“Thank you, I’ve been waiting to take a basic budgeting class for some time and this was easily accessible and relative to navigating our transition situation.”
– Melanie K., Past Participant
Western Slope Opportunity Project for workers and families impacted by coal facility closures, including mines, power plants and supply chain companies
As northwest Colorado moves away from coal operations, WSOP and the Colorado Office of Just Transition are here to help workers and their families with free classes on budgeting, credit, and investing.
Our next 2026 class series will be:
Monday August 31st
Monday September 14th
Monday September 28th
6:00-9:00 pm
Craig Chamber – 775 Yampa Ave Ste 103, Craig, CO 81625
FREE Laptop for the first 5 registrants – (Must attend all 3 classes)
Dinner and Childcare provided
Questions? contractor@unitedwayyv.org
The first 5 to register will receive a FREE laptop!
Support for transitioning coal workers
As northwest Colorado transitions away from coal operations over the next 2–4 years, the Western Slope Opportunity Project (WSOP) will provide one year of critical support to affected workers and families. Backed by a $70,337.60 grant from the Colorado State Office of Just Transition, WSOP—led by United Way of the Yampa Valley and supported by partners like Love Inc., Community Budget Center, Money Management International (MMI), Cross Country Mortgage, Cornerstone Realty, Yampa Valley Bank, and Edward Jones—will offer financial education, counseling, and coaching. Services will include goal setting, budgeting, debt management, and investing; they will be available virtually (led by MMI) and in person (led by UWYV). WSOP will also launch a “Train the Trainer” program to create a network of local financial coaches, ensuring long-term resilience and economic stability in communities like Craig, Hayden, and Meeker.
Thank you to our partners
