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Employee Development Funds

Employee Development Funds

A business in El Paso or Teller counties may receive Employee Development funding for W-2 workers, so they may gain training, which leads to an industry-recognized credential or pursue training that leads to an in-demand or growth occupation.

Attend one mandatory Virtual Information Session before you apply. 

  • Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 2 – 3 PM
  • Wednesday, January 14, 2026, from 10 – 11 AM
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 10 – 11 AM

Deadline for Applications:

  • Friday, January 30, 2026, by 8 PM

  • Scoring
    Thursday, February 12, 2026
  • Announcement of funding
    Friday, February 13, 2026
  • Deadline for contracts
    Friday, March 6, 2026
  • Deadline for completion of training
    Friday, May 22, 2026
  • Deadline for invoices/certificates
  • Friday, June 5, 2026

For more information on any of our business services, please call us at 719-667-3814.