The Colorado Department of Human Services provides several types of employment assistance across a number of divisions. Read the descriptions below to see if one of our programs fits your needs.
CDHS does not provide unemployment benefits. Visit the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's website for unemployment resources.
Colorado Employment First
Colorado Employment First promotes self-sufficiency and independence by preparing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for employment through job-seeking skills training, work experience and monthly job-search support activities. To be eligible, you must be a SNAP recipient.
ReHire Colorado
ReHire Colorado is a transitional employment program that combines wage-paying work, job-skills training and supportive services to help individuals successfully re-enter the workforce and Colorado businesses connect with high-quality talent. ReHire serves as a bridge between local job seekers and businesses.
CW STEP
The Colorado Works Subsidized Training and Employment Program (CW STEP) helps connect at-risk populations who are eligible for basic cash assistance from Colorado Works (Colorado's federally funded program providing temporary cash assistance for needy families) with crucial professional work experience and opportunity.
Senior employment
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) participants are provided a minimum wage while learning new skills and improving their opportunity to become employed. Employment training takes place at nonprofit and government agencies such as libraries, senior centers, schools and parks.