Workforce Colorado/Pikes Peak Workforce Center

10/12/2026

The Fall 2026 Career Pathways Summit, convened by the Pikes Peak Business & Education Alliance (PPBEA) is happening in November!

The summit brings educators and industry representatives together to strengthen career pathways and help students prepare for opportunities in our region.

Monday, November 2, 2026
4:00–6:30 p.m.
Liberty High School
8720 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920

10/07/2026

Today is the day! Our first Wednesday Job Fair is today, October 7th, from 10am-1pm. You can find more information about the event and attending employers at https://ppwfc.org/job-fairs/

10/01/2026

Have you recently been laid off? Find out how we can support you during this time. Whether it is connecting you to employers through job fairs, offering practical resources such as computers, or finding out how to further your career through training, come see us!

09/30/2026

We are proud to share our Workforce Hero, Darlene Wolford! Over the past seven years, Darlene has led one of the most effective Incumbent Worker Training programs in the state—locally known as the Employee Development Fund. Her leadership has consistently positioned the region as a top performer, demonstrating her ability to design and execute programs that deliver measurable results. Please join us is congratulating Darlene!

Throughout Workforce Development Month, we’re celebrating the professionals who dedicate their careers to helping people find opportunity and helping communities build stronger futures. Today, we’re honored to recognize eight more Workforce Heroes who have been nominated by their peers:

Antoinette Boyd, Maryville University
Darlene Wolford, Workforce Colorado/Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Ja’Queta Gatling, Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center
Liliana Fregoso Gonzalez, Career Team
Marianna Mieloian, Career Team
Giselle Kalamba, Forward Service Corporation
Nayeli Arredondo, Clackamas County Health, Housing and Human Services
Micaela Pearson, Career Team

Each of these professionals represents the heart of workforce development: a commitment to people, a passion for possibility, and a belief in the power of opportunity. Please join NAWDP in celebrating these Workforce Heroes and workforce professionals across the country who are changing lives every day! Learn more about these individuals at https://www.nawdp.org/what-is-workforce-development/workforce-development-month/

Created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry to a growing national economy.

09/29/2026

There is still time to attend the Apprenticeship Career Expo. The event is at the Trojan Arena, 10725 Trojan Point in Fountain and open until 1pm today!

09/25/2026

We are excited to share that our own Cathy Cimino, Workforce Development Team Lead, has been recognized as a Workforce Hero! Cathy works tirelessly to find solutions, remove barriers, and connect people with the resources they need to succeed. Congratulations Cathy and all of the other heroes!

Some people don’t just connect others to opportunity; they champion them along the way. This Workforce Development Month, we’re celebrating eight Workforce Heroes whose peers recognized them for the meaningful work they do:

Carina Hernandez, Career Team
Tiffanie Reeves, Bluegrass Area Development District
Rhoda Simmons, Career Team
Austin Shipley, Career Team
Anais Muheiddin, Workforce Development Center, City of Alexandria, VA
Cathy Cimino, Workforce Colorado/Pikes Peak Workforce Center
Quiera Taylor, Humanim
Samantha Bradford, Career Team

Through their dedication and commitment, they’re helping individuals pursue their goals, employers build their teams, and communities grow stronger. Today, we celebrate these champions and the difference they make every day! Learn more about these individuals at https://www.nawdp.org/what-is-workforce-development/workforce-development-month/

Created in 2005 by the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP), Workforce Development Month raises awareness about the importance of the workforce industry to a growing national economy.

09/25/2026

Wow! We are so thankful to be named a Best in Business Award Winning Team 🎉 Thank you to the Southern Colorado Business Forum & Digest.

09/24/2026

Save the date, the USAA Veterans and Community Job Fair is on Tuesday, November 10, 2026! This event will be held at the Colorado Springs Event Center, we will be updating soon with registration and employer information!

09/23/2026

Our Open House this morning for Workforce Development Month!

09/23/2026

Today we had a wonderful turnout for our Workforce Development Open House! Our office is open to the public Mon-Fri 8-4:30, please stop by to get help with your job search or learn more about what we do!