Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are those most frequently asked of our staff – simply select a question to find the answer. If you need more answers, use the ‘back to top’ link to return to the index of questions.
Index of Frequently Asked Questions:
 Who should be at Arapahoe/Douglas Works?
What is Arapahoe/Douglas Works?
What does a One-Step Workforce Center provide?
Where is Arapahoe/Douglas Works! located?
What are the hours of operation?
What types of services does Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offer?
What can Arapahoe/Douglas Works! help me to do?
What type of self-help resources does the center offer?
What types of General Workshops do you offer at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
What types of Specialty Workshops do you offer at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
What services does Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offer to young people?
Do you have to be a resident of Arapahoe County to use the resource center?
Does it cost anything to use the resource center and look for a job?
Do I need an appointment to use the resource center?
How do I register to use the services at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!?
Do I file my Unemployment Insurance claim through Arapahoe/Douglas Works!?
Who should be at Arapahoe/Douglas Works?
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers services to individuals who are:
If you are unemployed and looking for work, employed and looking for another job or you are a person seeking full-time, part-time, permanent or temporary employment, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Can Help!
What is Arapahoe/Douglas Works?
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is a division of the Community Resources Department of Arapahoe County. We are part of an exciting national network of One-Stop Workforce Centers.
What does a One-Stop Workforce Center provide?
One-Stop Workforces provide employers with the skilled, qualified workers they need, and offer job seekers a variety of free information and services relating to employment.
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Where is Arapahoe/Douglas Works! located?.
New Location: CoBank Center
5500 S. Quebec St. Ste. 175
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone 303-636-1160
Fax 303-636-1250
TTY 303-636-1207
Douglas County:
Castle Rock Workforce Center
4400 Castleton Court
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone 303-688-4825
Fax 303-688-0871
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What are the hours of operation?
Hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM M-F (except Holidays)
What types of services does Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offer?
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers a variety of services for individuals seeking to change career direction or begin working for the first time, including a supportive environment for job seekers needing to access job search resources as well as additional skill building to find a satisfying job.
What can Arapahoe/Douglas Works! help me to do?
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! will help you to develop an individual strategy to find employment by:
using self-help resources
meeting staff experts to become enrolled in one of the many programs offered
What type of self-help resources does the center offer?
Computers with Internet Access
Fax Machines
Photocopy Machine
Courtesy Phones
Access to Job Postings
Job search books, Newspapers, Videos, and take home reference materials
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What types of General Workshops do you offer at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers a wide range of workshops available to all registered users including:
Resume Writing
Interviewing
Networking
50 Plus and Fabulous Specialized Services
Research jobs in our community, pay rates and hiring trends
Basic computer/internet job search
What types of Specialty Workshops do you offer at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offers specialty workshops for people with particular interests and skills including:
Job search workshops specifically for Youth
Job search workshops specifically for mature workers 50+
Attend an on-site hiring event with on the spot interviews
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What services does Arapahoe/Douglas Works! offer to young people?
We can help young people get:
Academic support
Valuable work experience
Mentoring
Leadership Development
For more information on services we offer to young people, visit our Youth in the Works! page.
Do you have to be a resident of Arapahoe County to use the resource center?
No, all customers are welcome!
Does it cost anything to use the resource center and look for a job?
No, we do not charge a fee.
Do I need an appointment to use the resource center?
No, walk-ins are more than welcome.
How do I register to use the services at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!?
You can register for any of the Colorado Workforce Centers online by filling out the application at the Colorado Jobs website. It is located at: http://coloradojobs.cdle.org/ You can also register in person by visiting one of our offices and attending an orientation session with our staff.
Do I file my Unemployment Insurance claim through Arapahoe/Douglas Works!?
No, in order to successfully file your unemployment insurance claim you must contact the Unemployment Insurance Office or website at:
Telephone: 303-318-9000
Website: http://www.coworkforce.com/UIB
For more information on Unemployment please visit our Unemployment page.
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