Colorado s Workforce Centers, CDLE hosting statewide virtual job fair Wednesday
State-wide, virtual job fair today
and last updated 2021-02-24 12:10:54-05
The Colorado Workforce Centers and Colorado Department of Labor and Employment are holding a statewide virtual job fair Wednesday.
Both full-time and part-time positions are available around the state for more than 400 employers, including Amazon, Centura Health an Natural Grocers.
Veterans are able to access the virtual fair early, beginning at 9 a.m. They will have access until 4 p.m. The general public will be able to join in anytime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
To register for this free event, click here. Registration requires your name, a resume if available, and a few questions. To learn more about the registration process, watch this brief YouTube video.
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Unemployment claims in El Paso County rise 50%
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) - Initial unemployment claims in El Paso County rose over 50% from November 21 to November 28.
During that same time, claims in Pueblo County increased by 19%.
The food industry has been hit the hardest as Level Red restrictions prohibit indoor dining. Last week, 45% of Colorado s unemployment claims came from restaurant workers.
Statewide, nearly 20,000 Coloradans filed for unemployment last week, a 4% increase compared to the week before.
Over 20,000 more filed Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) claims, marking the second-highest week ever of PUA claims in Colorado.
If you are looking for work, or are in need of resources while you search for a job, the state has set up programs that can help.