Employment First services

Employment First offers work-based learning activities such as education, employment and training services, and work-based learning. When appropriate, some of these services may be combined for you to meet your monthly work requirement. The following activities may be offered in your county:

Supportive payments during your initial case management appointment and after you find a job

Supervised job search

Job coaching to retain employment

Self-employment training

GED preparation and testing

Adult Basic Education (Pre-GED basic skills education)

Basic literacy education such as reading and writing

If you’re enrolled in school or a training program and working towards a degree or certificate

English language learning classes

Interview skills and resume assistance

Work-based learning experiences to build job skills while you work with an employer or an apprenticeship/pre-apprenticeship

Although supportive payments may vary by Employment First partners, every Employment First partner provides broad assistance to eligible SNAP recipients and applicants to help them establish economic security, enhance their quality of life, and promote employment goals. There are two ways to request supportive payments:

Make a request online using the Colorado PEAK website . Click here for a guide to managing your account. PEAK will need the following information from you: household member (dropdown), category (dropdown), amount requested, and to describe your situation.

Make a request through the MyCOBenefits app, which is available in the Apple and Android app stores. ( Click here for a guide .) The following information will be requested from you: the supportive payments category (drop-down), the amount you are requesting, and a brief description of your situation.

Request through one of our Third-Party Partners.

To find out more about allowable supportive payments, contact your county human services department .