Jefferson County Public Library and the Jefferson County Workforce Center have partnered to launch the eTrain Mobile Training Lab, which will bring valuable career building services to the residents of Jefferson County, as well as those in Clear Creek and Gilpin Counties. Currently, there is no other mobile service like this in the metro area.
Equipped with eight computer stations, the eTrain will provide free access to many helpful databases and will be staffed by a knowledgeable instructor who can provide assistance to patrons.
“The current economic situation has had a major impact on library services and we are seeing more people turning to us to improve their technical skills and take advantage of the career-building resources we have,” said Online & Outreach Library Manager Cindy Phillips. “This collaborative effort between the Library and Workforce Center allows us to reach even more people by taking our services directly into the community.”
The eTrain will not only bring valuable resources to those in the midst of a career search, but it will support local businesses by providing growth opportunities to job seekers. This one-of-a-kind training lab serves as a classroom, an assessment center and a registration hub, meeting the plethora of needs that exist in the community.
"The eTrain is a way to support our business community with another talent development tool,” said Mary Russell, director of Jefferson County Workforce Division. “Think of it as a classroom on wheels which allows us to bring more services to more people. We are excited about the endless possibilities of this partnership with the Jefferson County Public Library."
If you are a not-for-profit group or organization and would like more information or to schedule an eTrain class from Jefferson County Public Library, please contact Stacy McKenzie, program and education coordinator, at 303-275-6236 or smckenzi@jefferson.lib.co.us.
If you are a business or non-profit organization and would like more information or to schedule an eTrain workshop from Jefferson County Workforce Center, please contact Linda Sollars at lsollars@jeffco.us.
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About Jefferson County Public Library
Jefferson County Public Library (JCPL) works to enrich the quality of life for all people in the county by providing resources for information, education and recreation. JCPL is the second largest library in the state of Colorado and in the Rocky Mountain region. A JCPL library card is the key to a network of 10 libraries and a Bookmobile offering books, periodicals, CDs and DVDs, as well as computer and Internet resources. For more information contact your local library or the Jefferson County Public Library's Promotions & Marketing Office at 303-275-2234 or visit http://jefferson.lib.co.us.
About Jefferson County Workforce Center
The Jefferson County Workforce Center is committed to strengthening our community by promoting safety, stability and independence, preparing individuals for successful career transitions and ensuring a quality workforce for our business and future industry needs. For more information visit: www.jeffcoworkforce.org.
