Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance

09/04/2026

Celebrating the power of Colorado’s workforce this Labor Day!

While our physical workforce centers are closed on Monday, September 7th for the holiday, our commitment to your career goals and business growth doesn't stop.

Discover upcoming virtual and in-person events designed to keep Coloradans working and businesses thriving by visiting our events page: https://wcra.colorado.gov/events

09/01/2026

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.

08/13/2026

We are honored to be re-recognized as a Colorado Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary, driving economic growth and new opportunities across rural communities!

To learn more, visit the link to the press release in the comments.

08/04/2026

To better serve you, the Sterling Workforce Center has moved to a new location!

Visit our new office and meet on-site with our talented workforce staff at 111 N. 3rd Street, Sterling, CO 80751

Hours: Tuesday - Thursday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM, and Friday from 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Phone Number: (970) 522 - 9340

E-mail: [email protected]

If you cannot make it, visit ConnectingColorado.gov to register as a job seeker or as a business in our free labor exchange system.

07/21/2026

Behind our Office of Just Transition are Coloradans who care deeply about the communities they serve. We’d like to introduce you to one of them:

Meet Kelly Gatlin, our Transition Career Planning Coordinator.👋

With more than a dozen years as a public servant, Kelly brings a practical, hard-working perspective to our team. When she isn’t helping coal workers and their families map out their next professional steps, she’s down in Pueblo running a family auction business with her husband, children and grandchildren. She knows what it takes to build and run something of your own and can help aspiring entrepreneurs do the same.

Kelly is dedicated to this work and knows it goes well beyond helping to secure a paycheck. She’s here to support workers and their families through every aspect of tough changes, to listen to what workers want for their futures, and to connect them to the resources to build it.

You can find Kelly at Workforce Colorado Rural Alliance: Southeast Center in Pueblo. Come say hello or connect with her directly at [email protected].

07/14/2026

Success requires a clear path, but sometimes life places "Potholes" like childcare or transportation in your way.

Our career services programs provide the "Detours" through supportive services to help you stay organized and moving forward.

Let’s clear the road to your goals by addressing your basic needs first. Visit the link in the comments to connect with a career coach.

07/02/2026

All Rural Alliance Workforce Centers will be closed tomorrow for Independence Day! We look forward to connecting to you next week.

🇺🇸Let freedom ring! Happy 4th of July weekend, Colorado! We hope everyone has a happy and safe long weekend filled with 🌭 and 🎆.

CDLE offices and customer service centers will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. This includes the call centers for the Unemployment Insurance and the FAMLI Divisions.

06/18/2026

All Rural Alliance Workforce Centers and mobile sites will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in honor of Juneteenth.

Please visit our website at wcra.colorado.gov for normal workforce locations, hours, and to schedule your appointment

We look forward to connecting with you after the holiday.

06/04/2026

📣Attention Rural Colorado professionals, age 50 or better!‼️

Your experience is one of our state’s greatest assets, and we understand that finding a job in rural Colorado comes with unique challenges.

Join us and speak directly with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment and iAging, to let us know what resources, training, and support you actually need to find and maintain your career in your area.

Your experiences and voice can help shape job search, training, and support for Rural Colorado professionals age 50 or older.

What: Rural Colorado Age 50+ Job Seeker and Worker Listening Session

When: Tuesday, June 9th at 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

⚠️ Space is strictly limited to 40 participants. Claim your spot today!

👉 Register here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WRkoWh9kRTiXFIrjIwkfwg

05/28/2026

Summer is here — find a career!☀️

Summer cash, resumes that pop, and a career game plan—all in one place. 💲

If you’re ready to level up your summer, the WIOA Youth Program is your golden ticket! We’re not just talking about finding a random job. We’re talking about getting paid, gaining real-world experience, and mapping out your future.💰

Here is how to get started:

Explore the options. Head over to ConnectingColorado.gov to check out available summer job opportunities near you.🔭

Connect with a career coach. Get personalized, 1-on-1 support to help you prep for interviews, build your resume, and unlock exclusive training opportunities.🙏

Don't let summer pass you by! Click the link in the comments to connect with us.