Colorado Employment
Colorado Reentry Employment, Job Centers & Training Programs
This directory highlights employment and job-training resources across Colorado that may be helpful for people on probation, parole, diversion, or reentry. Some programs are part of the public workforce system, others are community-based or employer-led. Each has its own rules about background checks, driving, and what charges they can accept.
Supervision reminder: before accepting any job, verify that the work, schedule, and location fit your probation or parole order. Ask your officer about travel limits, curfew, weapons or alcohol restrictions, and whether certain roles (security, bars, driving jobs, cash-handling) are off limits.
Denver Metro & Front Range
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Reentry-Friendly Job Services
City-run workforce centers offering job search help, hiring events, training referrals, and career coaching. Some programs have experience working with justice-involved job seekers.
Ask staff about any reentry or “second-chance” supports and how to document job search activity for your officer.
Public workforce centers serving Arapahoe and Douglas counties, with job-search assistance, training, and employer connections.
Let your career coach know you are on supervision so they can help you plan around conditions and background checks.
County workforce center connecting job seekers with employment, workshops, and training, including people returning from incarceration.
🛠️ Eligible Employer & Community Options (Confirm First)
Goodwill offers retail jobs, warehouse roles, and training programs that may be open to people with records, depending on the location and position.
Some staffing agencies will consider candidates with justice involvement for warehouse, industrial, or hospitality jobs, but background policies vary widely.
Northern Colorado – Fort Collins, Greeley & Surrounding
✅ Verified Workforce & Career Services
County workforce center offering job search support, workshops, and connections to training and employers in Fort Collins, Loveland, and surrounding areas.
Tell staff if you are on probation or parole so they can help you choose roles that fit your conditions.
Public workforce center for Weld County providing job listings, hiring events, and training resources.
Ask about support for justice-involved job seekers and how to track job-search activity.
🛠️ Eligible Employers, Trades & Community Programs (Confirm First)
Many trade programs consider applicants with records, especially in construction, HVAC, electrical, and welding, but background rules and job sites vary.
Some local employers are open to second-chance hiring for entry-level roles. Policies differ by company, manager, and type of charge.
Southern Colorado – Colorado Springs, Pueblo & Surrounding
✅ Verified Workforce & Reentry-Focused Employment Services
Regional workforce center serving the Pikes Peak area with job-search support, hiring events, and training referrals. Some programming may address barriers to employment.
Let your career coach know about supervision conditions, especially travel and curfew rules.
Public workforce center providing job listings, resume help, and employer connections — part of the statewide workforce network.
Ask whether any local employers are known for second-chance hiring in the Pueblo area.
🛠️ Eligible Employers & Community Partners (Confirm First)
If you are a veteran or military-connected, some programs in the region provide targeted career services and employer introductions.
Some agencies staff manufacturing, warehouse, or seasonal roles and may consider applicants with records on a case-by-case basis.
Western Slope & Mountain Communities
✅ Verified Workforce Centers & Partner Programs
Workforce center serving Grand Junction and Mesa County with job listings, workshops, and training referrals.
Discuss your supervision status with staff so they can help you choose appropriate opportunities.
State-affiliated workforce centers also serve mountain communities, connecting job seekers to hospitality, construction, and seasonal work.
🛠️ Eligible Employers & Seasonal Work (Confirm First)
Many resort-area jobs are seasonal and may be open to justice-involved candidates, but background checks, housing, and late shifts are common.
Some small businesses appreciate reliable workers regardless of background, but this is highly individual and depends on the owner and role.
Important: Being listed here does not guarantee that any employer or program will hire you or accept your charges. Hiring decisions and training eligibility are made by the employer or agency, not by OACRA.
Before you accept a job: review your judgment and sentence, probation or parole order, and any written conditions. Check with your supervising officer if the job involves travel, driving, working nights, contact with victims, weapons, alcohol, or other restricted settings. Keep pay stubs and work schedules as documentation.
Legal & agency disclaimer: OACRA is a private platform, not a probation department, parole authority, staffing agency, or law firm. We do not place you in jobs, negotiate with employers, or guarantee that any job will satisfy court or supervision requirements. This directory is for informational and educational purposes only.
