Narrative: b. 1. A.

Colorado’s SCSEP will continue to take advantage of the unique resources available through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, and its statewide network of Workforce Centers, by utilizing WFC staff to assist in creating opportunities for participants of SCSEP. In addition to providing more opportunities to place participants, Colorado has a cadre of community recruiters who will regularly send applicants to SCSEP host agency sites, leveraging the efforts of SCSEP project directors. This gives SCSEP project directors unique recruitment opportunities in their local communities. Project directors are called upon to speak to local business leaders as part of the larger public/private partnership. Colorado will continue to send SCSEP participants to staff the WFC locations and collaborate with other WFC partners such as Veteran Services, Wagner-Peyser, and Vocational Rehabilitation to maximize participant referrals. 

The participants of SCSEP come to the program with highly developed soft skills, such as loyalty, strong work ethic, dependability, and honesty. However, many participants may need additional training on current technical and operational skills. 

The SCSEP Administrator will continue to work closely with all SCSEP providers in the State to identify and coordinate training opportunities. The WFCs play a pivotal role in training the participants. The State will ensure that the rural areas maintain a productive, cooperative effort with all of the agencies in the region through the libraries and non-profit sector.