Alliance Programs
Networking+
With Pueblo Community College
PCC Southwest, in collaboration with the La Plata Economic Development Alliance and the Fort Lewis College Center for Innovation, will offer a Networking+ class.
Talent Development Program
With Fort Lewis College
The Alliance has partnered with La Plata County, Fort Lewis College and Pueblo Community College to create an internship program meant to have an immediate impact on workforce development, existing staffing needs, and business growth.
Rental Assistance Program
With 1st Southwest Bank
The La Plata County Workforce Rental Assistance Program offers low-cost, fixed-rate micro-loans of up to $5,000 to cover first month’s rent, last month’s rent and/or a security deposit for eligible La Plata County renters.
3 year workforce housing investment plan
This housing investment strategy prioritizes the key steps necessary to maximize the creation of housing affordable to the local workforce across La Plata County.
Housing Catalyst Fund
A public-private partnership to create seed funding to support below-market housing development in La Plata County. This application round will prioritize projects ready to pursue time-limited state funding opportunities.