Boulder County, Colo. -- Workforce Boulder County has grants available for employers in its Employee Development Program. The purpose of this program is to fund training that helps reduce the skills gap challenge faced by employers, and to build and maintain a highly trained workforce by providing opportunities to obtain certificates, credentials, or industry specific development.

Participating employers must choose candidates in their current employee pool who have been employed for a minimum of six months, and belong to one of the following sectors:

• Technology
• Advanced Manufacturing
• Healthcare
• Transportation

Funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to employers in Boulder County that meet grant eligibility criteria. This is an ongoing grant through December 2023.

Interested employers can find out more about this grant and request an application by contacting Lilianna Moon at lmoon@bouldercounty.org, wfbiz@bouldercounty.org, or by calling 303-441-4585.