
Marcus Weaver
Non-profit / Volunteering
About Marcus Weaver:
Lower the Barrier Colorado (LTBCO)
Workforce Training • Supportive Housing • Community Advancement
OUR SERVICES & PROGRAMS
1. Workforce Training & Certifications
LTBCO provides low-cost and free job-training programs designed to help people enter or reenter the workforce quickly and safely.
Training includes:
Traffic Flagger Certification (CDOT-compliant)
Forklift Operator Training
Warehouse & Logistics Skills
Construction Site Readiness
OSHA-aligned Safety Trainings
Job Readiness & Professional Skills Workshops
Classes are hands-on, accessible, and designed for adults at all skill levels — including individuals with barriers to employment, returning citizens, and people in transition.
2. Pathway2Progress — Workforce Housing Program
A six-month supportive housing + workforce training program that provides:
Safe, stable housing
Job training and certification opportunities
Employment placement and ongoing coaching
Case management and workforce assessments
Supportive services for individuals restarting their lives
Ideal for individuals leaving unstable housing, incarceration, treatment, or difficult circumstances who are ready to work and rebuild.
3. Transitional Employment Opportunities
Through partnerships with local employers — and LTBCO’s own social enterprise, The People’s Pickles — participants gain:
Real work experience
Paid transitional employment
Resume-building opportunities
Support while preparing for long-term jobs
This reduces the gap between training and stable employment.
4. Employer Connections & Hiring Pipelines
We partner with companies across Denver to help match trained participants with real jobs, including:
Logistics & warehouse employers
Airport and cargo operations
Construction companies
Manufacturing and distribution
Food production and hospitality
Nonprofits and community partners
Participants receive interview prep, resume support, and job-placement assistance.
5. Community Navigation & Supportive Services
LTBCO helps individuals connect to the resources they need to succeed, including:
Mental health and addiction-recovery support
Legal assistance and documentation help
Transportation, clothing, and basic needs
Workforce Centers, GED, and additional education
Reentry programs and community partners
Our approach is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered.
Experience
Workforce development specialist with 10+ years of experience delivering adult training, including forklift, flagger, telehandler, OSHA-aligned safety, and job-readiness courses. Skilled instructor and program leader supporting adults with diverse backgrounds, including individuals in recovery and reentry. Strong record in curriculum design, coaching, case management, and building employer partnerships to connect participants to training, credentials, and career pathways.
Education
Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology, Class of 2007, from Pima Medical Institute (Thornton, CO). National Student Award recipient recognized for academic excellence and leadership. Additional certifications include Forklift Instructor, Flagger Instructor, and Telehandler Instructor, with extensive training in adult education, workforce development, and safety instruction.
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