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WORKFORCE
WORK
DEVELOPMENT
TALENTED WORKFORCE
EXISTS HERE
RIO BLANCO COUNTY
WORKFORCE CENTERS
Rio Blanco County is a place where employees can find the
work/life balance they desire. The workforce is dominated
by hardworking, loyal and trustworthy individuals who love
living and working in Meeker and Rangely and are drawn
to the unique lifestyle attributes found in Northwest
Colorado. Extending beyond the existing workforce are
many initiatives and passionate people investing in the
workforce of the future – our students.
Workforce centers provide a variety of free services to
assist employers and job seekers alike. These include:
GROWING THE NEXT
GENERATION OF
WORKFORCE
Rio Blanco County features strong K-12 school districts
and Colorado Northwestern Community College, which
are all committed to building the upcoming workforce
and providing highly successful employees for Rio Blanco
County employers. Partner those assets with external
workforce investment programs accessible through reliable
broadband service and innovative educational resources,
Rio Blanco County is excited to see where the next round
of workforce will take Rio Blanco County businesses.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERS & RESOURCES
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Job listings
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Computer & internet access
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Career counseling & training for job seekers
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Recruitment of workers
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Pre-screening & referral services
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Tax credits & training reimbursement for employers
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Customers can choose either self-service or staffassisted options to meet their employment needs
Contact the Rio Blanco Workforce Center at:
345 Market Street
Meeker, Colorado 81641
970-878-4211
www.connectingcolorado.com
CNCC
Colorado Northwestern Community College is a strong
community partner that offers a variety of training
programs, certifications to build workforce skills. If your
business is in need of a specific training program to develop
additional workforce skills, CNCC has helped fill that need
in the past and is interested in assisting in the future.
www.cncc.edu
If your business requires new workforce skills, or you are
interested in developing a workforce that fits your specific
needs, many partners in Rio Blanco County are ready to help!
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