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• New additions for Memorial Hospital Play Video

  December 5, 2012 7:51 PM

  There's plenty of activity at Memorial Hospital in Colorado Springs now that it's been taken over by University of Colorado Health; dozens of new positions have been added, about 90 in all. The hospital hasn't done much hiring lately while the city worked through the decision to lease it;... more »

• Weak hiring for 3rd month in a row

  July 6, 2012 8:43 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. employers added only 80,000 jobs in June, a third straight month of weak hiring that shows the economy is struggling. The Labor Department says the unemployment rate was unchanged at 8.2 percent. The economy has added just 75,000 jobs a month in the April-June quarter. That's... more »

• Hiring optimism at highest level in years for Colorado Springs Play Video

  June 13, 2012 7:55 PM

  More companies are planning to hire this coming quarter; 92 percent of U.S. employers say they'll either increase or make no changes. The latest report from the Manpower Group marks 11 straight quarters of positive hiring outlook. For the Pike Peak region, economists say the hiring numbers being forecasted... more »

• Walmart hiring for new store in Springs

  May 31, 2012 1:47 PM

  Walmart is hiring approximately 80 associates to work at the new Walmart Neighborhood Market slated to open in August in Colorado Springs at 655 north Murray Blvd. The retailer has opened a temporary hiring center at the Walmart Supercenter located at 1575 Space Center Drive in Colorado Springs. ... more »

• Mixed signals for local economy Play Video

  April 3, 2012 8:06 PM

  Tuesday was the kind of morning that can make students think about skipping class; cold, with snow falling. But, for students worried about facing the job market ahead, they're doing what it takes to get hired. "I'm doing everything I can to make myself more noticeable," says Caroline Flores;... more »

• Report says hiring to pick up soon in Colorado Springs

  March 13, 2012 6:48 PM

  If you're looking for a job, the local market appears to be looking brighter. A new study of Colorado Springs businesses says nine out of ten will stay the same size or increase staff over the next four months. According to the quarterly Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, only five... more »

• Unemployment rate falls after hiring burst

  February 3, 2012 8:55 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The unemployment rate fell for the fifth straight month after a surge of January hiring, a promising shift in the nation's outlook for job growth. The Labor Department says employers added 243,000 jobs in January, the most in nine months. The unemployment rate dropped to 8.3 percent... more »

• Unemployment applications jump following holiday layoffs

  January 12, 2012 8:41 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - The number of people applying for weekly unemployment benefits spiked last week, largely because companies let go of thousands of workers after the holiday season. The Labor Department says applications jumped by 24,000 to a seasonally adjusted 399,000, the most in six weeks. That followed three... more »

• Job openings rose in June, though levels are low

  August 10, 2011 11:36 AM

  WASHINGTON (AP) - Employers posted more job openings in June, a sign that hiring could improve a bit in the coming months. The Labor Department says the number of available jobs rose to 3.1 million, up from 3 million in May. It was the highest total since March. Roughly 4.5... more »

• Hiring up, so is stock market

  May 6, 2011 1:56 PM

  NEW YORK (AP) - The biggest corporate hiring spree in five years is reversing a weeklong slide in the stock market. The Labor Department said Friday that the economy added 244,000 jobs overall last month, well above the 185,000 jobs that economists had predicted. Private employers added the most new... more »

• McDonald's set to hire 1,000 people in Colorado tomorrow

  April 18, 2011 7:50 PM

  McDonald's is set to hire 50,000 people nationwide tomorrow, April 19. In Colorado, people can apply for 1,000 jobs. In southern Colorado, people can apply for about 200 jobs. The jobs vary from part-time positions to management positions. Colorado Springs restaurant owner Brent Louzon says the restaurants are... more »

• Everest to hire 400 for new headquarters in Springs

  April 6, 2011 2:59 PM

  Everest Online University now calls Colorado Springs home. The internet-based university celebrated the grand opening of their new national headquarters Wednesay in one of the buildings at the former Intel campus off of Garden of the Gods Road. The company actually moved in last year and has since hired... more »

• Today: Calling all veterans who need jobs

  January 29, 2011 4:28 PM

  About a dozen employers came to the Doubletree Hotel in Colorado Springs today and all companies have job openings. The event is hosted by the American Legion of Colorado and it is the first employment fair that the organization has sponsored. The event is free for all veterans. The... more »

• D-11 desperately needs bus drivers

  January 14, 2011 4:13 PM

  Do you have a high school diploma or GED, a valid drivers license and sparkling clean driving record? Are you over the age of 21? If so, you qualify to be a school bus driver for D-11 in Colorado Springs. The district will train you to drive a bus.... more »

• Stores already hiring temp workers for holidays

  October 6, 2010 9:05 AM

  Kohl's is increasing its holiday hiring this season by 21 percent, another major retailer to boost its employee count this winter. The department store chain says it expects to hire more than 40,000 people this season, up from 33,000 last year. It plans to hire an average of... more »

• Progressive to hire 200 in Colorado Springs

  September 29, 2010 4:16 PM

  The local job market just got 200 times better. Progressive Insurance plans to hire 200 new employees to work at their Colorado Springs call center. The company is taking application from now until the end of January. The company says they've had an influx of new customers and... more »

• Company job openings drop for 2nd straight month

  August 11, 2010 11:18 AM

  Company job openings fell for the second straight month in June, a sign that hiring isn't likely to pick up in the coming months. The Labor Department says job openings at businesses fell to 2.54 million from 2.6 million in May. Overall openings were unchanged, as government openings ticked... more »

• ACS to hire 150 in Colorado Springs

  June 8, 2010 1:41 PM

  Affiliated Computer Services, A Xerox Company, is adding 150 new positions at its Colorado Springs customer care center. Positions are customer care agents, managers, supervisors and trainers and are needed to accommodate new business. ACS is looking for a variety of skill sets including bilingual employees, those able to... more »

• Update: No decision on HP jobs in Colorado Springs

  June 1, 2010 2:37 PM

  Hewlett-Packard announced Tuesday that it is eliminating 9,000 jobs, while adding 6,000 in a different division, in an effort to make the company more profitable. An HP spokeswoman told NewsFirst5 that no decision have been made regarding the HP facilities in Colorado Springs. The changes will be made... more »

• Good news from the Golden Arches

  May 3, 2010 6:45 PM

  Colorado McDonald's restaurants will hire 1,000 people Tuesday. The fast food chain is accepting applications and conducting interviews at all of its restaurants in the state during a coordinated hiring event from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Both fulltime and part time positions are available. McDonald's employees who work... more »

• Job of the Day: Hewlett Packard

  April 20, 2010 4:48 PM

  NewsFirst5.com continues its focus on high tech jobs, following last Thursday's article in the Wall Street Journal titled Tech Sector in Hiring Drive . Hewlett Packard has more than a dozen job openings in Colorado Springs listed on its corporate web site. The most recently posted is for a... more »

• Colorado Springs Job Fair next Tuesday

  April 6, 2010 4:49 PM

  A Job Fair focusing on engineering, information technology (IT) and administrative positions will be held in Colorado Springs Tuesday, April 13, 8:30 a.m. - noon, at the Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave. PPWC is seeking employers enrolled in its HIRE Colorado program. This program helps... more »

• City of Pueblo has 72 vacant jobs; some will be filled

  March 5, 2010 12:55 PM

  The City of Pueblo is looking to fill a high number of vacant positions, but there will be limited job openings each month. Right now, the City has 72 open positions, which is roughly 10% of its workforce. City Manager Jerry Pacheco says the high number of vacancies is the... more »

• Now hiring: USAA seeking 200 new workers

  March 2, 2010 4:58 PM

  United Services Automobile Association (USAA) announced Tuesday that they are hiring for 200 new positions at their Colorado Springs offices. The insurance and financial services company is expanding its banking, investment and retirement services. USAA primarily serves members of the US armed forces and their families. Around a thousand... more »

• CBI beefing up Grand Junction office

  February 22, 2010 5:36 PM

  The Colorado Bureau of Investigations office in Grand Junction is getting help dealing with a backlog of forensic cases. The office is getting four new positions as the agency reorganizes staff. Some of the new staffers are retiring from other CBI offices. The Mesa County sheriff's office also... more »

• Use of temps may no longer signal permanent hiring

  February 15, 2010 11:04 AM

  When employers hire temporary staff after a recession, it's long been seen as a sign they'll soon hire permanent workers. After the 1990-1991 recession, for instance, gains in temporary hiring starting in August 1991 led almost immediately to stepped-up permanent hiring. And after the 2001 recession, temporary hiring rose for... more »

• Tech companies hiring thousands of workers

  February 9, 2010 12:53 PM

  Silicon Valley appears to think the recession is coming to an end. Cisco, announcing plans to hire as many as 3000 new workers. And Oracle, saying it will grow by two thousand people. The growth of tech companies was also the theme of an Nvidia event. The... more »

• Kohl's hiring 150 in Colorado Springs

  January 4, 2010 12:56 PM

  Kohl's is opening a new store in Colorado Springs in March. A job fair is scheduled for January 10-14. Applicants should visit Kohls Careers or call 877-639-5645 to schedule an interview. The Career Fair will be held: Sunday, January 10 10:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. Monday, January 11 10:45... more »

• Survey: Few companies plan to hire in next 6 months

  December 8, 2009 10:25 AM

  The CEOs of America's largest companies do not expect employment to significantly improve in the next six months. A quarterly survey from the Business Roundtable found that 19 percent of companies expect to grow their work forces, while 31 percent predict a decrease in the next six months. That's slightly... more »

• Convergys in Pueblo hiring 300

  October 28, 2009 4:40 PM

  Pueblo call center needs to hire 300 full and part-time employees. Convergys will host a Recruitment Open House Monday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The company is located at 1228 E. Orman Avenue. New employees will provide customer management and sales support for clients in the entertainment, travel, and retail... more »

• Dental Hygienist - Colorado Springs

  October 1, 2009 3:02 PM

  Provides oral care instructions appropriate to patients' assessed needs. Duties include, but are not limited to: exposes, develops and processes radiographs including bitewing, periapical, occlusal and panoramic films. Mounts and labels radiographs in a timely manner. Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover;... more »