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Colorado Poet Laureate nominations now open
Nominations for the next Colorado Poet Laureate are now open, today through Feb. 1, 2023. Chosen by the governor, the Colorado Poet Laureate will serve a four-year term beginning in July 2023. The poet laureate position was created to promote an appreciation of poetry in Colorado, to honor outstanding Colorado poets and to serve as an active advocate for poetry, literacy and literature by participating in readings and other events at schools, libraries, literary festivals and the State Capitol.
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Office of the Future of Work announces apprenticeship grant for employers
The Office of the Future of Work at the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will begin accepting applications on November 18 for the Accelerate Apprenticeship Grants and will host an informational session on Nov. 15.
Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announces Grow With Google partnership
DENVER — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is partnering with Google to connect 500 local job seekers with no-cost access to Google Career Certificates training for well-paying, high-demand jobs in growing fields. The certificates equip people with job-ready skills in the high-growth fields of Data Analytics, Digital Marketing and E-Commerce, IT Support, Project Management and UX Design.
Colorado sees largest month-over-month job increase since Feb. 2021
Colorado saw its largest monthover- month increase in job creation since February 2021 between September and October, according to data released by the state. Between September and October, the state saw an additional 17,700 nonfarm payroll jobs added, while over the past three months its gained 38,000 nonfarm payroll jobs.
Frisch concedes to Boebert in Colorado race headed for recount
Adam Frisch, the Aspen Democrat vying to represent Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District, on Friday conceded the race to incumbent Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert.
Raton loses in semifinal heartbreaker
After a long fall sports season, only one local high school remained in the postseason playoffs: the Raton Tiger football team. Raton On Saturday, Nov.
Denver-based micro finance nonprofit expands to southeast Colo.
Rocky Mountain Microfinance Institute (RMMFI), a nonprofit that seeks to create space for communities and people of all backgrounds to realize their unique potential through the power of entrepreneurship, is expanding to southeast Colorado. RMMFI is running a series of free classes in the region, starting this week, designed to teach entrepreneurs how to start and grow thriving businesses, as well as develop their own leadership skills.