Native Workforce Program
To be eligible, a participant must be a resident of Colorado, at least 18 years old, a member of a federally recognized tribe, unemployed, underemployed and meet income guidelines as per DOL standards http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/
To set up an intake, contact (303) 936-2688 or drop in to The Denver Indian Center at 4407 Morrison Rd. Denver, CO 80219 open Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm.
What is the Native Workforce Program (NWP) ?
The NWP is an Adult WIOA program funded directly by the Department of Labor (DOL). The purpose of this program is to support comprehensive employment and training activities because a skilled workforce is critical to the future of our native communities. We can assist with the following;
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internship opportunities
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referrals and placement
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resume and skill building workshops
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job and career pathway counseling
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career assessments
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GED educational assistance
WHO:
Native Americans, Alaskan Natives and Native Hawaiians who are economically disadvantaged and/or unemployed
Eligibility Requirements
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Resident of Colorado
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18 + years of age
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Member of a federally recognized tribe
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Unemployed or
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Underemployed and meet income guidelines as per DOL http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/
WHEN:
Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE:
Denver Indian Center
4407 Morrison Rd.
Denver, CO 80219
Bus Route: #4
Andrew Grissom, Interm Program Manager
303-936-2688 ext.139
LINKS: Click on any of the links below to view resources for employers and job-seekers
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Connecting Colorado - a database for Colorado job-seekers and employers to connect
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https://myui.coworkforce.com/ - where you can apply for unemployment benefits and receive help in the event of a layoff
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https://www.collegeincolorado.org/ - to learn more about Colorado colleges, scholarships, and to make an educational plan for your future
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https://www.onetonline.org/ - for career planning and analysis
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https://www.colmigateway.com/vosnet - for more reports and statistics on the Colorado labor market
Skilled Training & GED Programs
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Servicios de la Raza - S.T.E.P. program
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