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December 30, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
Unemployed in Colorado await additional federal assistance
– By Julia Donovan
December 29, 2020 – COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Experts are weighing in on unemployment in Colorado as we near the end of 2020
December 23, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
Pandemic affects transition from military to civilian life – By Jasmine Arenas
December 21, 2020 – A transition from military life into civilian can already be quite difficult. But during the pandemic, that transition can be a bit more stressful according to Jen Hadac, Vice President of employment services at Recruit Military.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center offers training grants –
December 17, 2020 – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering $50,000 in grants to Colorado Springs area companies for training to help retain employees or avert layoffs.
December 16, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
December 9, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
December 5, 2020 – What’s Working: Will Colorado become the nation’s precedent for extended unemployment benefits?
The biggest question though for many still unemployment is what is happening to extended benefits? And maybe the bigger question is, will you still get them?
December 2, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about how they help job searchers.
November 25, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
November 28, 2020 – What’s Working: Why nearly 100,000 out-of-work Coloradans were excluded from an unemployment benefit that is now ending early
Keep reading to learn about free job training, who’s hiring in Colorado and why some unemployment cases remain are still on hold months later
November 18, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
November 4, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about a virtual hiring event.
October 28, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
GUEST COLUMN: Community must work its way out of the pandemic – by Lance Bolton, Oct 21, 2020
The pandemic has infected our local economy as it has infected the world. The worst response to the economic sludge we find ourselves in is complacency. Helplessness. That feeling that there’s nothing we can do so why do anything. I get it. But before that helpless feeling paralyzes you, look around. Inspiration about how to get moving again is all around us.
October 21, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
October 14, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about how the job market is doing.
October 7, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
September 30, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights a couple hiring events and some job openings.
September 23, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
“Skills-based hiring practices were a huge time saver” How focusing on skills helped one organization fill urgent contact tracer roles – by Skillful
September 21, 2020 – The pandemic has created a pressing need for thousands of people across the country to work as contact tracers to help notify, interview, and advise those who may have been in close contact to patients with confirmed or probable COVID-19.
September 16, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
Job hunts changing due to COVID-19 – by Zach Hillstorm
Sep 11, 2020 – Amid soaring unemployment and major economic upheavals, those searching for employment are facing many uncertainties. The pandemic is not only narrowing job availability, but it’s also changing the types of careers people are seeking and the ways in which businesses pursue employees.
Workforce Center offers employee training grants – by Jeanne Davant
Sep 10, 2020 – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering grants for employers who want to train their current employees. Funded by $108,000 the Workforce Center has received through the federal Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act, the grants must be used to provide training to employees to retain a skilled workforce or avert the need for layoffs.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center offering $108,000 in training grants – by Wayne Heilman wayneh@gazette.com
September 9, 2020 – The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering $108,000 in grants to Colorado Springs area companies to provide training for employees to retain a skilled workforce or avert layoffs. Employers must apply for the grants by Sept. 23, with winners selected by Oct. 1 and training to be completed by Feb. 26.
September 9, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
Colorado reports lowest unemployment claims since March – by Alexis Dominguez
September 3, 2020 – COLORADO SPRINGS — The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment announced Thursday that the state received the lowest number of unemployment claims since the pandemic hit in mid-March.
September 2, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about employee development training grants and how the job market is doing.
August 26, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
August 12, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
August 5, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
July 30, 2020 – KRDO Afternoon News
After being closed for nearly 3 months because of COVID, the Pikes Peak Work Force Center has relocated to a new facility and reopened to job seekers! The timing couldn’t be better according to PPWFC’s Becca Tonn.
Changes expected soon for unemployment compensation recipients in Colorado, U.S.
July 27, 2020 – COLORADO SPRINGS — Many people receiving unemployment benefits because of the COVID-19 pandemic will receive significantly less starting this week, after the weekly $600 federal payment for individuals expired July 25.
July 22, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
The $600 federal unemployment benefit is ending.
July 22, 2020 – by @gadgetress
Here’s what that means for out-of-work Coloradans. The state added 100,000 workers to the labor force in June, a recovery of about 37% of jobs lost read more …
July 17, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center opens temporary location to serve more people
1049 N. Academy Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
July 9, 2020 – by KRDO News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — With a high number of people looking for work in the state, Pikes Peak Workforce Center in Colorado Springs is setting up a temporary location to serve more residents.
July 8, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the job market.
Pikes Peak Workforce Center opens temporary location for job searching
July 7, 2020 – by
COLORADO SPRINGS —The Pikes Peak Workforce Center announced they have opened a temporary location to serve job seekers in person. Appointments are needed for these services. Continue article …
Temporary location opens in Colorado Springs for Pikes Peak Workforce Center
July 7, 2020 – by Brenda Argueta
COLORADO SPRINGS — The Pikes Peak Workforce Center announced Tuesday it has opened a temporary location to help those searching for job opportunities in person. Continue article …
July 1, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the job market.
BEST IN BUSINESS 2020: Business Services
1. Pikes Peak Workforce Center
July 1, 2020 – by Staff Writer
COLORADO SPRINGS — Best HR Firm
Since the days of the Great Depression, workforce centers across the country have helped businesses and job seekers connect.
June 24, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings.
Program bridging gap between military, civilian jobs Course bridges gap between military, civilian jobs
June 21, 2020 – by Jessica Barreto
COLORADO SPRINGS — This time, we are featuring Prep Connect 360, a free program that’s helping service members find a job as they transition back into civilian life. Read more …
June 17, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Ex-convict, disabled vet shares job success story
One man shares how he was able to find his path to success thanks to resources from the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
June 15, 2020 – by Jessica Barreto
COLORADO SPRINGS — This pandemic has impacted us all in different ways, but one thing is certain: It continues to be our mission here at news5 to work … more …
June 10, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Becca Tonn with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Teens face uncertain job market for seasonal work
Summertime blues
June 10, 2020 – By Pam Zubeck @PZubeck
It’s hard to say with authority what kind of job market teens looking for summer work will encounter in the summer of COVID-19, because no local agency tracks that employment demographic specifically. Read more …
Jobs Right Now: How to get your career going again 
June 8, 2020 – by: Claudia Garofalo
It’s Jobs Right Now week on Living Local. This morning, Traci Marques, CEO and Executive Director of Pikes Peak Workforce Center, joins us read more …
June 3, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the job market.
Tips on finding jobs for recent college graduates
May 29, 2020 – by: Daniela Leon
May 27, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
May 20, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
El Paso County sets aside $14 million of federal coronavirus aid for economic recovery
By Mary Shinn, mary.shinn@gazette.com
May 19, 2020 – El Paso County expects to spend $14 million of its federal coronavirus aid on economic recovery, much of it through direct grants to businesses to help them recover financially from pandemic-related closures. Read more …
May 13, 2020 – Covid in Colorado Recovery & Relief, Part 3: How to handle the historic unemployment – by KRDO News
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) — Every evening this week, KRDO is speaking with local experts in Colorado to get answers about the status of the recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic.
May 6, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
May 7, 2020 – Community Forum On Coronavirus Crisis – by Rick Langenberg
Community and Regional Leaders Offer Advice For Battling Coronavirus Threat
A wide range of regional and local leaders partook in a lively all-virtual webinar, hosted by the Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce last week, to discuss ways to combat the coronavirus epidemic. Read more …
May 6, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the job market.
Ask an Expert: Am I required to seek employment after filing for unemployment benefits?
Posted: May 1, 2020 / 03:09 PM MDT – by: Christina Dawidowicz
COLORADO SPRINGS — FOX21 Digital NOW is taking your coronavirus concerns directly to the experts, to get your lingering questions answered. FOX21 turned to Traci Marques, CEO of Pikes Peak Workforce: Read more …
April 29, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
How to gain work experience to launch your career – By: Jessica Barreto – April 27, 2020
EL PASO COUNTY — Job searches are never fun and many of you have been forced to think outside the box.
But we want you to know there is a way forward as we all rebound. So, we’re sharing how you can gain more job experience to get a leg up. … read more
Working from home: The future for many businesses
“Business has forever been changed” By: Colette Bordelon – April 26, 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS — Operating under the stay-at-home order has forced many businesses to work from home. The experience may lead to some changes in how businesses proceed once the public health restrictions are lifted. … Read more
April 25, 2020 – KRDO Newsradio – The Veteran’s Voice with Mike Lewis
Leading experts with Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center and Pikes Peak Workforce Center join Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center as they share the effect COVID-19 … read more
Businesses, workers seek COVID relief
By Jeanne Davant – April 24, 2020
One of the most unpleasant tasks confronting employers during the COVID-19 pandemic is laying off employees.
Besides the pain of having to break up what often is a workplace family, employers must negotiate new unemployment and assistance rules to make sure they handle layoffs, continue article …
Virtual job fair currently offering hundreds of jobs in Colorado – By: Jessica Barreto – April 22, 2020
SOUTHERN COLORADO — As part of our efforts to help you rebound from this pandemic, we’re sharing some free online resources available to anyone currently looking for a job. The Pikes Peak Workforce Center says they’re helping folks … continue article
Workers and business leaders getting help to rebound Pikes Peak Workforce Center taking 175 calls a day, by: Patrick Nelson
COLORADO SPRINGS — As our healthcare heroes push forward in the battle against the coronavirus, Colorado’s small businesses and workers are hoping they’ll soon see a rebound in an uncertain economy. Continue article
April 22, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Answering questions about navigating unemployment insurance – April 21, 2020 – By: Patrick Nelson
Pikes Peak Workforce Center can help 719.667.3700
COLORADO SPRINGS – Leaders at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center understand many people are trying to figure out unemployment insurance … continue article
April 21, 2020 – ‘It’s An Aha Moment:’ Coronavirus Effects On Workforce In Pikes Peak Region – By Elena Rivera
KRCC’s Elena Rivera spoke with Executive Director Traci Marques on workforce changes and community resources during COVID-19.
WP Chamber Going to Bat For Local Businesses and Employees During COVID-19 Crisis – By Trevor Phipps
April 19, 2020 – During the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce organization has been working hard to provide local businesses resources. Continue article …
April 15, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Patience required: Colorado unemployment applications booming – Apr 10, 2020 updated 7:06 PM, By: Bill Folsom
COLORADO SPRINGS — The economic impact of the coronavirus cannot be ignored. The number of people filing for unemployment is rising faster than the number of confirmed cases.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Pikes Peak Workforce Center is hosting a spring virtual job fair from April 8-30th for job seekers 18 and older. This job fair will feature more than 50 companies that are hiring now or in the next month.
COLORADO SPRINGS – Pikes Peak Workforce Center starts virtual job fair
April 8, 2020 – By Willis Scott
In a time when many people are out of work, Pikes Peak Workforce Center is hosting a Spring Virtual Job Fair from April 8 – 30, for job seekers ages 18 and older.
This Spring Job Fair features more than 50 companies that are essential businesses hiring now or in the next month.
April 8, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and a virtual job fair.
Greater Woodland Park Chamber to host business resource webinar
April 7, 2020 – Breeanna Jent
The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Teller County Business Resource Webinar this week to assist with the latest information in layoffs, continue article
April 1, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Traci Marques from the Pikes Peak Work Force Center talks about looking for a job during COVID-19.
Loans, grants available for struggling small businesses – Mar 27, 2020 – By: Caiti Blase
COLORADO SPRINGS — With the $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus bill passed into law there’s about $350 billion that will go toward loans for small businesses.
Colorado initial unemployment claims continue to surge
Hundreds lined up to get the opportunity to apply for jobs at King Soopers at the store at Constitution Avenue and Marksheffel Road on Monday. Many of those waiting had lost their jobs because of COVID-19 closures.
COVID-19 update for March 27. City could furlough, cut pay of workers.
Here’s where the jobs are in Colorado as unemployment surges during coronavirus’ economic meltdown
March 25, 2020 – KRDO Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some job openings and how to prepare for virtual job fairs.
Woodland Park chamber takes leadership approach to help businesses weather coronavirus mandates
Mar 23, 2020 – Breeanna Jent | breeanna.jent@pikespeaknewspapers.com
As news regarding the novel coronavirus changes swiftly, the Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce is taking steps, continue article
March 20, 2020 – The Extra: Business Edition with Ted Robertson – Help for Business in Troubling Times with Erica Romero
Through the Great Depression into modern times, the Pikes Peak Work Force Center has been there to offer assistance to businesses, employers and those looking for work in the best and worst of times. Erica Romero, Team Lead for PPWFC’s Business Relations Team, has important information for you.
COVID-19 puts strain on Colorado’s unemployment
What to do for individuals, small businesses
March 19, 2020 – KRDO Afternoon News with Ted Robertson
The Pikes Peak Small Business Development Center and the Pikes Peak Workforce Center have collaborated to provide our small business community the latest information in small business emergency response. Sponsored by the Colorado Springs Business Journal.
March 18, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
March 17, 2020 – By Mary Shinn,
Nearly 7,000 Colorado workers applied for unemployment benefits through the state Tuesday after the coronavirus sparked the temporary closures of many businesses and the governor ordered restaurants and bars to close their dining areas.
March 11, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
March 4, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Jobs Wednesday focused on a Young Adult Jobs Fair coming up Thursday, March 12th, 2:30p-5:30p at the southeast YMCA.
What job-seekers need to know to prepare, what they can expect when they get there, and how parents and guardians can best support them. Listen to our podcast with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
March 1, 2020, Public Affairs Office
Career fair connects Soldiers, employers – by Scott Prater, Mountaineer staff
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Representative with the U.S. Forest Service provide information about the USFS, and the types of positions open in the organization, to attendees at the Connect with a Vet Hiring Event Feb. 20, 2020, at the William “Bill” Reed Special Events Center. (Photo by Scott Prater)
February 26, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
February 19, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
KRDO’s Morning News – February 12, 2020
Traci Marques from the Pikes Peak Work Force Center talks about an upcoming job fair at Fort Carson. Two big grants to help some local businesses grow, and a lot more.
Amazon buys Colorado Springs Airport site for massive distribution center, 1,000-plus jobs coming
February 13, 2020 – By Wayne Heilman
Securing its future in the city, Amazon has bought land at the Colorado Springs Airport where it will build a 4-million-square-foot distribution and sorting center, a commercial project that will be one of the city’s biggest ever and one that could propel additional development at the airport’s business park. Continue to article
February 5, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
January 29, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
January 22, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
January 15, 2020 – KRDO’s Morning News
Crystal Volmer with the Pikes Peak Workforce Center highlights some upcoming hiring events and job openings.
KRDO’s Morning News – January 8, 2020
Traci Marques from the Pikes Peak Workforce Center talks about the Employment Development Grant. Applications are being accepted now. Don’t miss out on the two upcoming info sessions.
January 6, 2020 – The Extra with Renae Roberts
Skillful 103 & 104 are now at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center. Becca Tonn and Erica Romero talk about the next class in this free training, focusing on selection and onboarding, and employee retention, for businesses, recruiters, etc.
January 4, 2020 –
By Wayne Heilman, wayneh@gazette.com
Pikes Peak Workforce Center offering $110,000 in training grants
The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is offering $110,000 in grants to Colorado Springs employers for training existing employees.
