In Denver there should be temporary services. When I was a manager we often used a temp service to see how prospective employees performed without having to hire and then possibly fire them. In most cases it worked well. A lot of employers do not want to deal with terminating employees. They want some way of seeing them first.
One of the best jobs I have ever had came through working as a temp. I worked hard and was rewarded with a permanent position. It was a tough four months, but it paid off in the end.
Good stuff from Don, BTW. Transferable skills and results= good resume.