Every October, the nation celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), recognizing the invaluable contributions of people with disabilities to the American workforce.The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) website serves as a central hub, offering resources like…
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Did you know that Colorado has an Apprenticeship Program Directory? Check out the directory and explore possible career paths in your area: Registered Apprenticeship Programs
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The Connecting Colorado platform, Colorado's statewide workforce system, utilized by job seekers and businesses to connect, is being upgraded. While these upgrades are in progress, the platform is experiencing some temporary technical issues. We appreciate your patience as the state and our team work to resolve these…
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LCEWD Celebrates Economic Development Week from May 11 to 17, 2025This year's theme is Celebrating the Power of Partnerships. We celebrated partners at the May 12, 2025, Board of County Commissioners meeting. We had partners share what partnerships look like in our community. Tyler Menzales from the City of Fort…
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Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development has taken a significant step forward in regional economic development by joining the CO|Align statewide Initiative. This collaborative effort brings together state agencies and regional organizations to create a more coordinated approach to economic growth in Colorado. The…
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As 2024 draws to a close, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to our residents and business community who make our local economy thrive. To our local businesses - thank you for choosing to grow here, create jobs, and contribute to our community's vitality.To our residents - thank you for supporting local businesses…
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Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development [LCEWD] staff, and its director, Mark Johnston were recognized by the Board of Larimer County Commissioners for receiving an Excellence in Workforce Award from the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment [CDLE]. Johnston and LCEWD were recognized for their…
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Symposium 2024We are grateful for the participation of all the attendees, presenters, sponsors, and exhibitors at the 2024 Workforce Symposium. Your presence and contributions made this event a success.Check out photos from the event and browse the digital program to connect with the session presenters. Photos and…
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It all starts with an idea.The Young Entrepreneur Tournament offered by Larimer County Economic and Workforce Development helps youth discover what it takes to make their ideas a business reality in a series of fun, hands-on weekend sessions. Work with veteran business leaders and build a business model you can put…
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You are not alone. No veteran needs to wrestle with issues alone. The range of resources available to northern Colorado veterans and their families is extensive. Please - if you are struggling, reach out; if not to one of the organizations mentioned in this newsletter, then to our office directly. We'll help connect you…
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