7 CCR 1101-2.6 - APPROVED-TRAINING COURSE

2.6.1 Statutory Reference: 8-73-107(4), C.R.S.

2.6.2 Approved Training. The claimant must produce evidence of continued attendance and satisfactory progress in an approved-training course when requested by the division. In determining whether or not a training course will be approved for an individual claiming benefits under the provisions of 8-73-107 (4), C.R.S., the division shall consider, among other factors, the following:

.1 Whether the claimant's skills are such that reasonable employment opportunities do not exist or have substantially diminished in the labor-market area of the claimant to the extent that, in the judgement of the division, the individual has little or no prospect of obtaining suitable employment;

.2 Whether the claimant possesses the qualifications and aptitudes to successfully complete the program of training;

.3 Whether there is a reasonable expectation that the claimant will complete the training course;

.4 Whether the training relates to an occupation or skill for which there are, or are expected to be, reasonable employment opportunities for the claimant; and

.5 Whether the training course is reasonably designed to result in the claimant's prompt reemployment in suitable work.

2.6.3 Effect of Participation in Approved Training. With respect to any week in which a claimant is participating in a training program with the approval of the division and meets the requirements of this section, he or she shall not be denied benefits for the reason that he or she is not actively searching for work or that he or she has failed to apply for or refused to accept suitable work.

2.6.4 Enhanced Unemployment Insurance Compensation Benefits. (Repealed)

2.6.5 Approved Training for Industries In Crisis. In the event of a localized or state-wide downturn in a particular industry, such as unexpected mass layoffs or other triggers that threaten the economic stability of the regional or state economy, the division may, at the discretion of the division director, waive consideration of any of the factors set forth in regulation 2.6.2.

Notes

7 CCR 1101-2.6

37 CR 13, July 10, 2014, effective 8/1/2014 39 CR 08, April 25, 2016, effective 5/15/2016 39 CR 22, November 25, 2016, effective 12/15/2016 40 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/2017 40 CR 23, December 10, 2017, effective 12/30/2017 41 CR 08, April 25, 2018, effective 6/3/2018 41 CR 16, August 25, 2018, effective 9/14/2018 42 CR 06, March 25, 2019, effective 4/15/2019 43 CR 08, April 25, 2020, effective 3/20/2020 43 CR 06, March 25, 2020, effective 4/14/2020 43 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 10/30/2020