Employment Support Program

The Colorado National Guard Employment Program prepares and connects Service Members, Dependents, Veterans, and Retirees with education and employment resources, in an effort to enhance readiness and boost resilience. 

Services Provided:

►Employment Assistance

• O*Net Training (DoL) for resume guidance, job searching, salary negotiation and more.

• Networking to include using LinkedIn

• Interviewing skills

• Resume writing

  • Chronological/Functional Civilian

  • Federal

          ►Educational opportunities

• Degree programs

• Licenses and Certifications – often free or discounted

• Internships/Apprenticeships

                  *Please see the Education Service Officer for your specific education benefits

  Laura Farlett

  CONG Employment Program Specialist 

  laura.d.farlett.civ@army.mil
  Office: 720-250-2185 | Cell: 720-288-2344

 As a Navy veteran and a Command Career Counselor, Laura learned a lot of valuable tools that can be used to assist veterans in finding meaningful employment and education opportunities. She conducts virtual trainings using the Department of Labor's website, O*NET Online (https://www.onetonline.org/) to assist with resume writing, job searching, salary negotiations, and translating military skills into civilian. Contact Laura to discuss your employment interests. Her contact information is included below. She is happy to brief any unit or group that would like to hear more about these employment services. Check the CONG Employment webpage for career events, job opportunities and the monthly newsletter.

The CONG Employment Specialist is located in the Family Programs office, in the J9 suite at JFHQ.

                  For a more recent list of active jobs visit:  https://coloradojcf.org/employment/

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