FAQs

How much does it cost to use services at DenverWorks?

Do you have to live in a certain county to receive assistance?

DenverWorks serves the five county metro Denver area (Adams, Arapahoe, Denver, Douglas & Jefferson).

Is DenverWorks a staffing agency?

No. We are a non-profit which assists job seekers with coaching and connections to jobs. We do not have contracts with employers nor do we do the hiring. Employers hire our referrals directly.

What topics do you cover in the Career Preparation Workshops?

Career Interest Inventories (using Strengths Finder, RIASEC short form, or Career Decision Making (CDM)
Identifying barriers to employment with strategies to overcome them
Open and hidden job markets
Overcoming excuses and self-sabotage
Learning new skills (resources and referrals)
Finding new resources and networks
Facing the fear factor and choosing a positive attitude
Goal-setting
Conflict resolution
Preparing the resume, application, and cover letter
Preparing for on-line applications and resume attachment
Interviewing skills
Professionalism (including dressing for success)
Personal selling points and “elevator speech”
15 Keys to Keeping the Job

What additional resources do you provide?

Professional clothing
On a case-by-case basis, RTD tickets for interviews, funds for tools or uniforms, scholarships for training
Leads for current job openings

Who does DenverWorks serve?

Any job seeker age 17 and up is welcome at DenverWorks, provided he/she can legally work in the US and pass a drug test. We specialize in assisting low-income job seekers and those with barriers to employment (such as those transitioning from government assistance to those with criminal backgrounds to those lacking transportation or child care) as long as they are willing to work to become job-ready. About 15% of our clients have no significant barriers but need the connections DenverWorks can provide.

Our 2015 demographics: