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PPWFC has satellite offices in Calhan, Cripple Creek, Fountain, Monument and Woodland Park. For hours and locations, click here.

HELP FOR DIFFICULT FINANCIAL TIMES

MAKING HOME AFFORDABLE

Ask A Career Consultant Have you attended PPWFC’s workshops for help with career planning, job search, resume writing, and interviewing skills but still not met with success? Career Consultants are available to answer your questions and offer suggestions. Wednesdays and Fridays in May, by appointment only. In June, H.I.R.E.D, will be offered on Wednesday and Thursdays, by appointment only. The H.I.R.E.D. orientation is a prerequisite to see a Career Consultant. To reserve your spot, click here.

May 15 - 17, MILITARY AND VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EXPO.

Thursday, May 16, 2013, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Kelly Services Hiring Event for FedEx For more information, click here.

Friday, May 17, 2013, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Xerox Hiring Event For more information, click here.

Tuesday – May 21, 2013, 11:00 a.m – 1:00 p.m., DeVry University Career Fair. Professional dress required. You’re invited to meet prospective employers and share your qualifications with local businesses. Participating companies include: Air Force Reserve,Edward Jones,California Casualty Management, Metro Construction Inc., CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, Military Disability Made Easy, Cintas Corporation, New Horizons,City of Colorado Springs, SNI Technology, CodeBaby Corporation,TCF Bank, Colorado Springs Police Department, TEKsystems, Colorado Springs Utilities, Waffle House. Questions? Contact Laurie Sein at: (303) 280-7653 or lsein@devry.edu

Tuesday, May 21, BUSINESS INSURANCE AFTER THE WALDO CANYON FIRE, 8 TO 10 A.M. (doors open at 7:30 a.m.) Business of Art Center, 513 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829. Presentation, Q&A Counseling on what you can do to protect your business from effects of flooding.

A consolidated 1 HOUR discussion on the following topics:
• Flood Insurance
• Flood Plain
• Business Interruption/Loss of Income Insurance
• Hazard
• Inventory Coverage

After the 1 HOUR Presentation you will have the opportunity to have a “One on One” with the counselors. Registration Required @www.cssbdc.org or call 719 685-5089. Hosted by iManitou and the SBDC Disaster Relief Program

Monday, May 27, PPWFC will be CLOSED in observance of Memorial Day!

ON-THE-JOB TRAINING - The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is bringing employers and job seekers together to participate in an On-the-Job Training (OJT) Program. OJTs help job seekers bridge the gap between their current skills and the skills employers are seeking. It gives job seekers the opportunity to improve and/or gain new skills while being employed and earning a regular paycheck. Qualified job seekers for this program must be unemployed for least 19 weeks. For more information and to apply, click here.

FILE FOR UNEMPLOYMENT

You may file for unemployment insurance using any computer that is connected to the Internet. To file for unemployment in Colorado, click here.

You are not required to visit our office in person to file a UI claim.

The Pikes Peak Workforce Center has received funding from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide education and training to highly-skilled employed workers in the Advanced Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Professional Scientific/Aerospace industry occupations. The Advanced Technical Training Grant has a special emphasis on veterans, women and minorities pursuing careers within these industries. Employers may request additional information and application materials from Linda Johnson at lindajohnson@elpasoco.com

WHERE TO GET HELP WHEN YOUR EMPLOYMENT CHECKS RUN OUT