April 7, 2022 - Coloradans affected by the pandemic can take advantage of significant stimulus funding to advance their careers at no cost to them thanks to funding for reskilling, upskilling, and next-skilling through HB21-1264.
If you have been economically impacted by COVID-19, this stimulus funding can support you in developing new skills and earning a short-term credential that leads to work in growing industries in your community. You can receive training at no cost to help you:
- Become a licensed practical nurse
- Earn a commercial drivers’ license
- Complete an H-VAC certification
- Achieve an entry-level certification in IT
- Strengthen your digital or customer service skills
- Launch or advance your career in a variety of other in-demand industries
Rise into the job or career you have always wanted by earning a short-term credential at no cost to you. Visit readytorise.me and complete the form to learn more and be contacted by a career coach at your local workforce center.
For additional information please visit ReadytoRise.me.
The Colorado Workforce Development Council, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and local workforce areas launched a second iteration of the Ready to Rise campaign to further promote the upskilling, reskilling, and next-skilling opportunities funded through HB21-1264 mentioned above. If you would like to access communications materials to help with promotion of these opportunities, please contact katie.ciaglo@state.co.us and britta.blodgett@state.co.us.