Code of Colorado Regulations
1200 - Department of Agriculture
1207 - Agriculture Commissioner's Office
8 CCR 1207-3 - RULES PERTAINING TO THE AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Part 5 - Qualification of Participating Businesses and Interns

5.1.1.1. Award notifications will be provided via email within sixty (60) days of the close of the application period. Applications received outside of the open application period will be considered on a rolling basis, and notifications will be provided to applicants within one month of the end of the month following submission.

5.1.1.2. The Business Application will include general eligibility information about the type and size of business, availability of a mentor or supervisor, the location of the place of work for the internship, a description of the work to be performed by the intern, any educational and/or knowledge and skill requirements, the skills and/or competencies to be attained by the intern, estimated total cost of the internship, and projected start and end dates for the intern.

5.1.1.3. Business applications will be reviewed at the close of the open application period, and on a rolling basis outside of the open application period, by a panel inclusive of Department staff and industry stakeholders approved by the Commissioner or designee. Decisions will be based on the needs of the Program, legislative intent, applicable statute, and these Rules.

5.1.1.4. Businesses not selected for award who submitted an application during the open application period will receive notification via email within sixty (60) days of the close of the application period. Businesses not selected for award who submitted an application outside of the open application period will receive notification via email within one month of the end of the month following submission.

5.1.1.5. One (1) Business Application is required for every internship position the applicant is requesting.

5.1.2.1. The Intern Application includes information to ensure the individual selected for the internship by the participating business meets eligibility requirements. Applications will also include a statement of career goal(s).

5.1.2.2. Intern applications will be reviewed by the Department and a determination of eligibility sent via email to the participating business within ten (10) business days of receipt of a fully completed Intern Application.