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Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program (Colorado First Job Training Program and Existing Industry Job Training Program) is sponsored by Colorado Community College System. The Skill Advance Colorado program provides state funding to Colorado businesses for customized training to strengthen competitiveness, foster talent, and improve employment opportunities.
It supports net new hire and incumbent worker reskilling and upskilling, short-term worksite training, and essential and technical skills development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Colorado businesses are eligible. Interested businesses work directly with a local college representative for application development and assistance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 1, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Skill Advance Colorado Grant Program (Colorado First Job Training Program and Existing Industry Job Training Program) is funded by Colorado Community College System. 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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