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✨ September is Workforce Development Month! Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM for a focus...
09/04/2026

✨ September is Workforce Development Month!

Join us on Thursday, September 10, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM for a focused virtual session designed for students ages 14 and up. Build practical skills to present your experience with confidence and prepare for the application process.

✅ Build a resume that highlights your strengths
✅ Tailor your resume for different roles
✅ Prepare for common interview questions
✅ Avoid frequent resume and interview mistakes

📍 Where: Virtual
🔗 Register at https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Economic-Development-Opportunity/DEDO-Events/2026/Youth-Resume-Interview-Webinar

Questions? Email [email protected] ans learn more at denvergov.org/workforce.

09/02/2026

🙌 Are you ready to pivot your career? In honor of Workforce Development Month we are highlighting the Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TECP) program.

TECP supports jobseekers with customized career assessments, 1:1 coaching, and financial assistance to help you gain new skills and credentials in these key Colorado industries:

🖥️ Cybersecurity
🚀 Aerospace
💡 Advanced manufacturing

Participants go on to pursue roles such as, but not guaranteed, cybersecurity analyst, IT support specialist, advanced manufacturing operator, and other opportunities in these industries.

🔗 Learn more at denvergov.org/TECP — link in bio.

As part of the Denver’s Jobs Agenda, Denver Workforce Development supports residents by expanding access to job training, credentials, skill development, and pathways into quality careers with programs like TECP.

Happy Workforce Development Month! While we are celebrating workforce development all month long, we remain committed to...
09/01/2026

Happy Workforce Development Month! While we are celebrating workforce development all month long, we remain committed to connecting talent with opportunity all year. Through workshops, hiring events, and resources, Denver Workforce Development is here to help you advance your career.

To mark the start of the month, we are sharing a selection of upcoming events, with additional offerings available throughout the month and year:

📅 Early Childhood Education 101
➡️ Join us for an informative webinar to learn about careers in early childhood education.
When: Wednesday, September 2, 11 – 11:30 AM
Register: https://bit.ly/WFDEducation101

📅 Green Workforce Works
➡️ Join us for an informative webinar exploring career opportunities in Colorado's growing green economy.
When: Wednesday, September 2, 2:30- 3 PM
Register: https://bit.ly/GreenWorkforceWorks

📅 Colorado Virtual Career Fair
➡️ Discover exciting career opportunities at the Workforce Colorado Virtual Career Fair, a collaborative effort by counties across Colorado including Denver, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Jefferson County, Rural Alliance, Pikes Peak, Weld and Mesa.
When: Thursday, September 3, 11 AM – 1PM
Register: https://bit.ly/46txmio

Learn about upcoming events, resources, and more all month long at denvergov.org/workforce.

Applications Are Open! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the Denver Legacy Busines...
08/31/2026

Applications Are Open! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the Denver Legacy Business Program, which recognizes and celebrates longstanding, independent businesses that contribute to community character. Local small businesses that have been operating for more than ten years are invited to apply.

📆 Register for the information session, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 1 at 10 – 11 AM at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/denver-legacy-business-program-information-session-tickets-1998501088554.

💡Learn more and apply by September 25 at denvergov.org/legacybusinessprogram. Application assistance is available now through September 22.

This program supports Denver Legacy Businesses with:
✅ Inclusion in the Denver Legacy Business Registry
✅ Business promotion and Denver Legacy Business marketing & branding
✅ Tailored support and referrals to resources
✅ A network of longstanding small businesses across the city

Explore the Denver Legacy Business Registry: denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry

Request for Proposal now open. Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RF...
08/31/2026

Request for Proposal now open. Denver Economic Development and Opportunity (DEDO), is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking qualified organizations to deliver high‑quality small‑business support programs and services. Specifically, across eligible census tracts in Neighborhood Equity and Stabilization (NEST) neighborhoods focusing on business technical assistance, mentoring, and business/corridor promotion.

➡️ Submit your proposal by Tuesday, October 5 at 4 PM bit.ly/DEDOBidding.

➡️ To learn more, register for the pre-bid meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 2 PM at bit.ly/RFPBusinessSupport.

💼 At DEDO, we offer resources to support Denver’s entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage. Whether you're...
08/27/2026

💼 At DEDO, we offer resources to support Denver’s entrepreneurs and small business owners at every stage. Whether you're just starting out or scaling up, check out these opportunities for Denver small businesses:

✅ BUILD (Business, Investment, Loan, Development) Denver Program ➡️ denvergov.org/BUILD
✅ Denver Legacy Business Program ➡️ denvergov.org/legacybusinessprogram
✅ Small Business Certification Webinars ➡️ denvergov.org/DSBO
✅ Denver BizHub ➡️ denvergov.org/bizhub
✅ and more!

Check out these opportunities and discover how DEDO can help you at denvergov.org/bizhub

Applications Open! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the Denver Legacy Business Pr...
08/25/2026

Applications Open! Denver Economic Development & Opportunity is accepting applications for the Denver Legacy Business Program, which recognizes and celebrates longstanding, independent businesses that contribute to community character. Local small businesses that have been operating for more than ten years are invited to apply.

💡Learn more and apply by September 25 at denvergov.org/legacybusinessprogram. Application assistance is available now through September 22.

This program supports Denver Legacy Businesses with:
✅ Inclusion in the Denver Legacy Business Registry
✅ Business promotion and Denver Legacy Business marketing & branding
✅ Tailored support and referrals to resources
✅ A network of longstanding small businesses across the city

Join the list of designated Denver Legacy Businesses including Kokoro, Metropolis Coffee, Little Man Ice Cream, Ink Monstr, Dazzle, West Side Story, Babylon Floral Design Inc. and so many more!

Explore the Denver Legacy Business Registry: denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry

💈✂️ Meet Stan’s Downtown Barbers | | | | d e n v e r • c o — a Denver Legacy Business. Locally owned + family operated...
08/20/2026

💈✂️ Meet Stan’s Downtown Barbers | | | | d e n v e r • c o — a Denver Legacy Business. Locally owned + family operated, with 40+ years of barber experience since 1983. Services include haircuts, face shaving + beard sculpting.

They are:
✨ Independently owned
✨ Located in four locations in Downtown Denver
✨ A part of Denver for over two decades

Applications for the Denver Legacy Business program are opening soon on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

We’re proud to celebrate all small businesses across Denver, including Denver’s Legacy Businesses with more than a decade of history and a lasting impact on our neighborhoods and city culture. ➡️ Explore Denver’s Legacy Business Registry at denvergov.org/legacybusinessregistry or use the link in bio.

08/19/2026

Last week, DEDO partnered with Denver International Airport to host the Denver International Airport (DEN) Annual Hiring Fair, connecting jobseekers with employers. More than 40 employers were on site, giving attendees the opportunity to explore a wide range of career opportunities across the airport.

If you’re looking for your next opportunity, Denver Workforce Development can help with:

✅ Resume building
✅ Interview preparation
✅ Job searching
✅ And more

DEN is a primary economic engine for Colorado and generates more than $47.2 billion for the region each year, making events like this an important pathway to high impact careers.

Learn about upcoming events and services at denvergov.org/workforce.

Are you ready to pivot your career? The Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TECP) program supports jobseekers...
08/18/2026

Are you ready to pivot your career? The Technology Employment in Colorado Partnership (TECP) program supports jobseekers with customized career assessments, 1:1 coaching, and financial assistance to help you gain new skills and credentials in key Colorado industries:

🖥️ Cybersecurity
🚀 Aerospace
💡 Advanced manufacturing

Participants may go on to pursue roles such as cybersecurity analyst, IT support specialist, advanced manufacturing operator, and other opportunities in these industries.

🔗 Learn more at denvergov.org/TECP.

As part of the Denver’s Jobs Agenda, Denver Workforce Development supports residents by expanding access to job training, credentials, skill development, and pathways into quality careers with programs like TECP.

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