Career Exploration 

My Colorado Journey 

• New statewide career exploration/planning platform that is the successor to College In Colorado. Connects individuals to work, education and support services exploration and action planning.
• Tools and resources available on platform: CareersInColorado; Career Pathways; Money 101; Interest survey; College Admissions Tool for Colorado; College Opportunity Fund.
• https://www.mycoloradojourney.com/journey

 Careers In Colorado 

• Careers In Colorado is now incorporated into the MyColoradoJourney platform.
• Find careers and career pathways in growing Colorado industries
• https://www.mycoloradojourney.com/journey/tools/careers#/home

My Next Move – O*NET Interest Profiler

• Can help you find out what your interests are and how they relate to the world of work. You can find out what you like to do.
• https://www.mynextmove.org/explore/ip

 Finding Job/Starting Careers 

National Reach

 National Job Boards:

• indeed: https://www.indeed.com/
• Monster: https://www.monster.com/
• ZipRecruiter: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/ 

U.S. Department of Labor – Apprenticeship Finder

• https://www.apprenticeship.gov/ 

Colorado Focused Sites

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment – Connecting Colorado 

• Connecting Colorado is part of a state and county-run system that delivers immediate, tangible results for your future. You can post your résumé, apply for a specific job or do a self-directed job search through our jobs database.
• https://www.connectingcolorado.com/#

Colorado Department of Labor and Employment – Jobs & Training

• Finding a Job / Career Help / Training
• https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdle/jobs-training

Colorado Apprenticeship Information

CO Department of Labor and Employment partners with the local workforce system, US Department of Labor, and other state agencies to implement a high-quality registered apprenticeship system – Apprenticeships, Events, Partners: https://cdle.colorado.gov/apprenticeship

General directory – list of apprenticeship programs in Colorado: https://cdle.colorado.gov/apprenticeship-directory

 Andrew Hudson’s Jobs List: https://andrewhudsonsjobslist.com/ 

Non-Profit Jobs – Colorado Non-Profit Association: https://www.coloradononprofits.org/careers/nonprofit-jobs

State of Colorado Job Opportunities: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado

Youth Focused Opportunities

CareerWise Colorado 

• Modern youth apprenticeship system in Colorado in which youth at participating high schools connect with employers
• https://www.careerwisecolorado.org/

Mile High Youth Corps

• Nonprofit organization established in 1992 to give youth ages 16 to 24 a chance to earn an income and learn hands-on job skills while serving in their communities.
• https://www.milehighyouthcorps.org/

City Year Denver

• Supporting the development, growth and success of students in systemically under resourced schools. City Year AmeriCorps Member Role: Student Success Coach.  Between ages 18-25 by 7/1/2020 with HS diploma or GED equivalent.
• https://www.cityyear.org/

Employment Trends

Colorado LMI Gateway

• Labor market profiles; Data trends – wages, demographics
• https://www.colmigateway.com

Occupational Outlook Handbook

• Information on the hundreds of occupations that provide the majority of jobs in the USA
• https://www.bls.gov/ooh/

Local Workforce

Denver Economic Development & Opportunity

• Denver Workforce Services serves as a comprehensive employment and training resource for jobseekers and employers throughout Denver.
  • Free training and workshops / Job Fairs and Hiring Events
• Three physical Locations:
  • Denver Workforce Center – Westside, 1200 Federal Blvd., 1st Floor 80204, (Denver Human Services building) 720.930.4331
  • Denver Workforce Center – Montbello, 4685 Peoria St., Suite 251 80239, (Arie P. Taylor building) 720.930.4063
  • Denver Workforce Center – DEN (Denver International Airport), 8500 Peña Blvd., 5th Floor 80249, (Main terminal building) 303.342.2590 

• https://www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/denver-office-of-economic-development/jobs-employers.html

Virtual Job Shadow 

• Career Exploration for Every Stage of Development – video-based career planning platform. Used by numerous high schools and local workforce centers (available through Connecting Colorado).
  • o   Setting up new account: https://www.virtualjobshadow.com/vs3/portals/license/login/46B55CE4-7C48-4789-9D24-4E2B9D0355A8/