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Northeastern Junior College

Economic Development

Colorado knows successful businesses rely on well-trained employees. Extended Studies coordinates the Colorado FIRST and Existing Industry programs that provide training incentives to improve employment opportunities for Coloradoans and enhance Colorado's competitive position among states. Authorized by the General Assembly in 1984, the Colorado FIRST Customized Training Program assists primary industry employers with short-term, fast-track training. In 1989, the Existing Industry Program was created to maintain the competitiveness of the existing industrial base and provide job security for Colorado workers. Since the inception of Colorado's customized job training programs, more than 590 companies of all sizes have benefited from the programs and over 47,000 Coloradoans have been trained.

The programs are administered jointly by the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OED) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS). This partnership strengthens the programs' goal to promote and encourage the expansion and well-being of existing Colorado companies and to attract new businesses to Colorado. If you are new or existing business contact Business/Industry Coordinator at (970) 521-6685 to learn more about what Northeastern Junior College can do for your business training needs.

Look at the the Logan County Economic Development Corporation's web site at http://www.sterling-logan.com.

Process to Apply for Colorado First & Existing Industry Grant Programs

  1. Company inquires about program though Logan County Economic Development Corporation (?LCEDC?) or Northeastern Junior College ("NJC").
  2. NJC meets with the company to assess eligibility and collaborate to determine goals and objectives to be accomplished.
  3. Company submits "Intent to Apply" to Colorado Community College System ("CCCS") & Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade ("OED"); company submits financial information to OED.
  4. OED reviews financials; NJC and company meet to develop a grant application for training assistance; NJC will submit the application to CCCS.
  5. OED and CCCS meet to review grant applications and determine whether to fund training projects.
  6. Training begins for company.
  7. Close out report must be completed in order to receive training dollars.