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Endless work emails. Slack messages from coworkers. Virtual meetings on Zoom. If the thought of these things boosts your anxiety, you may be experiencing something called technostress. A University of Colorado researcher says he has new ideas on how to battle it.

Colorado restaurants are struggling with steep inflation and a shrinking workforce. Today on In The NoCo we learn how that’s affecting your favorite eateries and how one program is connecting hungry restaurants with new workers.

Before the pandemic, restaurants accounted for nearly 10% of the state’s labor force. Since the pandemic began, restaurants and the workers who keep them running have been hit hard. An apprenticeship program is pairing young people looking to start a career in the food industry with restaurants looking for help.

Five years ago, the University of Northern Colorado launched an inclusive education program that prepares students with intellectual and developmental disabilities for careers and independent living while giving them a full college experience. The first class of graduates will make the leap from college to career this spring. The architects of the program hope to continue growing it and reach more students with disabilities, even as financial hurdles loom ahead.

A 2018 American Community Survey from the U.S. Census Bureau estimated 37% of Coloradans with cognitive disabilities were employed. But many have since lost their jobs due to COVID-19. To help this group find and keep jobs in the general workforce, the state is investing in inclusive higher education and workforce programs.

Gov. Jared Polis declared November Colorado Apprenticeship Month in recognition of the role these programs play in helping people gain in-demand skills while earning a paycheck. Apprenticeships are even more important now as the economy recovers from the coronavirus pandemic. This includes a new community college program and the industry it’s branching into.

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The nonprofit Year Up connects community college students with internships — and gives them vital skills along the way.

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