Arapahoe/Douglas Works! and DCSD Connect Students with Local Employers
Arapahoe/Douglas Works! joined forces with Douglas County School District (DCSD) to host the first-ever Legacy Campus Career & Hiring Fair on February 28, 2025. The event allowed hundreds of high school students to interact with representatives from 63 local employers, explore various career options, hone their job interview techniques, and even land jobs on-the-spot in some instances. Students enrolled in Career and Technical Education classes at Legacy Campus were able to attend and many DCSD seniors who aren’t currently taking CTE classes at Legacy Campus also took advantage of the chance to connect with potential employers one-on-one.
Coffee with PTW: Empowering Job Seekers with Workforce Insights and Opportunities
On Wednesday, February 12, in Aurora, CO, the Parents to Work (PTW) team hosted its Coffee with PTW event, designed to equip unemployed participants with essential workforce insights, direct employer connections, and strategies to overcome barriers. This event provided participants with key job search tools to enhance their career prospects.