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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 1 - DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-107) › Section 8-83-104 - State employment service

(1)
The Colorado state employment service is established as a section in the division. The division, through the section, shall establish and maintain free public employment offices in the number and locations as may be necessary for the proper administration of this article and for the purposes of performing the duties that are within the purview of the act of congress entitled "An Act To provide for the establishment of a national employment system and for cooperation with the States in the promotion of such system, and for other purposes.", approved June 6, 1933 (48 Stat. 113;
29 U.S.C. sec. 49 (c)
), as amended, and referred to in this section as the "federal act".
(2)
The division shall:
(a)
Cooperate with any official or agency of the United States having powers or duties under the provisions of the federal act, as amended, or under such other federal acts as may be created for similar purposes;
(b)
Cooperate with or enter into agreements with the railroad retirement board with respect to the establishment, maintenance, and use of free employment service facilities; and
(c)
Perform all acts necessary to secure to this state the benefits of the federal act, as amended, in the promotion and maintenance of a system of public employment offices.
(3)
The state accepts the provisions of the federal act, as amended, in conformity with section 4 of the federal act, and this state will observe and comply with the requirements of the federal act. The division is designated as the agency of this state for the purposes of the federal act. The division shall appoint such officers and employees of the Colorado state employment service as necessary for the proper administration of this article.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 80, § 6, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-106 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 1 - DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-107) › Section 8-83-105 - Personnel

Subject to other provisions of this article and the state personnel system regulations, the division is authorized to appoint, fix the compensation, and prescribe the duties and powers of such officers, accountants, attorneys, experts, and other persons as may be necessary in the performance of its duties. The division may delegate to any person so appointed such power as it deems reasonable and proper for the effective administration of this article. In its discretion, the division may bond any person handling moneys or signing checks under this article.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 80, § 6, effective June 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 1 - DIVISION OF EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-107) › Section 8-83-106 - Division - offer waiver of confidentiality for employment purposes

Notwithstanding the confidentiality requirements in section
8-72-107(1)
, the division may offer veterans and other persons seeking employment the opportunity to waive the confidentiality of certain information including the person's name, address, telephone number, and e-mail address so that the division may make available the waived information to bona fide employers seeking employees.
Added by 2013 Ch. 148,§ 2, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1123), ch. 148, p. 475, § 2, effective August 7.
For the legislative declaration in the 2013 act adding this section, see section 1 of chapter 148, Session Laws of Colorado 2013.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-201 - Short title

The short title of this part 2 is the "Colorado Career Advancement Act".
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 3, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 81, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 627, § 3, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-201 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-202 - Legislative declaration

(1)
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:
(a)
Passage of the federal "Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act",
29 U.S.C. sec. 3101
et seq., gives the state a unique opportunity to develop a work force program and employment system designed to meet the needs of employers, job seekers, and those who want to further their careers;
(b)
The federal act requires that training and employment programs be designed and managed at the local government level, where the needs of businesses and individuals are best understood;
(c)
The federal act requires the involvement of business, both to provide information and leadership and to play an active role in ensuring that the system prepares people for current and future jobs;
(d)
Passage of the federal act provided local governments with the control and flexibility to carry out the federal act's purposes, subject to the final authority and approval of the governor; and
(e)
Therefore, it is in the state's best interest to adopt the Colorado work force development program set forth in this part 2.
(2)
The general assembly recommends that:
(a)
To the extent possible, counties or multi-county areas integrate their work force development program sources of funding to maximize the resources available at the local level to provide the services authorized under this part 2; and
(b)
As the responsibility for implementing work force programs continues to be devolved to local governments, Title I moneys identified for state administration of programs implemented at the local level be as specified in Title I of the federal "Workforce Investment Act of 1998".
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 4, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 81, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1)(a), (1)(e), and (2)(a) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 627, § 4, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-202 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-204 - Work force development program - legislative declaration - purposes

(1)
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that this part 2 is adopted pursuant to the requirements of the federal act and is intended to comply with the federal act's express requirements for participants in the operation of work force development programs.
(2)
The purposes of this part 2 are to:
(a)
Establish a central, coordinated delivery system at the local or regional level through which any citizen may look for a job, explore work preparation and career development services, and access a range of employment, training, and occupational education programs offering their services through local or regional work force development programs;
(b)
Develop strategies and policies that encourage job training, education and literacy, and vocational programs;
(c)
Consolidate and coordinate programs and services to ensure a more streamlined and flexible work force development system at the local or regional level;
(d)
Establish single contact points for employers; and
(e)
Allow counties increased responsibility for the administration of the work force development program, including determination of any expenditures of TANF funds for the purpose of cash contributions to infrastructure of the one-stop delivery system or delivery contracts. Counties are encouraged to include all the partners outlined in the federal act.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 6, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 83, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1), (2)(a), and (2)(e) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 629, § 6, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-204 as it existed prior to 2012.
"TANF", referenced in this section, is the temporary assistance for needy families program. For more information regarding this program, see article 2 of title 26.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-206 - Local elected officials - function - authority

The local elected officials shall maintain a strong role in all phases and levels of implementation of the federal act. The local elected officials of a work force development area, upon favorable recommendation of the work force board, are authorized to award contracts for the administration, implementation, or operation of any aspect of the work force development program to any appropriate public, private, or nonprofit entity in accordance with applicable county regulations and federal law; except that Wagner-Peyser funds shall not be used to award contracts to private or nonprofit entities.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 8, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 84, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 631, § 8, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-206 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-207 - Local work force development boards - authority - functions

Local work force development boards are subject to this part 2 and the federal act. Local work force development boards operate for a federally designated work force development area.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 9, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 84, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 631, § 9, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-207 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-208 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Implementation - local plans

(1)
(a)
The Colorado work force development program shall be administered according to the state four-year plan prepared in accordance with the local plans created pursuant to this section. Each local work force development area shall submit a plan that meets the requirements of this section to the governor for approval.
(b)
The rural consortium work force development board shall develop a local plan that consists of a compilation of local plans submitted by each subarea board. The rural consortium work force development board shall ensure that the local plan for the consortium area, in total, meets the requirements specified in this section and shall submit such plan to the governor for approval. Subarea boards within the rural consortium work force development area shall submit local plans to the rural consortium work force development board for approval.
(c)
The details of the local plans must be in accordance with federal law.
(2) to (4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183, § 10, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 85, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended and (2) to (4) repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 632, § 10, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-208 as it existed prior to 2012.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-208 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Implementation - local plans

(1)
(a)
The Colorado work force development program shall be administered according to the state four-year plan prepared in accordance with the local plans created pursuant to this section. Each local work force development area shall submit a plan that meets the requirements of this section to the governor for approval.
(b)
The rural consortium work force development board shall develop a local plan that consists of a compilation of local plans submitted by each subarea board. The rural consortium work force development board shall ensure that the local plan for the consortium area, in total, meets the requirements specified in this section and shall submit such plan to the governor for approval. Subarea boards within the rural consortium work force development area shall submit local plans to the rural consortium work force development board for approval.
(c)
The details of the local plans must be in accordance with federal law.
(d)
Beginning January 1, 2026, any modified or new local plan must incorporate the tactical plans created pursuant to section 24-48.5-704 (2)(a)(V).
(2) to (4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 478,§ 6, eff. 8/7/2024.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183, § 10, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 85, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended and (2) to (4) repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 632, § 10, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-208 as it existed prior to 2012.
2024 Ch. 478, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-209 - State work force development plan

(1)
In accordance with the federal act, the governor shall submit to the federal government a state plan that outlines a four-year strategy for the Colorado work force development program that meets the requirements of the federal act. In addition to the plan requirements specified in the federal act, the state plan must be based upon and consistent with the local plans submitted to the governor pursuant to section
8-83-208
. The details of the state plan must be in accordance with federal law.
(2) and (3)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 11, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 87, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended and (2) and (3) repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 634, § 11, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-209 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-210 - Work force boards - membership

(1)
There shall be established, in each local work force development area of the state, a work force board, which the local elected officials of the local work force development area shall appoint to oversee the one-stop operator, one-stop career center, or local work force development programs in that county or area. Work force boards operate in partnership with and subject to the approval of the local elected officials for the work force development area. Such boards are authorized to operate only with the approval of the local elected officials. Subject to requirements under the federal act, the local elected officials shall determine the membership and functions of the boards.
(2)
Membership of each such board must include, at a minimum:
(a)
Repealed.
(b)
Representatives of local educational entities, which may include public schools, boards of cooperative educational services, private occupational schools, and private or charter schools;
(c)
Repealed.
(d)
Representatives of community-based organizations, at least one of whom may represent the needs of persons with disabilities; and
(e)
Representatives of economic development agencies, including private sector economic development entities.
(f)
Repealed.
(3)
Members of the work force board who represent organizations, agencies, or other entities must be individuals with optimum policy-making authority within such organizations, agencies, or entities.
(4)
A majority of the members of each work force board must be business representatives specified in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of this section.
(5)
Each work force board shall elect a chairperson for the board from among the business representatives specified in paragraph (a) of subsection (2) of this section.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 12, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 89, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended and (2)(a), (2)(c), and (2)(f) repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 636, § 12, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-83-210 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-211 - Functions of work force boards

(1)
Each work force board shall, in partnership with and subject to the approval of the local elected officials for the work force development area, conduct the following functions:
(a)
Develop the local plan;
(b)
Designate and certify one-stop operators and certify and oversee work force development programs;
(c)
Select one-stop operators to operate the one-stop career center in a local area;
(d)
Authorize grants for youth services;
(e)
Identify eligible providers of intensive services, if one-stop operators do not provide such services, and training services;
(f)
Develop and enter into memorandums of understanding with work force partners specified in section
8-83-216(1)
;
(g)
Develop a budget for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the work force board;
(h)
Negotiate local performance measures;
(i)
Oversee and assist in statewide employment statistics systems;
(j)
Coordinate and develop employer linkages with work force development activities carried out in the local area, including coordination of economic development strategies;
(k)
Promote participation of private employers with the work force development program while ensuring the effective provision, through the work force system, of connecting, brokering, and coaching activities through intermediaries such as the one-stop operator in the local area or through other organizations to assist such employers in meeting their hiring needs; and
(l)
Fulfill other functions outlined in the federal act.
(2)
The work force board shall not provide training services; except that the governor may waive this prohibition annually if the work force board is a qualified provider of training that is in demand and in short supply for that county or area.
(3)
Work force boards are authorized to operate only with the approval of the local elected officials and governor.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 13, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 90, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: IP(1), (1)(b), (1)(j), and (1)(k) amended and (1)(l) added, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 636, § 13, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-211 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-212 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2016 Ch. 183,§14, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 91, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 637, § 14, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-212 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-212.5 - Work force development board standing committees

(1)
A work force development board may designate standing committees that include work force development board members and members of the public with appropriate experience, as follows:
(a)
A standing committee that includes representatives of one-stop partners to provide information and assist with operational and other issues relating to the one-stop delivery system as established in section 121 of the federal act;
(b)
A standing committee that includes representatives of community-based organizations with a demonstrated record of success in serving youth to provide information and assist with planning, operational, and other issues relating to the provision of services to youth;
(c)
A standing committee to provide information and to assist with operational and other issues relating to the provision of services to individuals with disabilities, including issues relating to compliance with
29 U.S.C. sec. 3248
, and applicable sections of the "Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990",
42 U.S.C. sec. 12101
et seq., regarding programmatic and physical access to the services, programs, and activities of the one-stop delivery system and appropriate training for staff concerning the provision of support or accommodation to, and finding employment opportunities for, individuals with disabilities; and
(d)
Any additional standing committees that the work force development board deems necessary.
(2)
This section does not prohibit another entity from addressing the issues specified in subsection (1) of this section.
Added by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 15, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2016: Entire section added, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 638, § 15, effective May 19.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-214 - Rural consortium local elected officials board

(1)
In order to satisfy requirements under the federal act for the role of local elected officials in a work force area, there shall be a rural consortium local elected officials board for the rural consortium work force development board. The rural consortium local elected officials board consists of one local elected official appointed by each work force development area in the consortium. Membership is for a term of two years, which term may be renewable.
(2)
Functions of the rural consortium local elected officials board are to appoint members to the rural consortium work force development board and ensure that the rural consortium work force development board meets federal requirements for membership and delegate fiscal responsibility and contractual responsibility to the local elected officials of work force development areas. The rural consortium local elected officials board shall develop its own operational procedures.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 17, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 94, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 640, § 17, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-214 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-215 - Designation of local work force development areas

(1)
Subject to section 106 of chapter 2 of the federal act concerning designation of work force development areas, on an annual basis, any county, municipality, city and county, or combination may petition the governor to form a new work force development area.
(2)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2016.)
(3)
Subject to the governor's approval, counties, municipalities, or a city and county may choose, through intergovernmental agreements, to band together to form a work force development area for an area consisting of more than one county, municipality, or city and county or may choose to operate a work force development area as a single unit. If the proposed work force development area meets the minimum federal requirements for an area as set forth in the federal act, the governor should not unreasonably withhold approval of the work force development area.
(4)
(a)
The governor may authorize and approve as a federally designated work force development area any area that applies and qualifies as specified in subsection (1) of this section.
(b) and (c)
(Deleted by amendment, L. 2016.)
(5)
(a)
The governor shall designate an additional federally designated work force development area for the state, specified as the "rural consortium work force subarea", which consists of all approved work force development subareas. Such decision shall be allowed on an annual basis, with notice to be given by February 1, for any designation to go into effect for the subsequent program year by July 1 of the same year.
(b)
Any approved work force development area in the rural consortium work force development area shall operate with the same authority as, and function as if it were, a local work force development area.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 18, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 94, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 641, § 18, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-215 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-215.5 - Designation of planning regions

(1)
In accordance with
29 U.S.C. sec. 3121
, every two years the state council, in consultation with local elected officials, shall conduct a process to identify planning regions. A local area must not be placed in a planning region without the support and agreement of the work force development board and the chief elected official.
(2)
Local chief elected officials may review the regional planning area designation every two years before an updated state plan is submitted.
Added by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 19, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2016: Entire section added, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 642, § 19, effective May 19.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-217 - Memorandum of understanding - one-stop partners

(1)
(a)
The work force board, with the agreement of the local elected officials, shall develop and enter into a memorandum of understanding between the work force board and the one-stop partners concerning the provision of services in the one-stop system in the local area.
(b)
Each memorandum of understanding must contain provisions describing:
(I)
The services to be provided through the one-stop system;
(II)
How the costs of such services and the operating costs of the system will be funded;
(III)
Methods for referral of individuals between the one-stop operator and one-stop partners for the appropriate services and activities;
(IV)
The duration of the memorandum of understanding and the procedures for amending the memorandum of understanding during the term of the memorandum of understanding; and
(V)
Such other provisions, consistent with the federal act, as the parties to the agreement determine to be appropriate.
(2)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 21, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 97, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (2) repealed, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 643, § 21, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-217 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-219 - Intensive services - training services - individual training accounts

(1)
Access to intensive services, as specified in the federal act, must be available to individuals who are adults or dislocated workers who are unemployed, unable to obtain employment through core services, and have been determined by a one-stop operator to be in need of more intensive services to obtain employment or who are employed but are determined by a one-stop operator to be in need of such services. Such services may include diagnostic testing, individual or group counseling and career planning, case management and follow-up services, and training services specified in subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
Participants who have met the eligibility requirements for intensive services, are unable to obtain or retain employment through such services, are determined by the one-stop operator to be in need of such services, and are eligible for such services as specified in the federal act must have access to training services, as specified in the federal act. Such training services include occupational skills training, on-the-job training, and training programs operated by the private sector.
(3)
The one-stop system shall provide training services authorized under this section to eligible individuals through the use of individual training accounts, as specified in the federal act. Exceptions to the use of individual training accounts, as set forth in the federal act, include customized training, training services not provided by a training provider within the work force area, or training services that are offered by community-based organizations or other private organizations that serve such special populations that face multiple barriers to employment.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 100, § 6, effective June 1.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-218.5 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-220 - Encouragement of in-demand programs - legislative declaration

(1)
The state work force development council shall encourage work force development programs and work force development areas to enroll individuals in educational programs related to industries that are in demand in that work force development area. The general assembly finds that Colorado is facing a shortage in several different industries and that having local areas encouraging individuals to follow a career path in a marketable industry in that area further benefits Colorado residents.
(2)
The general assembly finds, determines, and declares that educating individuals eligible to receive moneys from welfare-to-work or temporary assistance to needy families will benefit such individuals. In addition, the general assembly finds, determines, and declares that Colorado is facing a shortage of licensed practical nurses and that encouraging individuals to follow such a career path further benefits Colorado and its residents.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 23, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 100, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 644, § 23, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-218.7 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-221 - Title I and Title III allocation

The local elected officials or their designee shall serve as the local grant recipient for the Title I and Title III money allocated to the work force development area by the governor for the purposes of a work force development area's administration and implementation of the work force investment program pursuant to the allocation formula described in section
8-83-223
. The department shall contract directly with each local work force investment area board. In order to assist in the administration of Title I and Title III money, the local elected officials may designate an entity to serve as a local grant sub-recipient for the money or as a local fiscal agent. Except when the designee is the department, a designation does not relieve the local elected officials of the liability for any misuse of grant money.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 24, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 221, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 644, § 24, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-219 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-222 - County distribution formula - use of money

Subject to available appropriations by the general assembly, the department shall allocate Title I and Title III money to each work force development area for the operation of the work force development program in that work force development area.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 25, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 101, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 644, § 25, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-220 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-223 - Allocation process

Subject to federal law and available appropriations, within thirty days after receipt of the federal appropriation from the United States department of labor, the local elected officials from each work force development area in the state shall recommend an allocation formula for Title I and Title III money for each work force development area to be implemented in the following program year. Development of the allocation formula by the local elected officials must be facilitated through a statewide association of county commissioners. The statewide association of county commissioners shall ensure that the local elected officials from each work force development area have an opportunity to participate in the development and final approval of the recommendations for allocation formulas. The department and the state council shall provide technical assistance to the statewide association of county commissioners. The local elected officials shall recommend the allocation formula to be applied to each allocation for adult, youth, and dislocated worker services under Title I and employment services under Title III. The statewide association of county commissioners shall forward the local elected officials' recommendations to the state council pursuant to section
8-83-224(2)(f)
for review and comment. The state council shall then submit such recommendations, together with the state council's comments, to the joint budget committee of the general assembly for review and comment before forwarding such recommendations to the governor for final determination and Untied States department of labor approval. If the local elected officials cannot agree on an allocation, the local elected officials shall prepare, with comment, alternatives and the statewide association of county commissioners shall submit the alternatives to the state council for review and comment and submission to the joint budget committee, which shall select one alternative and forward it to the governor for final determination and United States department of labor approval. The local elected officials and the statewide association of county commissioners shall develop their own operational procedures. Any money received by the state under Title I and Title III of the federal act, together with any associated state full-time equivalent personnel positions, is subject to appropriation by the general assembly.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 26, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 101, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 645, § 26, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-221 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-225 - Colorado department of labor and employment - functions

(1)
The department shall serve as the administrative entity for Title I money received and money received pursuant to Title III of the federal act. The department also is responsible for:
(a)
Administering the statewide labor market information and fiscal systems to the extent such systems pertain to activities under the federal act;
(b)
Assisting in the establishment and operation of one-stop career centers as requested by a local work force area;
(c)
Disseminating lists of eligible training providers;
(d)
Contracting and administering Title I moneys appropriated by the general assembly in accordance with the federal act;
(e)
With input from the applicable work force development areas, continuing the centralized computer system that links work force development programs and includes training and technical support. A description of the state centralized system and procedures for developing, maintaining, and training must be included in the state plan required in section
8-83-209
.
(f)
Providing staff development and training services and technical assistance to work force development areas.
(2)
The department shall provide ongoing consultation and technical assistance to each work force development area for the operation of work force investment programs.
(3)
The department shall encourage work force investment areas to inform individuals of the career possibilities in the field of nursing and the availability of practical nursing education programs.
(4)
The department shall contribute education and workforce data beginning in the 2025-26 state fiscal year, as necessary, to the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system consistent with the governance practices established by the Colorado statewide longitudinal data system governing board pursuant to section 24-37.5-125 (4).
Amended by 2024 Ch. 238,§ 10, eff. 5/23/2024.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183, § 28, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 102, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: IP(1), (1)(e), (1)(f), and (2) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 646, § 28, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-223 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-226 - Responsibilities of governor

(1)
The governor shall perform the following functions, as specified in the federal act:
(a)
Appoint members to the state council in accordance with section
24-46.3-101(2)
, C.R.S.;
(b)
Establish criteria for local elected officials to use in appointing members of local work force investment boards;
(c)
Designate federal work force development areas in consultation with the local elected officials, including local work force investment areas requesting to be a part of the federal work force investment area comprising a consortium of work force areas;
(d)
Designate, modify, and terminate work force investment areas in the state, including temporary designation, and establish an appeal process for review of such decisions;
(e)
Certify designated work force investment boards and the local consortium work force development board;
(f)
Negotiate with the federal department of labor concerning the contents of the state plan; and
(g)
Carry out such other duties and functions as may be required under the federal act.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 183,§ 30, eff. 5/19/2016.
L. 2012: Entire article added with relocations, (HB 12-1120), ch. 27, p. 103, § 6, effective June 1. L. 2016: (1)(c) and (1)(e) amended, (HB 16-1302), ch. 183, p. 647, § 30, effective May 19.
This section is similar to former § 8-71-224 as it existed prior to 2012.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 2 - CAREER ADVANCEMENT ACT (§§ 8-83-201 — 8-83-227) › Section 8-83-227 - Additional funding for workforce development activities - state funding not subject to federal law limitations

(1)
The department may receive and expend money from the general fund or any other state source appropriated by the general assembly or passed through another entity for purposes of distributing state funds to workforce development areas to implement workforce development activities, including the functions, activities, and services authorized pursuant to this part 2.
(2)
Any limitations or requirements imposed on the use of money received pursuant to the federal act or the Wagner-Peyser Act do not apply to state money appropriated or passed through to the department pursuant to this section.
(3)
For any appropriation made by the general assembly or pass-through of money from another entity pursuant to this section, the division, in partnership with the state council, shall determine the use of, and any limitations on the use of, the money for workforce development activities to address the economic and labor market conditions.
Added by 2021 Ch. 308,§ 1, eff. 6/23/2021.
For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1264, see section 2 of chapter 308, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 3 - SKILLED WORKER OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, AND KEY TRAINING (§§ 8-83-301 — 8-83-308) › Section 8-83-301 - [Repealed]

Added by 2015 Ch. 225,§1, eff. 5/26/2015.
L. 2015: Entire part added, (HB 15-1276), ch. 225, p. 828, § 1, effective May 26.
Section 8-83-307.5 provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 30, 2021. (See L. 2020, p. 594.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 3 - SKILLED WORKER OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, AND KEY TRAINING (§§ 8-83-301 — 8-83-308) › Section 8-83-302 - [Repealed]

Added by 2015 Ch. 225,§1, eff. 5/26/2015.
L. 2015: Entire part added, (HB 15-1276), ch. 225, p. 828, § 1, effective May 26.
Section 8-83-307.5 provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 30, 2021. (See L. 2020, p. 594.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 3 - SKILLED WORKER OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, AND KEY TRAINING (§§ 8-83-301 — 8-83-308) › Section 8-83-303 - [Repealed]

Amended by 2021 Ch. 309,§4, eff. 7/1/2021.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 241,§1, eff. 5/24/2018.
Added by 2015 Ch. 225,§1, eff. 5/26/2015.
L. 2015: Entire part added, (HB 15-1276), ch. 829, p. 829, § 1, effective May 26. L. 2018: (2.5) added, (HB 18-1316), ch. 1498, p. 1498, § 1, effective May 24.
(1) Subsection (2) was amended in HB 21-1007, effective July 1, 2021. For the amendments in HB 21-1007 in effect from July 2, 2021, to September 30, 2021, see chapter 309, Session Laws of Colorado 2021. ( L. 2021, p. 1891.)
(2) Section 8-83-307.5 provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 30, 2021. (See L. 2020, p. 594.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 3 - SKILLED WORKER OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, AND KEY TRAINING (§§ 8-83-301 — 8-83-308) › Section 8-83-304 - [Repealed]

Amended by 2020 Ch. 137,§1, eff. 6/26/2020.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 241,§2, eff. 5/24/2018.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 360,§1, eff. 6/5/2017.
Added by 2015 Ch. 225,§1, eff. 5/26/2015.
L. 2015: Entire part added, (HB 15-1276), ch. 830, p. 830, § 1, effective May 26. L. 2017: (1)(b)(I) and (2) amended and (1)(d) added, (HB 17-1357), ch. 1887, p. 1887, § 1, effective June 5. L. 2018: (1)(b)(I), (1)(d), and (2) amended, (HB 18-1316), ch. 1498, p. 1498, § 2, effective May 24. L. 2020: (2) and (5) amended, (HB 20-1395), ch. 592, p. 592, § 1, effective June 26.
Section 8-83-307.5 provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 30, 2021. (See L. 2020, p. 594.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 8 - LABOR AND INDUSTRY (§§ 8-1-101 — 8-88-207) › EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-84-304) › Article 83 - WORK FORCE DEVELOPMENT (§§ 8-83-101 — 8-83-1002) › Part 3 - SKILLED WORKER OUTREACH, RECRUITMENT, AND KEY TRAINING (§§ 8-83-301 — 8-83-308) › Section 8-83-305 - [Repealed]

Amended by 2020 Ch. 137,§2, eff. 6/26/2020.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 241,§3, eff. 5/24/2018.
Added by 2015 Ch. 225,§1, eff. 5/26/2015.
L. 2015: Entire part added, (HB 15-1276), ch. 833, p. 833, § 1, effective May 26. L. 2018: IP(1), (1)(i), and (2)(c) amended, (HB 18-1316), ch. 1499, p. 1499, § 3, effective May 24. L. 2020: (2)(c) amended, (HB 20-1395), ch. 592, p. 592, § 2, effective June 26.
Section 8-83-307.5 provided for the repeal of this section, effective September 30, 2021. (See L. 2020, p. 594.)