CDLE and workforce partners have resources to support the success of your apprenticeship program:
- Feature Your Program on the Official Colorado Apprenticeship Resource Directory
- Recruit Diverse Talent
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- Connect with an Apprenticeship Navigator at your local Workforce Center, or other Apprenticeship Partners
- Host a Virtual Apprenticeship Fair
- Post an Apprenticeship Opportunity on Connecting Colorado by Selecting "Apprenticeship" under Job Type
- Design or partner with a provider to create a quality pre-apprenticeship
- Increase Retention and Support Apprentice Success
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- Lower Instruction, Childcare, Transportation, Housing and Other Costs for Apprentices
- Enroll in the Eligible Training Provider List (ETPL)
- Hire Vets: Register to Offer GI Bill® Benefits
- Encourage Apprentices to Visit College Financial Aid (for college apprenticeships)
- Refer Apprentices to Career Coaching, Soft Skills Courses, and Other Resources
- Connect to Your Local Workforce Center or other Apprenticeship Partners
- Lower Instruction, Childcare, Transportation, Housing and Other Costs for Apprentices
- Build a Culture of Inclusion
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- Ensure program is ADA accessible, secure complimentary adaptive technology, or provide workplace disability awareness training
- Create a culture of belonging for all employees, especially those from under-represented groups
Interested in tax credits and incentives?
The Colorado Workforce Development Council (CWDC) maintains a list of resources available to employers, job seekers, and sponsors for registered apprenticeship and other work-based learning models. Learn more about accessing Work-based Learning Funding in Colorado.
You may be eligible for a federal tax credit for hiring within targeted groups of job seekers through the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). Learn more here.