Career Exploration, Virtual, 1.5 hours If you are unsure about your next career move this workshop is for you. The career assessment tools we offer will give you insights into new jobs and careers that would be your best fit. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Exploring My Financial Future - Virtual, 1.5 hours Creating a vision inspires action to make change happen. In this workshop, we build a clear, exciting vision of your future financial self and learn how to utilize this vision as a guide in planning your future. We connect to a deeper, more concrete understanding of your current financial situation so you know where you’re starting on your path. Discover how & why to tap into your values when making your financial decisions. Learn ways to set and keep goals while managing the set-backs sure to happen along the way. Leave this workshop with tangible next steps and supports to bring your financial hopes and dreams to life. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. Click Me!

The future of work may seem uncertain, scary, even exciting. Many jobs will change, some will disappear & others will be created. There will be AI, automation, & even some robots. Learn about future of work trends & how to prepare to be a thriving part of this future workforce. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Looking for a job? No matter where you live in the Metro Area, you can select a job fair location that's most convenient for you! Discover exciting career opportunities at the Metro Area Virtual Career Fair, a collaborative effort by counties across Colorado including Denver, Arapahoe/Douglas Works!, Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, and JeffCo. This online event connects jobseekers with employers from diverse industries, offering a convenient platform to explore job openings, network with hiring managers, and advance your career from the comfort of your home. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with leading employers and take the next step towards your professional goals. Register today and pave the way to a brighter future! Register: https://app.premiervirtual.com/events/8de85556-9269-4fd2-a10b-6c46ddbe973b/metro-area-virtual-hiring-fair/attendee

PLEASE READ - This CHFA approved class will help you to determine how much home you can comfortably afford, budget for the upfront and ongoing expenses of homeownership, recognize how your credit relates to home buying, understand the different mortgage financing options, learn about real estate contracts and the loan closing process and become familiar with home inspections. Classes fill up fast! - We will NOT be serving food though you are welcome to bring food and beverages as well as go out to get food from the many area restaurants. - you will receive a certificate for completing this class. You must be present for the entire class - you will need a photo ID to obtain your certificate. This is a CHFA Approved class and the certificate will meet lending and other program requirements - to be best prepared for a mortgage prequalification exercise, it is helpful to have calculated ahead of time: - gross monthly income - minimum monthly debt payments (loans, credit cards, any borrowed money that you are making payments on) If you decide not to attend after registering, please log back into your account and cancel your registration as this class can fill up […]

Get Strategic About Your Job Search, (Formerly "Virtual Job Search") Virtual, 1.5 hours Tap into the hidden job market and discover the importance of networking in your job search. 50% of jobs are never advertised or posted. Learn innovative ways to find the hidden jobs and get referred. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Join us for an enlightening and impactful panel discussion on second chance hiring, focusing on identifying effective strategies and available resources for justice-involved jobseekers. This event brings together a diverse group of experts, including employers, community members from organizations serving the justice-involved, and formerly incarcerated individuals, to share their insights and experiences. Let's work together to explore actionable solutions to support justice-involved individuals in overcoming employment barriers and successfully re-entering the workforce. Tuesday Sept. 10 5-6:30 pm via Zoom Registration Link - boco.org/SecondChanceHire Upon completion of the registration form, the Zoom link for the panel will immediately be emailed out. Sponsored: Focus Reentry, Community Educational Outreach, Remerg and Workforce Boulder County

El taller "Superando Historias Laborales Difíciles" está diseñado para navegar el mercado laboral, especialmente para aquellos con historias laborales complejas o tóxicas, como periodos de desempleo, cambios frecuentes de trabajo o experiencias en roles que no se alinean directamente con sus aspiraciones profesionales. Este taller tiene como objetivo empoderar a los participantes con las herramientas, estrategias y la confianza necesarias para abordar y enmarcar positivamente sus historias laborales únicas en el contexto de la búsqueda de nuevas oportunidades laborales. Orientado a buscadores de empleo que desean reconfigurar su narrativa, este taller ofrece consejos prácticos, conocimientos de expertos y orientación de apoyo para convertir los obstáculos percibidos en activos. Por favor llame al (720) 926-7599 Email: cfarias-sabalo@bouldercounty.org CLICK to register

Updating and Tailoring Your Resume, Virtual workshop - 1.5 hours It is recommended that you have a clear career direction before taking this class. Learn what the current trends are in resume writing and how to tailor your resume to the position to get your resume noticed. To sign up for a workshop, go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Workforce Boulder County and The OUR Center are partnering to host an in-person job fair. The job fair will have a variety of employers who are excited to talk to job seekers about current positions they are hiring for. Location: The OUR Center - 220 Collyer Street, Longmont, CO 80501 For questions, please contact Samara Portis at 303-423-7098 or email to sportis@bouldercounty.org

Join Workforce Boulder County and Erin Young, Employment Coach with the Colorado Workforce Development Council for a Conversation About Job Quality with Boulder County Businesses.Learn how to improve recruitment and retention strategies through job quality! Date: Monday, September 16, 2024 Time: 1:30 - 3:00pm Location: NoBo Library Community Room - 4500 13th Street, Boulder Job Quality for Boulder County Businesses (office.com)

Budgeting on a Small Income 1.5 hours, Virtual When money is tight and resources are limited, creating a ‘plan for spending’ might be the last thing on your mind. Creating this plan when you’re in a low or no-income situation can actually be one of the best ways to begin to problem solve and gain control over your financial life. In this workshop, we explore the use of creative thinking and resourcefulness to build a spending plan that moves you towards greater financial stability. Learn to use tools and techniques to make a budget that works for YOU through the use of community and personal resources that help bridge financial gaps. Identify the nuts and bolts of how to track your income and expenses. Leave this workshop with clear, motivating action steps to help you gain power of your financial situation. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Interview Preparation - Virtual, 2 hours Learn how to interview successfully using a simple formula to showcase your skills and how to prepare good answers to the tough interview questions. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Este taller les ayudará a descubrir su personalidad, sus valores e intereses para guiarlos en futuras decisiones profesionales que le permitan encontrar la carrera adecuada para usted. Registro: Connecting CO https://www.connectingcolorado.com/ Para inscribirse en un taller, por favor visite el sitio web www.connectingcolorado.com, cree una cuenta y haga clic en Talleres. El día anterior al taller recibirá un enlace con instrucciones sobre cómo unirse a la reunión virtual.

Credit Reporting, Know the Facts! 1.5 hours, Virtual Credit has a huge impact on our financial well-being yet many of us are confused on how credit works. This workshop unravels the mysteries of credit. Learn how credit impacts us as consumers and how to make choices that support building your credit. Discuss Vantage and FICO credit scoring models in easy-to-understand terms. Identify how to access and interpret your credit report from a trustworthy source. Discover how to dispute inaccurate information on your credit report. Learn how to monitor your credit to ensure your finances and identify stay safe. Leave this workshop with a deepened sense of knowledge and empowerment on credit. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

September is Workforce Development Month! Join Workforce Boulder County and the Boulder Chamber in kicking off our Pathways to Success Workforce Webinar Series with a healthcare focused panel. Panelists include Dregalla from Embark Behavioral Health, Lauren Kunz from Boulder Medical Center and Casandra Richards from Boulder Medical Center. During the webinar, young adults will: Learn about current in-demand positions in the healthcare industry Explore a “day-in-the-life” of industry professionals Gain insight into career path options, company culture, and what you should know before entering the healthcare industry Join us for the Pathways to Success employer panel, an insightful event dedicated to exploring opportunities and career pathways within the healthcare industry. This event, hosted by Workforce Boulder County and the Boulder Chamber, brings together healthcare employers and industry experts to share their experiences, insights and advice. Aimed at young adults, attendees will gain valuable knowledge about current trends, in-demand skills and the various career paths available in healthcare. Registration Link - registration page Sponsored by Workforce Boulder County and Boulder Chamber

El taller "Actualización y Personalización de tu Currículum" está diseñado para ayudar a los participantes a mejorar y adaptar sus currículums a las exigencias actuales del mercado laboral. Aprenderás técnicas para destacar tus habilidades y experiencias relevantes, haciendo tu perfil más atractivo para los empleadores y aumentando tus oportunidades de éxito en la búsqueda de empleo. Por favor llame al (720) 926-7599 Email: cfarias-sabalo@bouldercounty.org CLICK to register

Working Remotely: Will It Work For You? 1.5 hours, virtual The pandemic has accelerated the move toward remote work. Discover occupations with remote work potential, the essential skills needed to thrive in remote work, and how to assess if remote work is right for you. To sign up for a workshop, go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

September 20th from 9 am - noonBob L. Burger Lafayette Recreation Center 111 W Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026 For more information, schedule and registration, visit: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/colafayettewt.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=636313 Continental breakfast Raffle prizes 12 educational presentations More than 20 vendors including: Boulder County District Attorney's Office | Coal Creek Meals on Wheels | The Natural Funeral BrightStar Care | Hahn Reverse Mortgage | Lafayette Senior Advisory Board Sister Carmen | Intermountain Health GSH | Project Angel Heart | Ensight Skills Center Seniors Helping Seniors | TRU PACE | MESA- Moving to End Sexual Assault Lafayette Police Department | Wildfire Partners | Boulder County AAA - Elder Abuse Kaiser Medicare | Mobility for All | Waneka Lake Park | A Day Place | Brain Injury Alliance Lafayette Lions Club | AIS Medicare & More | MTM Transit | Edward Jones Sunrise Assisted Living | Assisted Living Advisors of Colorado SAS Seasoned & Savy (Living with Relevance) | Primetime News | Cultivate and more!

Communicating for Financial Health - 1.5 hours, Virtual Whether you are talking with your bank, a creditor or your family about finances, communication is a key factor in creating financial stability. In this workshop, we review and discuss effective, proactive communication techniques and styles. This workshop also empowers you as a consumer. Discover the laws that protect you. Learn your rights and obligations around debt. Discover what a collector legally can and cannot do. Get clear on what to say and do when you cannot pay your bills. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Overcoming Difficult Work Histories – Virtual, 1.5 hours A bad boss, a toxic workplace, getting fired, burnout… it’s not just you. Many workers have had a difficult work experience that continues to impact them and their work long after leaving that job. Learn about resources to process your experience, re-evaluate your career goals, and rebuild confidence so your next job will be a more successful experience. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Green trades are roles that contribute directly to preserving or restoring environmental quality. They span various industries, from renewable energy and green building trades to electric vehicle maintenance and environmental conservation. Join local employers, Workforce Boulder County and the Office of Sustainability, Climate Adaptation, and Resiliency and become part of Boulder’s green economy. Get ready to start a great job that helps create a greener planet. Date and time: September 24 from 9-11 am Location: Boulder Parks and Open Space, 5201 St. Vrain Road Longmont, CO 80503Register at: Green Trades Employment Panel (office.com)

The Longmont Senior Center will host Workforce Boulder County and a variety of Longmont employers looking to hire. There will also be free workshops focusing on hiring skills and resume reviews. The job fair will be targeting the 55+ population but anyone is welcome to join us! Tuesday September 24th from 1 - 4 pm Longmont Senior Center 910 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont

Workforce Boulder County invites you to our Returnship Resource Fair, an empowering event designed for professionals re-entering the workforce after a career break. Whether you’ve taken time off for family, education, health, or other reasons, this fair is your gateway to new opportunities. Date/time: Wednesday, September 25th from 10am - 12pm Location: Boulder Public Library District - Main Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302 Register at: Returnship Information Session (office.com)

Be Informed, Borrow Smart, Virtual, 1.5 hours While nobody likes to be in debt, most of us will enter into debt at some point in our lives, whether to pursue homeownership, access higher education or purchase a car. In this workshop, learn how to enter into debt in the smartest, most informed way possible. Explore the Rules of Borrowing and dive into all aspects involved with acquiring debt. Knowledge truly leads to power when making decisions about where and how we borrow money. Through greater understanding of the terms and conditions associated with borrowing, we position ourselves to use borrowing to help us achieve our financial dreams without weighing us down. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Updating and Tailoring Your Resume, Virtual workshop - 1.5 hours It is recommended that you have a clear career direction before taking this class. Learn what the current trends are in resume writing and how to tailor your resume to the position to get your resume noticed. To sign up for a workshop, go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Capable & Confident in the Job Search Virtual, 1.5 hour Job hunting in a pandemic adds a new level of challenge. If you’re discourage and frustrated, this workshop is for you. Get re-energized for job search and build confidence for that next interview. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Pathways Out of Debt - Virtual, 1.5 hoursBeing in debt can feel like a being in a maze with no clear way out. In this workshop, we create your individual, comprehensive pathway to debt freedom. By examining our reasons for acquiring debt and envisioning a tangible future without debt, we create the foundation of your individual plan. Learn step-by-step strategies that work with your budget to make headway on reducing your debt. Tap into your own motivation to be debt free, whether it’s reducing your stress, increasing your financial security or having money for the things you enjoy. Leave this workshop with a direction out of debt and into financial freedom. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Career Exploration, Virtual, 1.5 hours If you are unsure about your next career move this workshop is for you. The career assessment tools we offer will give you insights into new jobs and careers that would be your best fit. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.

Building a Banking Relationship - Virtual, 1.5 hoursDetermining whether or not to use a financial institution – and which financial intuition to use – is challenging. In this workshop, we discuss how financial institutions can serve as a tool to help you reach your financial goals. We review various banking terms & vocabulary so you feel empowered and in-the-know when talking with your current or future financial institution. We navigate the pros and cons of using a financial institution and how to get started working with a bank or credit union. We empower you with the knowledge to evaluate and choose the financial institution & products that work best for you. Leave this workshop knowing how to effectively establish, re-establish or end banking relationships. To sign up for this workshop, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.