Northwest Workforce Area

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The Northwest Workforce Area includes the Colorado counties of Grand, Jackson, Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, Pitkin, Eagle, Summit and Lake. As part of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment, our mission is to connect Coloradans with meaningful employment, and businesses with talented Coloradans. Our goal is thriving local economies with a strong workforce at the center. We have multiple offices throughout the region, staffed by skilled experts who are ready to help job-seekers and businesses with their employment and workforce goals. You can learn more about workforce development, and our services, in the links below. 

Spotlight on Careers

Exploring your job options investigating a new career? Learn about a variety of pathways from the people who do those jobs. We've profiled occupations from audiologist to water quality technician.

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Employer Services

Workforce Centers and their business services staff support local employers in their recruitment, retention and ongoing staffing needs through a wide array of services. 

Job Seeker Services

Whether you are looking for a new job, a better job, or just wondering what possibilities are out there, we are here to help. Our career coaches are experts in conducting a successful job search. Looking for work is work--let us help!

Data & Reports

Workforce Centers and their business services staff support local employers in their recruitment, retention and ongoing staffing needs using a wide array of data sources to evaluate your local and regional labor markets. 

Whether you are looking for a new job, a better job, or are just wondering what opportunities out there, we are here to help. Our career coaches are experts in conducting a successful job search. Looking for work is work - let us help!

Hot Jobs

Hot jobs are those identified as having good wages in growing industries, many of which have pathways to advancement. Check out Connecting Colorado or contact your local workforce center to hear the hottest opportunities we have. 

Career Spotlight

Whether you are looking for a new job, a better job, or are just wondering what opportunities out there, we are here to help. Our career coaches are experts in conducting a successful job search. Looking for work is work - let us help!

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Workforce Center Offices

Workforce center offices are open! We have walk-in availability for resource computers and career services, as well as appointment options. 

Call your local area office to schedule an appointment or book online by selecting the "book me" option under your region's representative

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