Southwest Workforce Area
The Southwest Workforce Area includes the Colorado counties of Archuleta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma and San Juan. As part of Colorado's Department of Labor and Employment, our mission is to connect Coloradans with meaningful employment, and businesses with talented Coloradans. Our goal is thriving local economies with a strong workforce at the center. We have two offices located in the region, staffed by skilled experts who are ready to help job-seekers and businesses with their employment and workforce goals. You can learn more about workforce development, and our services, in the links below.
Employer Services
Workforce Centers and their business services staff support local employers in their recruitment, retention and ongoing staffing needs through a wide array of services.
Job Seeker Services
Whether you are looking for a new job, a better job, or are just wondering what possibilities are out there, we are here to help. Our career coaches are experts in conducting a successful job search. Looking for work is work - let us help!
Unemployment Services
Workforce Centers do not handle unemployment claims. For all unemployment-related questions, please contact the Unemployment Division of the Colorado Department of Labor & Employment by calling 1-800-388-5515 or click the link below. Workforce Centers are able to assist with re-employment services, including the requirement that those receiving unemployment be registered in Connecting Colorado.
We can also support you in completing work search activities required for those collecting unemployment, and are here to help you on the path toward a new job or a new career.
Whether you are looking for a new job, a better job, or are just wondering what opportunities out there, we are here to help. Our career coaches are experts in conducting a successful job search. Looking for work is work - let us help!
Data & Reports
Workforce Centers and their business services staff support local employers in their recruitment, retention and ongoing staffing needs using a wide array of data sources to evaluate your local and regional labor markets.
