September is Workforce Development Month, a month committed to helping job seekers explore careers and assisting local businesses with their talent development.

Part of a statewide network, Jefferson County Workforce Center connects job seekers with companies looking for talent in the Jefferson, Gilpin and Clear Creek County areas. Last year the center helped over 52,691 job seekers with some form of career transition.

During this challenging economic time, Jefferson County Workforce Center is creating winning solutions. During the month of September, special events are taking place in recognition of this month.

• The 9th Annual E3 Career and Resource Fair is Thursday, September 9 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Colorado Convention Center. E3 stands for Education, Employment, and Economic Growth and is a job fair for the unemployed, underemployed, or those looking to change careers.
• More than 80 employers will be in attendance, representing opportunities across Colorado. Participants are encouraged to bring a resume.
• Many other resources will also be available including resume critiquing, workshops on job readiness, speakers and presentations on topics such as social media.
• Another Jefferson County Workforce Center program, Destination Employment, a three-day intensive workshop for dislocated workers, give job seekers opportunities to hone in on their job search skills and focus on marketing themselves in this challenging job market.
• Topics include:
• How to Fine-Tune Job Search Techniques
• Create Your Own Marketing Plan
• Updating your Resume, and
• Mock Interviewing.

For more information about the Jefferson County Workforce Center or Workforce Development Month events and activities, visit www.jeffcoworkforce.org or call 303-271-4700. A full calendar of local events taking place across the state is online at www.coworkforce.com/wd.