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 Questions House Lawmakers' Failure to Take Up Watershed-Relief Funding
Wednesday, January 2, 2013Legislation Would Have Helped Colorado Communities Confront Lasting Effects of 2012 Wildfires -
Udall Heralds Successful Effort to Extend Wind Production Tax Credit
Wednesday, January 2, 2013Credit Supports Colorado Workers, Pursuit of True Energy Security -
Udall Welcomes Bipartisan Agreement to Protect Middle Class, Pledges to Pursue Long-Term Fiscal Solution in 2013
Tuesday, January 1, 2013Deal Includes Extension of Wind Production Tax Credit, Which Udall Championed -
Colorado Lawmakers Welcome Senate Passage of Bill to Boost Watershed Protection Funds
Friday, December 28, 2012If Passed by House, Bill Will Help Address Damage from Summer Wildfires
Regional Blog
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One Step Closer to Protecting Colorado Water, Remediating Our Mining Legacy
Wednesday, December 19, 2012Our great state - and much of Colorado's history - began with a mining boom. However, this heritage, literally the state's foundation, left behind 7,000 abandoned mine sites and the toxic runoff they often create. These sites, the legacy of past decades of irresponsible mining, today threaten the foundation of much of our outdoor economy and what makes our state great: our land and water.
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Live-Streamed Conversation with Energy Secretary Chu
Tuesday, December 18, 2012In an effort to keep this discussion going, I will be joining Energy Secretary Steven Chu on Wednesday for a live-streamed discussion about the wind PTC, renewable energy and our pursuit of an all-of-the-above energy strategy.
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Compromise isn't a dirty word
Wednesday, December 12, 2012Two weeks ago, small-business owner Lisa Goodbee, president of Goodbee & Associates in Centennial, and 14 other small-business owners met with President Obama in Washington, D.C. They asked him to continue working with Congress to reach a balanced deal that fixes our budget.
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Leading the way toward energy independence
Tuesday, December 4, 2012What do GPS, flat-screen televisions and the Internet have in common? Before each became commonly available consumer goods, they were developed by the military. Alternative fuels are on the cusp of similar cutting-edge development.
