(The Center Square) — With coal mines and coal-fueled power plants continuing to move toward closure in Colorado, the state’s Office of Just Transition is launching a program supporting the industry’s workers.
The program will provide free, personalized support to workers to help them plan their next steps — whether that means reskilling, starting a business, planning for retirement or exploring new opportunities.
“This is an important moment reflecting Colorado’s commitment to its workforce,” said Wade Buchanan, director of the OJT. “Our goal is to partner with families to navigate this transition in a way that reflects their values, priorities and long-term goals. We want workers to know that OJT is open for business.”
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The program will be available to coal mine and power plant workers and their families,
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