About Colorado: Central Mountain Region
The Central Mountain region is known for its scenic vistas and outdoor attractions. Popular ski destinations like Aspen, Breckenridge and Vail are world-famous. In addition to skiing, the Arkansas River is the most popular rafting river in the United States, providing great whitewater rafting in Colorado. The Central Mountain region is unique because it contains the highest incorporated city in North America and the highest continuous paved road in the country, which starts in the Central Mountain region and traverses Rocky Mountain National Park.
Workforce Training and Educational Resources
The organizations and resources listed below could help you return to the job market or gain new skills to make you more qualified for jobs in the 21st century economy.
Newly Unemployed
Register with the Colorado Workforce Center closest to you. In the Central Mountain region, you will find Workforce Centers in the following communities:
Workforce Centers can direct you to employment and job training opportunities in the area.
Job Training
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment also offers a broad array of services and resources for job seekers.
Education
For opportunities to improve your education, Colorado Mountain College has several locations in the Central Mountain region.
Community Campuses - Community campus classes are scheduled for the convenience of the local residents. Degree and certificate programs are offered, but not residential facilities or traditional campus-life opportunities.
Residential Campuses - Residential campuses provide residence halls, cafeterias, student recreation facilities and libraries. More full-time students create opportunities for campus-life activities.
Regional News
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Udall: Louisville Vestas Facility Closure the Result of Washington Gridlock
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Udall Welcomes FEMA Grant Assistance for Fighting Wetmore Wildfire
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Udall Welcomes Colorado Springs Report on Waldo Canyon Fire Response
Tuesday, October 23, 2012City Review Follows Senate Hearing, Federal After-Action Review on Waldo Canyon Fire -
Udall: New Report on Wind Energy Growth Shows Why We Need the PTC
Friday, October 19, 2012Market Report Shows U.S. Wind Power Capacity Has Increased 1,833MW in 3rd Quarter
Regional Blog
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Medicare Open Enrollment Period
Friday, October 26, 2012Tough economic times have seen rising health care costs place a strain on our seniors, who often live on fixed incomes. In an effort to provide our aging population with peace of mind, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) includes provisions aimed at improving Medicare by lowering prescription drug costs and eliminating barriers to coverage.
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A Small-Business Primer to the ACA
Thursday, October 25, 2012Since I was first elected to serve, I have worked to ensure that we do everything we can to foster a healthy environment for the growth of small businesses in our state and across the country. Small businesses face unique challenges ranging from accessing the capital they need to expand to finding unique ways to serve their communities; but in the end, it comes down to people. An important factor to hiring and retaining a competitive workforce for any small business is the ability to provide reasonable and affordable health coverage for their employees - health care plans that meet their needs and provide reliable coverage.
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Thanks for joining my first Twitter Town Hall
Monday, October 22, 2012Thanks to everyone who joined my Twitter Town Hall on renewable energy. I enjoyed hearing the thoughts of Coloradans across the political spectrum on how we should pursue an all-of-the-above energy strategy that creates jobs, helps the environment and improves our energy security.
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Fall is for Wildfire Preparedness
Friday, October 19, 2012This past summer, Colorado experienced one of the most severe wildfire seasons on record. The Waldo Canyon Fire in Colorado Springs, in particular, reminded us that wildfires don't stop at city limits - and residential areas near our forests, grasslands and public lands are at just as much risk as forestlands. Furthermore, roughly 40 percent of Coloradans live in the risky areas where human development meets or intermingles with undeveloped wildland and vegetative fuels, sometimes called the Wildland-Urban Interface. As we make our way through the fall months, now is the time to look ahead and do all we can to safeguard our homes and communities from the threat of future wildfires.
