Jobs & Income – Denver
Ways to bring in money while you are unhoused, plus long-term employment support.
Low-barrier work programs
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Denver Day Works (Bayaud Enterprises & City of Denver)
Low- to no-barrier work program that pays people experiencing homelessness for day-labor style work and connects them to services.
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Bayaud Enterprises – Employment Services
Job coaching, training, social enterprise jobs and support for people with disabilities, criminal history or homelessness.
Workforce centers & career help
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Denver Workforce Development
Free job search help, resume support, training referrals and hiring events for Denver residents.
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Colorado Workforce Centers
State-run centers with computers, job listings, training and people who understand barriers like homelessness and justice involvement.
Street-smart money tips
- Protect your ID and work documents – keep photos of them in secure cloud storage if you can.
- Use a mailing address from a day center or shelter so you can fill out job applications.
- Explain gaps in work history honestly but briefly – focus on the skills you used to survive.