7 Colo. Code Regs. § 1101-2.6
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 24, December 25, 2024
Section 7 CCR 1101-2.6 - APPROVED-TRAINING COURSE2.6.1Statutory Reference:8-73-107(4), C.R.S.2.6.2Approved 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.2.6.3Effect 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.2.6.4Enhanced Unemployment Insurance Compensation Benefits. (Repealed)2.6.5Approved Training for Industries In Crisis.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 2.6.2.37 CR 13, July 10, 2014, effective 8/1/201439 CR 08, April 25, 2016, effective 5/15/201639 CR 22, November 25, 2016, effective 12/15/201640 CR 11, June 10, 2017, effective 7/1/201740 CR 23, December 10, 2017, effective 12/30/201741 CR 08, April 25, 2018, effective 6/3/201841 CR 16, August 25, 2018, effective 9/14/201842 CR 06, March 25, 2019, effective 4/15/201943 CR 08, April 25, 2020, effective 3/20/202043 CR 06, March 25, 2020, effective 4/14/202043 CR 19, October 10, 2020, effective 10/30/2020