Still Exploring?
If you are still exploring careers and have not decided what specific training you're interested in
Our Workforce Connections Team can support you in your career exploration. Please call (970) 498-6600 or email [email protected] for more information on career exploration resources.
You can submit the Training Interest Form after you have narrowed down your interests.
Keep in Mind
- A Connecting Colorado account is necessary for us to better assess your eligibility for programs. If you have not already, please be sure to register at ConnectingColorado.gov
- Additional information and documentation may be required to determine final program eligibility.
- LCEWD doesn't provide the training but may be able to help fund your training.
- Scholarship funds distributed through LCEWD programs cannot be used for reimbursement, nor payments for training that has already started. Funding can only be considered for future payments made directly to the school for your credential.
For questions on the Training Interest Form, please call 970.498.6649 or email [email protected].
Equal Opportunity, Accessibility, and Veterans Priority of Service
Larimer County Economic & Workforce Development is an equal opportunity agency and supports Veterans' priority of service. Qualified persons with disabilities can request reasonable accommodations with seven business days’ notice by emailing [email protected] or calling 970.498.6600 or Relay Colorado 711. Accommodation requests will be honored when possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.
