This session is a dedicated technical assistance webinar for industry partners. This webinar will explain why industry partnership is critical to successful programming and demonstrate how to apply and leverage the Opportunity Now grant as an industry partner. Watch...
Archived Resources
Session 3: Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies – October 5th, 2023
This session examines evidence-based practices and data-informed solutions to guide project planning and implementation. This session also explores the key elements of a logic model, a tool to support program planning, implementation, management, evaluation, and...
Session 2: Creating Demand-Driven Pathways in the Talent Pipeline – September 28th, 2023
This session provides guidance and recommendations for building demand-driven pathways and sustaining highly effective employer and education partnerships. Participants engaged in conversations on leveraging the expertise and capacity of industry to implement training...
Session 1: Supporting Underserved and Rural Communities – September 21st, 2023
This session provides effective strategies for serving historically marginalized populations and populations of persistent poverty including those with low literacy, limited English, and individuals with other barriers to employment and training. Participants will...
Phase 2 Bidder’s Conference – August 31st, 2023
The Bidders Conference provides key technical information about the Phase 2 RFA application process, as well as a preview of the RFA application on the Submittable platform. Watching Recording Here See Presentation Here
Program Partnership List
Are you an organization looking to innovate workforce development in Colorado? Are you seeking new partnerships and collaborations for the Opportunity Now grant application? The Opportunity Now Colorado Partnership List could be the matchmaking solution you need! This...
Phase 2: Application Archive
Please note that this is an archive of Phase 2 application materials from August 2023. For Phase 3 application materials and resources, please see the How to Apply page. Phase 2 Application Materials Request for Applicant (RFA) Process Guide, Phase 2 RFA - Scale,...
Phase 2: Identify & Respond Directly to Employment DemandsÂ
Overview Opportunity Now Colorado was created to fund sustainable workforce strategies that address employer and worker demand across Colorado and its vast regions. Strong programs will provide a viable and appropriate model in response to the talent needs identified...
Phase 2: Guide Focus Populations towards a Living Wage
Overview Opportunity Now prioritizes models that serve focus populations in the state of Colorado: those who live in rural areas, have lower wealth, and/or have been disproportionately affected by the economic impacts of Covid-19. Thus, it is important to understand...
Phase 2: Center Regional Collaboration and Partnerships
This guide is relevant for all tracks of the Request for Application (RFA) and is relevant for industry and training, education, and/or community partners. Overview One of the program goals of Opportunity Now is to create pathways between education and industry...