Jefferson County Business and Workforce Center

05/21/2026

To better support customers and improve the quality and consistency of individualized workforce services, Workforce Colorado will be transitioning from a primarily walk-in model for staff-assisted services to an appointment-based model for career coaching and advanced workforce support services.

05/14/2026

✨ Celebrating Excellence Across Our Workforce System ✨
We are proud to recognize outstanding leaders whose work is making a meaningful difference in our communities.

🌟 Excellence in Customer Service - Rosa Buffalo
Rosa truly defines what it means to lead with heart. Through her empathy, innovation, and unwavering commitment, she has expanded access to workforce services for some of our most underserved residents across Jefferson, Clear Creek, and Gilpin Counties.
From launching a human-centered initiative connecting individuals receiving food assistance to career opportunities, to providing on-site coaching in community spaces, Rosa meets people where they are—building trust, confidence, and pathways to meaningful employment.
Her impact extends beyond those she serves. Rosa has:
✔️ Developed trauma-informed, inclusive coaching practices for her team
✔️ Led rapid response efforts supporting federal employees in transition
✔️ Strengthened partnerships with community organizations
✔️ Empowered both staff and job seekers through her leadership
As one partner shared, “Jefferson County is fortunate to have her.”
We couldn’t agree more—Rosa is an undeniable force for good.

👏 System Excellence Award – Kristin Clark, Kristi Henderson, Dr. Joshua Lewis & Lisa Kukreja Liley
This incredible team exemplifies collaboration, resilience, and innovation. Through their leadership in the Go Live implementation, they successfully guided a major transformation in workforce service delivery—ensuring staff were prepared, supported, and aligned every step of the way.
Their impact includes:
✔️ Designing and delivering comprehensive staff training
✔️ Creating tools, resources, and communication systems to support success
✔️ Maintaining uninterrupted service to the community during transition
✔️ Sharing best practices to strengthen the broader workforce system
Their work didn’t just support a system launch—it strengthened trust, enhanced service delivery, and moved our workforce system forward in powerful ways.

Together, these leaders remind us that excellence is rooted in service, collaboration, and a deep commitment to people.

05/06/2026

Due to inclement weather, Jefferson County buildings will open at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 6.

Please travel safely and check our website for updates: www.jeffco.us

12/17/2025

All Jefferson County offices are closed today.

Jefferson County offices and the courts will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 17 due to power outages. Xcel Energy has decided to conduct a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to reduce the risk of wildfire and support public safety. Power to the Golden Campus, Evergreen, and other areas within Jefferson County will be shut off in an effort to prevent wildfires. You can view a detailed outage map at the following link: https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/outage-map

For the latest updates, visit Xcel Energy's PSPS update webpage: https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety/wildfires/power-shutoffs/event-update

09/03/2025

Join us next week for our Virtual Information Session. Here from panelists on navigating workforce changes and challenges in the evolving landscape of inclusion & diversity.
Panelists:
Sandie Coutts, Jefferson Center for Mental Health
David Layton, Lumen8
Katie Irlando, PCL

09/02/2025

Happy Labor Day, Colorado! Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who make our state strong — and we’re proud to share that Governor Jared Polis has officially proclaimed September as Workforce Development Month in Colorado. From veterans and youth to New Americans and rural communities, Colorado’s workforce is diverse, resilient and ready for the future. This month is a chance to recognize the people and programs building career pathways, connecting talent with opportunity and making Colorado the best place to work and live. Let’s keep working together for a Colorado for all.

06/25/2025

Tuesday, July 1st
9am to 10am
Join our free, virtual info session to discover how this approach can help attract top talent, enhance retention, and promote inclusivity. Learn to identify key skills, minimize hiring bias, and access new candidate pipelines.
Hire for potential. Build for the future. Don’t miss it!
Register Now: https://jeffco.webex.com/weblink/register/rc63e6741d116c493c5f572358bb5d5d0

06/17/2025

04/28/2025

Lockheed Martin Space’s Advanced Manufacturing Technician Apprenticeship Program (AMTAP) is the launchpad to an exciting career in space manufacturing for those without related experience or a 4-year degree. AMTAP can help you forge a new path as an electronics technician with highly desired trade skills in just 9 weeks.
Find out more at the virtual information session tomorrow, 4/29 at 12pm!
Register to attend here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XUJv-QfkRsCgtWvcntmjJg?_x_zm_rtaid=yaRRtJ9WSJOXoWpjylCFwA.1745873292518.44b58dd0dbf13b5781b8387045930bb7&_x_zm_rhtaid=226 #/registration

04/14/2025

Stop by the Employment Navigation Center this Thursday for our April Job Fair!
12:30pm to 12:45pm Veteran Early Access
12:45pm to 3pm Open to the Public