Some people enjoy the satisfaction and purpose they gain from working, while others require additional income to cover their cost of living. The Pikes peak region boasts thousands of volunteer opportunities, many of which are popular with a variety of ages.
Employment
Employment services may include agencies or programs that help in job search assistance, such as job-seeking skills, résumé writing and preparing for interviews. Job search assistance and training may also be available.
Some agencies may be specific to older adult job assistance.
AARP EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: (855) 976-9369
800 Grant St, #210, Denver, CO 80203
COLORADO DEPT OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION: (719) 635-3585
1365 Garden of the Gods Rd, #250, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Helps eligible individuals with documented disabilities find suitable employment.
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: (719) 686-0705
701 Gold Hill Pl S, Woodland Park, CO 80863
GED, ESL, workforce and college preparation.
DIVERSUS HEALTH: (719) 572-6100
115 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Career development services for established clients.
FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM (VOA): (719) 632-1448
3140 Mallard Dr #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Volunteers 55+ who mentor children in schools. Tax free hourly stipend for seniors on fixed income, 15 hours a week minimum.
MOSAIC: (719) 380-0451
4775 Centennial Blvd, #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Helps adults with intellectual disabilities learn vocational skills.
PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER: (719) 667-3700
1675 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Main office: call for other locations, hiring events, career assessments, job search workshops, and more.
PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER, CALHAN: (719) 520-7895
328 10th St, Calhan, CO 80808
Employment resources for rural east El Paso County through the Pikes Peak Workforce Center.
PIKES PEAK WORKFORCE CENTER, TELLER COUNTY: (719) 912-5015
100 W Bennett Ave, Cripple Creek, CO 80813-0129
Hiring events, job search workshops, career assessments and more. All ages.
THE INDEPENDENCE CENTER: (719) 471-8181
729 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Employment support for obtaining a job and employment retention.
TRI-LAKES CARES: (719) 481-4864
235 N Jefferson St, Monument, CO 80132
Employment program to equip people with resources and skills to reduce barriers that may otherwise interfere with their ability to obtain a job.
