Colorado Department of Labor and Employment

Congratulations to Denver Economic Development & Opportunity (DEDO), they have been awarded $5 million from the U.S. Department of Labor as part of the Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs grant program. In partnership with the Colorado Rural Workforce Consortium (CRWC), this grant will help DEDO expand infrastructure training with a focus on adding?opportunities in rural communities. You can read more about the funding: https://shorturl.at/81v8w

This week, CDLE adopted ID.me as the new login and identity verification system for MyUI+. All current, and new, claimants must verify with ID.me to use MyUI+. If you are an existing claimant, please verify your identity as soon as possible to ensure you can request and receive benefit payments. For claimants who need to request unemployment benefits for? September 29 to October 5, 2024, please verify with ID.me no later than October 12. Claimants who don’t complete payment requests on time will have their claim moved to inactive status. For more about the change to ID.me, visit our Verify with ID.me page. https://lnkd.in/gkduvAsx.?

Building on the Digital Access Plan, next steps for the Digital Equity team include: ?Support the creation of Regional Digital Inclusion Coalitions ?Support the creation & implementation of Regional Digital Equity Plans ?Build a network of funders of digital inclusion ?Create a digital inclusion innovation lab ?Map digital inclusion partner #digitalequity ??Join us in building a connected Colorado! Get your organization involved by filling out this form: https://lnkd.in/gwFsXgPR #DIW2024 #digitalequityNOW #digitalaccessforall #InternetForAll

Meet the faces of digital empowerment in Colorado! Our Digital Navigator Pilot Program has been helping community members gain essential tech skills. From job applications to career advancement, these stories show how digital literacy is key to building a more equitable Colorado. Watch now to see the impact of free tech assistance in our communities. Together, we're bridging the digital divide and creating opportunities for all. https://lnkd.in/gEbr4Bja #DIW2024 #digitalequityNOW #digitalaccessforall #InternetForAll

??We’re celebrating and recognizing Digital Inclusion Champions this week! ??These are the people who are on the ground and making a real difference in the digital inclusion space in Colorado! ??Congratulations to our Digital Inclusion Champions:?? ?? Gloria Padilla, Jewish Family Service of Colorado ??Heather Roberts, Weld County Department of Human Services Weld County Government ??Humberto Cruzado Novoa, Poudre School District ??Katie San Filippo, Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE), AmeriCorps Member ??Michael Gillett, Jewish Family Service of Colorado ?? Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) ?? Easterseals Colorado ??Jefferson County Public Library's Digital Literacy Program Team, PowerOn Jeffco! ?? Southern Ute Indian Tribe Digital Equity Team ??The The Arc of Northeast Colorado #DIW2024 #DigitalEquityNOW #DigitalAccessForAll #InternetForAll

Today, CDLE’s Unemployment Insurance Division began using ID.me as the new way for claimants to log into their MyUI+ accounts. All claimants will need to complete identity verification with ID.me to file and manage their claim, certify/request benefit payments, or make changes to their personal information. To learn more about the change and how to verify identity, visit: https://lnkd.in/gkduvAsx.

?Sabías que Colorado tiene Navegadores Digitales en todo el estado que ofrecen ayuda técnica GRATUITA? Los Navegadores están disponibles en el área Metropolitana de Denver y algunas zonas rurales. Consulta la Lista de sitios de Navegadores Digitales para obtener más información: https://lnkd.in/gT5nRncJ Solicita una cita llamando o enviando un mensaje de texto al 720-213-8430 o envía un formulario de referencia: https://bit.ly/DN-Services #DIW2024 #equidaddigitalAHORA #accesodigitalparatodos #InternetParaTodos

Did you know that Colorado has Digital Navigators across the state that offer FREE tech help? Navigators are available across the Denver Metro Area and some rural areas.? Check out the Digital Navigator Site List for more info: https://lnkd.in/gT5nRncJ Request an appointment by calling or texting 720-213-8430 or submit a referral form: https://bit.ly/DN-Services #DIW2024 #digitalequityNOW #digitalaccessforall #InternetForAll

Something new is coming! On October 10th, CDLE’s Unemployment Insurance Division is moving to ID.me as the new way to log in to your unemployment account. After we launch with ID.me, claimants will need to create an ID.me account and verify their identity to quickly get your payment request in for the week. For more information, check out the ID.me page on our website: https://lnkd.in/gkduvAsx.?

??It's Digital Inclusion Week! Colorado is taking big steps to connect ALL Coloradans to the digital world. We're teaming up with community partners to boost: ??Access to computers ??High-speed internet availability ??Digital skills training Exciting news??: We've launched Colorado's first-ever Digital Access Plan! This roadmap will help us measure progress and understand the digital equity needs across our state. Want to learn more? Check out the Digital Access Plan: https://lnkd.in/gxZxW2EE Let's build a connected Colorado together! ?? #DIW2024 #digitalequityNOW #digitalaccessforall #InternetForAll