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Virtual Workforce Centers aim to reach out to rural job seekers

by Monica Mendoza Published: August 30,2011

Tags: job seekers, pikes peak library district, workforce centers

Folks in 40 rural communities in Colorado will now have access to employment information through the Virtual Workforce Centers. The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced the introduction of computer workstations called Virtual Workforce Centers at more than 40 participating libraries across Colorado, in mostly rural areas. The Virtual Workforce Centers, set to debut in mid-September, [...] [...]

Fewer job seekers confident about prospects (access required)

by Becky Hurley Published: January 12,2010

Tags: employment survey, job seekers

The results of an employment survey released this week indicated that job seekers are more uncertain about their prospects today than a year ago, when the employment situation was at its bleakest. Outplacement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc. reported that more than 1,000 callers contacting the company’s job-search advice hotline were unsure about when [...] [...]

Springs job seekers network at Laid Off Camp (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: July 17,2009

Tags: Colorado Springs, Croke-Schoenherr & Associates, job seekers, Laid Off Camp-COS, network

Dozens of job seekers spent the afternoon networking, attending interactive workshops and learning about how to start-up a business at Laid Off Camp-COS on July 16. Co-hosted by Croke-Schoenherr & Associates and The Pikes Peak Community Foundation, Laid Off Camp offered consultations, mock interviews and seminars about such topics as protecting intellectual property, using social media [...] [...]

Local Laid Off Camp an opportunity for job seekers (access required)

by Rebecca Tonn Published: July 2,2009

Tags: entrepreneurs, job seekers, Laid Off Camp Colorado Springs, networking

For many people in the Pikes Peak region, the poor economy has hit a little too close to home. Laid Off Camp-COS – a free seminar, job fair and networking event for the unemployed – is scheduled from 2 to 6 p.m., July 16 at 1160 Lake Plaza Drive. The event is open to job-seekers, entrepreneurs and [...] [...]

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