Sign The Petition to Remove Language Barriers in The Trades

The American Dream Should Not Be Withheld Because of Language Barriers

Sign The Letter to Lawmakers

Colorado is distinguished for welcoming new residents and immigrants seeking to contribute and obtain a better way of life. Unfortunately, our regulations are undermining our hospitality by creating obstacles for these same immigrants who have hopes to enter the trades and fulfill their American Dream to do so.

Currently, DORA (The Department of Regulatory Agencies) requires state exams to attain a state certificate in their trade of choice. These state exams are only provided in English and in cases English written tests. This will not only harm them from becoming independent contributing members to our economy, but our economy will also not benefit from their contributions.

We urge you to take action and remove these language barriers in the trades by way of legislation that requires providing the exams in their preferred language as other states do.

Sincerely,

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As a nation of immigrants, we have people from all walks of lives with different languages and cultures with so much to contribute to our local community.
Some states are taking steps to help immigrants and refugees contribute to the local economy so that they can pursue their American Dream.
Unfortunately, some states such as ours still has some barriers holding back immigrants from becoming independent contributing members in our economy so that they can reach their full potential. Currently, immigrants who have hopes of attaining their goal in the trade fields are facing a language barrier.
The way it is happening is through DORA (Department of State Regulatory Agencies) state required exams that are only provided in English and in cases written exams. One should be measured on their understanding in their field of trade not how great their English is. Learning a second language is hard enough all while assimilating to a new culture and custom. The immigrant communities just want to be able to work so they can provide for their families.

If you agree, let your local elected official know.