TheColorado Veterans Program
Our mission is to provide Veterans and transitioning service members with the resources and services to succeed in the 21st Century workforce by meeting labor-market demands with qualified Veterans.
The primary objective of the Colorado Veterans Employment & Training Program is to develop and support programs that increase opportunities for Veterans to obtain employment and job training in Colorado. Eligible Veterans are entitled to receive priority services in job referrals and referrals to training as well as other employment-related services. Veterans with service-connected disabilities receive the highest priority in all employment services.
“Through the guidance I received from the Veterans Representative, I got the job I had been looking for.”
- Veteran Job Seeker
“The one-on-one assistance I got from the Veterans Representative made my transition from military life to civilian life easier.”
-Recently Separated Veteran
Services for Veterans
The Colorado Veterans Employment & Training Program Team is proud to serve the men and women who have served our country. The Team offers intensive services to all Veterans.*
We have a dedicated staff of Veteran’s Representatives who provide services that include:
One-on-One Assistance
Resume and Interviewing Help
Vocational Guidance
Job Referrals
Job Development
Labor Market Information
Education/Training Assistance
Work Study Opportunities
Credentialing/Apprenticeships
Government Employment
Bonding Assistance
And more!
*Defined as serving 180 days of active service, unless shortened because of a service connecteddisability, or the Veteran has a Campaign Badge orMedal, and discharged with other than a Dishonorable Discharge
To Learn More…
Local Veterans Employment Representatives and Disabled Veterans Outreach Program Specialists are located at all workforce center locations throughout Colorado.
Veteran jobseekers can find the services they need. Just enter your zip code and select the desired service(s). Or, just pick up the phone and dial1-877-US-2JOBSfor direct assistance!
Priority of Service
On November 2, 2002, the Jobs for Veterans Act was signed and became Public Law 107-288, which creates a priority of service for Veterans (and some spouses) “who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for participation” in all Department of Labor funded training programs.
Job Training and Education
You may qualify for a scholarship or tuition assistance for re-training into a new field or upgrade your current skills to improve your marketability.
Job Development Services
The Veterans Representative can assist you in securing an interview with a potential employer by matching your skills to the needs of an established network of employers in your local area.
Job Referrals
Veterans always receive top-priority in job referrals. That means you will learn about available jobs before the rest of the job-seeking public.