Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

📢 Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediary applications are open!

Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries are experienced experts that help grow Colorado's Registered Apprenticeship System ⚙️ to get more people into high-demand careers and power our workforce 💡

🎥 Learn more at Apprenticeship Colorado's upcoming webinar
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/EgP1sG-UQiywrAAgD1FYVA #/registration

🔗 And on their website: https://apprenticeship.colorado.gov/partners/qualified-apprenticeship-intermediaries

Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries | Apprenticeship Apprenticeship Colorado recognizes Qualified Apprenticeship Intermediaries (QAIs) for their contributions to our dynamic Registered Apprenticeship system as a strategy to accelerate the growth of high-quality job opportunities in the state and to attract new talent to in-demand occupations. Once rec...

Mark your calendars! The Colorado Disability Opportunity Office is hosting a statewide celebration to celebrate Disability Pride Month this July, and you’re invited! Join us on Saturday, July 18 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Atlantis Community, Inc.

In the meantime, you can show your and help us build a by exploring the featured locations on the Colorado Digital Disability Passport here: google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1K5BYP9BokVxaVy3T1q1187H7C5AbFgg&ll=39.772898777380846%2C-104.52792361484374&z=9

Ok so grab your friends, get to your local Workforce Center, and find out what's out there!

Looking for a summer gig? ☀️ The Governor’s Summer Job Hunt (GSJH) is here to help! Our free referral service connects young adults (ages of 16 - 24) with employers across dozens of industries across Colorado. Find remote or local openings that fit your interests at: https://cdle.colorado.gov/jobs-training/youth/gsjh

Congratulations to our friends at the Office of Tourism for their incredible work making Colorado a welcoming place for everyone!

May 21 is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! Today, we join this annual recognition of the importance of access and inclusion for the more than one billion people worldwide who live with disabilities.

In Colorado, we are leading the way and supporting accessible travel. Our Colorado Tourism Office (CTO) partners with Wheel the World on the Accessible Travel Program, which helps destinations assess, improve, and promote accessibility for travelers with disabilities and their companions. To date, over 300 sites across 10 destinations are now accessibility verified, highlighting our state’s commitment to inclusive tourism experiences. Learn more about the Accessible Travel Program in our latest story. 👇
https://oedit.colorado.gov/blog-post/colorado-for-all-paving-the-way-for-accessible-travel?utm_campaign=OEDIT+Website&utm_content=1779375629&utm_medium=Colorado+Office+of+Economic+Development+and+International+Trade&utm_source=facebook

📢 We’re looking for new voices! Join the State Rehabilitation Council and help shape employment services for individuals with disabilities in Colorado.

🤝 Collaborate, advise, and make a difference. We need diverse perspectives from advocates, business leaders, and community members.

Our open seats include:
🌟 At Large: This position fills the gaps our mandated seats and offers a unique perspective within the disability community
🌟 Behavioral Health: This position typically works in the behavioral health community or is someone with lived experience
🌟 Business, Labor, and Industry: This position bridges the gap between Voc Rehab and the job market, representing private industry, union or trade associations, and/or chamber of commerce members.

🔗 Apply by May 20 to secure your seat - be sure to select “rehabilitation advisory council, state” https://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/boards-commissions-application

📢 We’re looking for new voices! Join the State Rehabilitation Council and help shape employment services for individuals with disabilities in Colorado.

🤝 Collaborate, advise, and make a difference. We need diverse perspectives from advocates, business leaders, and community members.

Our open seats include:
🌟 At Large: This position fills the gaps our mandated seats and offers a unique perspective within the disability community
🌟 Behavioral Health: This position typically works in the behavioral health community or is someone with lived experience
🌟 Business, Labor, and Industry: This position bridges the gap between Voc Rehab and the job market, representing private industry, union or trade associations, and/or chamber of commerce members.

🔗 Apply by March 20 to secure your seat - be sure to select “rehabilitation advisory council, state” https://governorsoffice.colorado.gov/governor/boards-commissions-application

Does early benefits planning lead to better jobs? 💼

Colorado DVR is sharing new data on how early intervention impacts wages, hours worked, and long-term stability. Join the next NEON webinar to see the results of our latest approach to benefits planning!

We’ll explore:

📈 Wages & Hours: The impact of early planning.

⚖️ The Difference: Outcomes for those with vs. without services.

🛠️ The Strategy: How to mitigate barriers to employment.

🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SV1VtBZZQZKuf1OALdPEqw #/registration

It is Public Service Recognition Week! Thank you to everyone who works towards ensuring a Colorado for All!! 🎉🎉🎉

Colorado is one of the best places for people with disabilities to live and work, thanks in part to our fabulous staff and partners of the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment! Want to thank someone? Drop your kudos below! 👇