Adams County Workforce & Business Center is pleased to support the partnership with Arapahoe Community College and HealthONE in announcing a NEW 12-month Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program starting September 2019. If you’ve always wanted to explore working in healthcare – plan to attend one of the information sessions to learn how becoming a medical assistant can transform your career outlook.
HealthONE is proud to invest and support an “earn while you learn” Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program. Developed in collaboration with the trusted community college network and workforce center partners, this one-year program helps caring, compassionate, service-oriented people become skilled caregivers and receive priority consideration for open Medical Assistant positions within HealthONE.
Take the first step and register to RSVP for an information session:
*Content will be the same at each information session. Please plan to attend only one session. Please choose a day and time based on your proximity or your availability.
Aurora: Monday, July 15, 9 a.m.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Lima Plaza, Arapahoe Board Room
6954 S Lima St., Englewood, CO 80112
To register: click here
Aurora: Tuesday, July 16, 9 a.m.
Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
CentrePoint Plaza, Littleton Rooms
14980 E Alameda Dr., Aurora, CO 80012
To register: click here
Westminster: Wednesday, July 17, 9 a.m.
Adams County Workforce & Business Center
Apple A Conference Room
11860 Pecos St., Westminster, CO 80234
To register: click here
Golden: Thursday, July 18, 9 a.m.
Jefferson County
Courts & Admin Building
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80419
To register: click here
Be a Temporary Fair Worker
Be a part of the Adams County Fair by becoming a temporary fair worker! Enjoy all the benefits of the fair, plus some!
Colorado Master Gardener Fall 2017 Program
The Colorado Master Gardener program in Adams County is accepting applications for fall 2017 evening classes. Classes will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6–9 p.m., Sept. 26–Nov. 30. Master Gardeners are part of the outreach program of Colorado State University Extension; a statewide network including Master Gardeners and CSU faculty and staff who provide lifelong educational programs for all Coloradans in their local communities using research-based information.
Governor Orders Flags Lowered for South Metro Firefighter Mike Freeman
Gov. Hickenlooper ordered flags lowered to half-staff on Friday, July 21, 2017, on all public buildings statewide in memory of South Metro Firefighter Engineer Mike Freeman. Flags should be lowered from sunrise to sunset.
Emergency Project - 415 E. 58th Ave.
Notice: The Adams County Public Works Department announced they will be removing a collapsing pipe in the right westbound lane of E. 58th Ave. This emergency project is scheduled to begin July 20 and end on Aug. 14. A variable message board will be placed on the northeast corner of E. 58th Ave. and N.
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
174-Acre Property Added to the South Platte River Trail
Acquisition makes a 110-acre lake a new public open space amenity in Adams County
Suncor to Conduct Live Fire Training
NOTICE: Suncor Emergency Response Team will be conducting live fire training on Thursday, July 13, 5-10 p.m. The live fire training will be conducted at the Plant 1 Fire Training grounds. During the training, there will likely be large flames and thick smoke produced. In the event of an actual emergency, all ERT training will cease and proper alarms will be sounded. For more information, contact Clinton Lawton, Fire Chief, at [email protected].
Barr Lake Appreciation Day - July 15
Barr Lake State Park will host Lake Appreciation Day from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The park encourages residents to bring family, friends, groups, and co-workers for volunteer clean-up projects from 8–11 a.m., with a barbecue lunch at 11:30 a.m., followed by fun activities, including canoe instruction, archery demonstrations, face painting, a jumping castle, boat rides, climbing wall, and more. The state park entry fee is waived for participating volunteers, and RSVP is required.
Be a Part of Your County Government
Are you an Adams County resident looking to be a part of your county government? Join a board or commission. The deadline to apply for the Planning Commission and the Board of Adjustment is Friday, June 30.
Plant Alarm Drill at Suncor Today
NOTICE: Suncor will be holding a plant alarm drill on Thursday, June 29, at the Suncor Refinery Plant 1 Fire Training Grounds at 1 p.m. The plant alarm will sound signaling the start of the drill, so there will be two alarms today - one at noon for Suncor's standard alarm test, then again at 1 p.m. to mark the beginning of the drill. This is not an emergency situation. If an actual emergency occurs during this time, Suncor will cease the drill.
Blood Drive Coming Soon
Adams County, together with Bonfils Blood Center, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 18, 9-10:40 a.m. and Noon-2:30 p.m., at the Adams County Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, Platte River Rooms C & D, Brighton.
To schedule an appointment, contact the Bonfils appointment center at 303.363.2300 or visit www.bonfils.org using site code #6647. Donors will receive a discount voucher for $5 off an order of $10 or more at Noodles & Company.
