With support through a grant from The Weld Trust, rural and isolated areas in Weld County will now have greater access to workforce development resources, training and job search assistance.
The Weld Trust awarded an $830,803 Flagship grant to the High Plains Library District Friends & Foundation to launch a Mobile Workforce Unit. This initiative is a collaboration between Employment Services Weld County, High Plains Library District (HPLD), and the HPLD Friends & Foundation.
“Flagship grants support significant community projects that align with our initiatives and will change the landscape of Weld County in health or education,” said Chief Executive Officer for The Weld Trust, Jeff Carlson. “This Flagship grant will directly increase the number of people throughout the County with job and training opportunities to attain employment.”
Beginning in 2026, the Mobile Workforce Unit will bring employment services directly to communities, expanding access beyond the offices in Greeley and Fort Lupton. The unit will connect residents with resources to overcome barriers to employment including skills training, reliable Wi-Fi and technology, affordable childcare options, transportation assistance and workforce readiness support. Trained workforce specialists will staff the mobile unit and help with job searching, resume writing, mock interviews, GED practice test, OSHA certificate training, career coaching, workshops, and access to the statewide job database.
This mobile unit will make 25 scheduled stops per month serving areas such as Stoneham, New Raymer, Briggsdale, Grover, Carr, Nunn and Pierce. Within its first three years, the unit is projected to serve 2,400 individuals.
The Weld County unemployment rate is 4 percent, which is just below the state unemployment rate of 4.2 percent, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics in Aug. 2025. The Mobile Workforce Unit aims to reduce unemployment further by creating more accessible pathways to employment.
“Access to meaningful employment opportunities can transform lives and in turn strengthen communities,” stated Chief Executive Officer for The Weld Trust, Jeff Carlson. “By bringing workforce resources directly to underserved areas, we are breaking down barriers and opening doors for residents to improve their lives.”
To learn more about other Flagship grants The Weld Trust has awarded click here.
