Business Startup Assistance Training for Coal Transition Workers

The Colorado Department of Labor & Employment, through the Colorado Office of Just Transition, is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to develop and implement a Business Startup Training and Assistance Program aimed at supporting workers and their families affected by the transition away from coal in Colorado. The initiative focuses on providing targeted entrepreneurial training and resources to facilitate economic diversification and workforce re-employment in Denver County and broader Colorado areas. The contract, with a value ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, emphasizes capacity building for coal transition workers to establish new business ventures, thereby promoting economic resilience within impacted communities. The solicitation was posted on August 28, 2025, with a deadline for responses set for September 26, 2025. Interested parties can contact Nancy Katz via email or phone for further details. The project aligns with the NAICS code 611430, which pertains to professional and management development training services, and is managed under the State and Local Government Entity (SLED) category. This effort underscores Colorado’s commitment to supporting workers during the energy transition by fostering entrepreneurship and economic stability through specialized training programs. More information and the solicitation details are available through the provided online link.