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Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program is sponsored by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (jointly administered by Colorado Community College System and Office of Economic Development and International Trade). This program offers state funding to Colorado businesses for grants to strengthen competitiveness, foster talent, and improve employment opportunities through customized training for net new hires and incumbent worker reskilling and upskilling.
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Applications for Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program are due October 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program is funded by Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (jointly administered by Colorado Community College System and Office of Economic Development and International Trade). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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