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Yesterday at 9:21 AM  Colorado's unemployment rate in April continued to fall, dropping to 6.9 percent from March's 7.1 percent.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Steve Fehl from the Pikes Peak Workforce Center says there are some very important things job seekers need to be aware of.

Friday, April 19, 2013  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 7.1 percent in March from February's rate of 7.2 percent.

Friday, April 19, 2013  77 employers were on hand to meet, greet, and speak with potential hires.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  AP-NORC Center survey shows high pessimism among low-wage workers despite job gains

Monday, March 18, 2013  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says the state's unemployment rate dropped to 7.3 percent in January from December's 7.6 percent.

Friday, March 08, 2013  Over 900 job-seekers, ages 16-21 attended the Governor's Summer Job Hunt

Monday, February 25, 2013  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment is revising the way it calculates payroll job figures.

Tuesday, January 29, 2013  States require those receiving unemployment to use bank cards laden with fees rather than depositing the benefits directly into a bank account, a consumer group reports.

Friday, January 18, 2013  The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment says private sector jobs dropped by 2,500 from November to December, while the number of government employees increased by 100 during the month-long period.

Thursday, January 10, 2013  Despite signs of economic recovery, hiring remains too weak to rapidly reduce the number of those unemployed.

Friday, January 04, 2013  Robust hiring in manufacturing and construction fueled the December job gains.

Thursday, December 27, 2012  The average number of people seeking unemployment benefits over the past month fell to the lowest level since March 2008, a sign that the job market is healing.

Wednesday, December 26, 2012  A Colorado Springs group is launching the Peak Military Care Network to make it easier for military personnel, veterans and their families to find the help they need.

Friday, December 07, 2012  The government said Superstorm Sandy had only a minimal effect on the figures.