Employment First Program

Finding a Job You Like

Get help with your job search, including applications, interviews, and more.

Building Work Skills

We’ll help you find training, internships (paid or unpaid), or job programs in high-demand industries.

Getting Your GED

We can help pay for GED classes and testing.

Getting Support for Work or School

We may be able to help with:

• Bus passes or gas money
• Work clothes or uniforms
• Eyeglasses or other supplies

Accessing Community Resources

We’ll help you find local services like food, housing, and health care.

Personalized Coaching

We’ll connect you with a Support Specialist who can help you set goals, make a plan, and stay on track.

If you’re enrolled in SNAP, you may be eligible for Employment First. We focus on helping:

• Adults without children who must meet work requirements
• Young adults who are aging out of foster care
• Veterans
• People experiencing homelessness
• Some college students

Have questions about your eligibility? Email us at EmploymentFirst@bouldercounty.gov.

Become a Workfare Site

Are you a nonprofit or government group that can host someone for volunteer work or training?

Boulder County is looking for new Workfare partners. Workfare is a short-term, structured volunteer placement for people in the Employment First program. The goal is to help participants build work experience, improve job skills, and move toward steady, long-term employment.

Email EmploymentFirst@bouldercounty.gov to learn how to become a Workfare site.

Become a Third-Party Partner

Are you a college, community organization, or other group that provides job training or employment services?

We’re looking for new Third-Party Partners to support people receiving SNAP (food assistance). Third-Party Partners help participants meet work requirements and build skills for future jobs.

Email EmploymentFirst@boulder.gov to learn how to become a Third-Party Partner.