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Major layoff coming to Colorado Springs, over 300 positions to be let go

Major Layoff coming to Colorado Springs as TeKnowledge plans to let go over 300 people
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KOAA) — A major layoff is coming to Colorado Springs.

TeKnowledge, a global technology company, will permanently cut over 300 jobs at its Colorado Springs facility.

The layoffs will happen between October 30th and December 30th. The company says it's responding to changing client demand and shifts in the technology industry.

Most of the eliminated positions are technical support engineers. Teknowledge has 6,000 employees worldwide, but hasn't said how many will remain in Colorado Springs. The company says there is no union representation for the employees to be cut and no bumping rights for those impacted.

You can view the company's Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) letter to the State of Colorado below. Mobile users click here.

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