Month: April 2024

April is Financial Literacy Month!  That means it’s a special time to learn more about money.  Financial literacy is all about understanding how to use money wisely.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to New Americans as they navigate their career paths and integrate into their new communities.

On March 6, 2024, the Office of New Americans, Emily Griffith Technical College, and the Spring Institute held a job fair for New Americans. Sixten companies were present. More than 600 New American job seekers representing more than 26 countries of origin attended the event. Arapahoe/Douglas Works! and the City and County of Denver workforce centers supported the event with outreach and support staff. Interpreters and volunteers were onsite to help with the application processes.

More hiring fairs will be held in the coming months to support New Americans with work authorization in securing employment. Employers interested in attending future Office of New Americans’ events should complete the online employer interest form.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! also participated in Arapahoe Libraries’ New Americans Career and Education Fair on April 9, 2024. English learners, new immigrants, and refugees who attended that event learned about jobs and education opportunities in our area.  

Individuals interested in assistance with their job search can connect with a Career Services Advisor!

The second quarter 2024 labor supply/demand report delivers a comprehensive overview of the employment landscape in the Metro Denver area. The report analyzes job hires, separations, and layoffs in the U.S. and Colorado, emphasizing trends like new unemployment trends claims and business applications. It sheds light on a labor supply deficit, featuring top hard skills, certifications, software skills, and companies in demand.

Arapahoe/Douglas Works! staff Sasha Easton (Workforce Director & Division Manager) and Petra Chavez (Quality Assurance Manager) are members of the Task Force on Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL). The task force was established by Jobs for the Future (JFF) and the National Association of Workforce Boards (NAWB). It was formed to explore how federal policies can better support existing workforce systems to deliver people-first, equity-centered results for all through training.

The task force helped provide recommendations for the 2024 Report “Transforming Training and the Eligible Training Provider List to Serve the U.S. Workforce.” The paper outlines their federal workforce policy recommendations and details actionable ways policymakers can begin to transform workforce training to support future career advancement and growth for learners. Read the full report.

In recognition of Disability Awareness Month, Arapahoe/Douglas Works! Workforce Center, in collaboration with the City of Englewood, hosted an Inclusive Career Mixer. The event was held at the Centennial Workforce Center on March 28, 2024.