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New Year, New Minimum Wage — and New Active Enforcement

Published on December 21, 2021

DENVER – Starting in the new year, Denver’s citywide minimum wage will increase to $15.87 per hour and the Denver Labor team will take new steps to support businesses and workers using data analysis and active enforcement, according to Denver Auditor Timothy M. O’Brien, CPA.

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City boosts workforce services, adds providers - $2.4M in relief funds

Published on November 18, 2021

Nine local partners were selected to expand adult and youth job coaching, placement, and support services with pandemic relief funds.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Contract Administration, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Press release

Construction Careers Contribution Fund to Support Denver Youth

Published on November 16, 2021

The Construction Careers Contribution Fund will address the gap in skilled construction professionals and help build career paths for Denver’s youth

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Community Planning & Development, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Jobs, News, Press release

City Seeking Proposals for Denver Youth Employment Program

Published on November 08, 2021

Denver Economic Development to release RFP for a range of youth-related workforce development initiatives.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Contract Administration, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, News, Press release

City Launches "Denver Back to Work" Program

Published on September 28, 2021

"Denver Back to Work” contracts will pump almost $1.5M into workers’ hands to soften the challenging hiring market.

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Success Works Here - Workforce Development Month

Published on September 03, 2021

City kicks off monthlong focus on employers and jobseekers to promote career growth and development

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$450M Infrastructure Package Referred to November Ballot

Published on August 23, 2021

The GO bond infrastructure package is a key component of the city’s financial plan for economic recovery, the investments of which are expected to create an estimated 7,500 good-paying jobs,

Tagged as: , Budget, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Elections, Elevate Denver, Finance, Housing Stability, Jobs, Mayor, Mobility, News, Parks, Parks & Recreation, Press release, Transportation and Infrastructure

Denver Contractor Minimum Wage Increasing to $15/Hour

Published on June 30, 2021

Some workers in Denver will make at least $15 per hour starting tomorrow. Denver’s contractor minimum wage increases July 1 from $14 per hour to $15 per hour, while the citywide minimum wage remains at $14.77 through the rest of the year.

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Hot jobs, high demand driving in-person hospitality hiring event

Published on June 22, 2021

On-the spot interviews and offers - many with hiring bonuses

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Denver Labor, Economic Development & Opportunity, Event, Jobs, News, Press release

Denver’s Minimum Wage Rate Increases to $14.77 per Hour

Published on January 01, 2021

Starting today, every employer in the City and County of Denver must pay their employees at least $14.77 per hour, with few exceptions.