One organization is helping people in Colorado obtain entry-level jobs.

The Education & Life Training Center, located in Fort Collins, Colo., offers relevant employment-skills training on a sliding-fee scale. According to an article by the Coloradoan, students can visit the center under a variety of circumstances, including facing an injury that necessitates a vocational change requiring training; re-entering the work force after many years or having a goal of improving existing employment skills.

"Clearly, our role is not to replace a community college or vocational school," the article notes. "Our classes many times are the bridge for students with post-secondary or vocational goals in mind. However, not everyone is meant for post-secondary education.

"Many need a job and need it fast," the article adds. "ELTC provides fast-track training opportunities designed with affordability and accessibility in mind."

The Center offers training for entry level job seekers in: computer software and technology; medical office; language and literacy and life skills. Training is funded in part through the United Way.

"Fifty percent of ELTC's respondents report success at having accomplished their goals related to either entrance into post-secondary education programs or employment acquisition or improvement," the article states. "Twenty-nine percent tell us they are continuing to make progress toward their goal.

"In this tough economy, any jobs that are available are more competitive than ever," the article adds. "He who has the most skills has an advantage."