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May 2012

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UI Updates

NEW Job Central

Connecting Colorado

State database allows you to search for jobs; update your workforce center registration.

CEATP - Colorado Enhanced Approved Training Program FAQs

Tools for America's Job Seekers

The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the results of its Tools for America's Job Seekers Challenge. Recommendations have been tallied, and the top-rated sites in each of six categories — general job boards, niche tools, career tools, career exploration tools, Web 2.0 and "other" — are now available.

Labor Market Information

Get help selecting a new career, finding a new job, and locating suitable education or training.

Occupation Information; Industry Information; State Information; and Career Tools

Career Planning

Planning is essential for a successful career or job change. Online resources are available to assess your interests and aptitudes, explore career options, research industry sectors and wage trends, find education and training or build a resume or portfolio.

Emerging Technologies

Technology transforms basic research and development to enable new products, new processes, and new worlds of work. Learn about new opportunities in biotechnology, information technology, nanotechnology, photonics, and other areas.

High Growth Initiatives

New job opportunities exist in a number of high growth, high demand sectors of Colorado's economy. Economically vital fields like healthcare, information technology and biotechnology have good jobs and solid career paths for qualified individuals.

O*Net Online

Find Occupations, Skills Search, Crosswalk Search, Tools and Technology Search,

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

Colorado State Recovery Act

COBRA Premiums

Workshop & Events

FAQs

Hiring Events/Job Fairs

Youth Zone

GOVERNOR'S SUMMER JOB HUNT

Workforce Investment Act (WIA)

Walk in My Shoes

Employment & Careers

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FAQs

Services for Persons with Disabilities

Financial Aid Resources

Veterans

CEATP

Dislocated Workers Financial Aid

Resources for People in Need

Business Services

Post a Job

Colorado Springs Small Business Resource

Energy Sector Scholarships

Engaging Youth

Procurement Technical Assistance Centers

New WORK SMART Program

Hire a Young Adult!

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Financial Aid Resources
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Special Announcements

POTENTIAL SCAM IMPACTING UI CLAIMANTS

The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) provided claimants information of a potential scam targeting them.

Claimants targeted by this scam are those attempting to reach CDLE from outside the Denver-metro area. The correct number for the UI Program, outside the Denver-metro area is 1-800-388-5515. If the telephone number is entered incorrectly as 1-800-338-5515 claimants risk exposure to this scam.

Upon dialing the incorrect number, claimants are directed to an individual claiming to be with CDLE; or later receive a call, from 347-757-5878, from someone stating to be a representative of CDLE. This individual asks for personal information from the claimant (i.e., social security number, date of birth, and mother’s maiden name). The scammers ask the claimant to purchase a prepaid credit card from Wal-Mart, to process their UI claim and begin receiving benefits.

CDLE continues to work diligently to identify the source of the scam and will provide additional updates as appropriate.

COLORADO STATE EXTENDED BENEFITS (SEB) ENDING MAY 12. Click here for more info.

EMERGENCY UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION

May 18 and 25 ACS HIRING EVENT. For more info, click here.

DISLOCATED WORKER LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED program. Still unemployed and in training? Been unemployed for more than 26 weeks? Were you laid off?

You may qualify for Pikes Peak Workforce Center’s Dislocated Worker Long-Term Unemployed program. If selected, you will receive financial assistance with tuition and/or book costs.

You must be registered with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center to apply. Veterans will be given priority. Only those who have been unemployed more than 26 weeks and are on unemployment insurance or have exhausted all unemployment insurance benefits qualify. If you fit the above criteria, please contact EhvaLynn at 719.667.3866 or

ehvalynngraham@elpasoco.com

Friday, May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. SOLARCITY HIRING EVENT. SolarCity is seeking Licensed Electricians and Solar PV Installers. For more info and to register, click here.

SATELLITE OFFICES: Did you know that PPWFC has satellite offices in the following locations: Cripple Creek, Divide, Fountain, Monument, and Woodland Park? For hours and locations, click here.

OPEN LAB is available every day to help you improve your keyboarding, test your office skills knowledge, learn basic computer skills, and enhance your emotional intelligence. This is a computer-based, self-paced instructional lab. A lab assistant is on hand to help you.

The current Open Lab schedule is:

· Mondays: 2 to 5 p.m.

· Tuesdays: 9 a.m. to 12 noon

· Wednesdays: 3 to 5 p.m.

· Thursdays: 9 a.m. to 12 noon

· Fridays: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

NOTE: This schedule is subject to change.

Got UI Questions?

Due to the high volume of calls and to better serve our unemployed customers, we will see customers with unemployment questions on a walk-in basis on Mondays and Thursdays, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 4 p.m..

A customer service agent from the UI office in Denver will be here on Tuesdays and Wednesdays starting at 8 a.m. This is a first-come, first served session. The counselors usually meet with claimants in Room 1019. Please go directly to Room 1019; there is no need to check in at Room 1107 first.

For those who have UI questions and are not able to come to the workforce center, phone calls will be taken on Fridays only. We will no longer be able to take UI phone messages Monday through Thursday.

JOBS WEDNESDAY: tune to KRDO Radio (105.5 FM or 1240 AM) each Wednesday at about 8:35 a.m. to hear about the latest job openings at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.

SATELLITE OFFICES: Did you know that PPWFC has satellite offices in the following locations: Cripple Creek, Divide, Fountain, Monument, and Woodland Park? For hours and locations, click here.

DISLOCATED WORKERS. Are you a dislocated worker? Do you need financial aid? For more info on the Workforce Investment Act Dislocated Worker Program, click here.

Ask a Career Consultant: Have you attended PPWFC’s workshops for help with career planning, job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills but still not met with success? Career Consultants are available to answer your questions and offer suggestions. Monday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday and Wednesdays, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. No appointment necessary. First come first served, so there may be a wait. Veterans will be given priority. THERE WILL BE NO SESSION ON MONDAY, MAY 7, 2012

ATTENTION PPCC STUDENTS! If you are 17 to 21 and in your last 18 months of schooling, you may be eligible for financial assistance from PPWFC through the Workforce Investment Act. Eligibility requirements apply. Click here for more info.

UI RECIPIENTS/APPLICANTS

Your children may be eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP). For more information, click here.

We do NOT Handle Unemployment Claims. You must go to the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment site... for UI claims.

To view the "Basic Facts about Unemployment Insurance" video, go to e-colorado.org.

Veterans and other covered persons are entitled to priority of service in all U.S. Department of Labor funded employment and training programs in accordance with Public Law 107-288