Resources to support career seekers

Welcome to CWEE’s Community Connection for the week of September 11, 2024 for program participants.

Programming Information:

CWEE is located at 1175 Osage St. Suite 300 Denver, CO 80204
Onsite office hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

CWEE’s Educational Pathway Programs: For more information, contact Megan Smith.

Need to connect with your Program Advisor? Schedule a time to meet in-person at CWEE.

Reminders & Announcements

August timesheets were due Saturday, 8/31
Fill out your timesheet electronically HERE. If you have any questions, please contact your Program Advisor.

Celebrations

CWEE is excited to celebrate the recent achievements of our participants!

Digital Skills Completers:

Abreshana Whitfield
Grace Ramirez
Nadim Aguero Morquecho
Tricia Jones

Career Kickstart Completers:

Alison Marks
April Gonzales
Arual Arou
Brad Duree
Jessica Hughes
Makeysha Wade
Monica Garcia
Rosa Lopez-Jefferson

We are so proud of you all!

CWEE Happenings

Workshop: Educational Opportunity Center (EOC)
Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) will be at CWEE to provide a College 101 Workshop. This workshop is perfect for any participant who is interested in exploring educational opportunities now or in the future. After the workshop, EOC will sign up interested participants to meet 1:1 with EOC to discuss specific opportunities in more detail. Additionally, we will be having a gift card raffle and will be giving out 1-2 gift cards to participants who attend. If you are interested in attending or want to learn more about EOC, please register here: https://forms.office.com/r/avwNYGBYeL
When: Wednesday, 9/18 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: CWEE Office – 3rd Floor

Workshop: Thrivent/Money Canvas
Thrivent/Money Canvas will be providing a Budgeting Workshop to any interested participants. This workshop will include an emphasis on the importance of financial coaching for all. Thrivent/Money Canvas will be providing a lunch to our participants. Additionally, we will be having a gift card raffle and will be giving out 1-2 gift cards to participants who attend. Stay tuned for the registration link.
When: Wednesday, 9/25 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: CWEE Office – 3rd Floor

Join Our Team
CWEE is hiring a Bilingual Program Advisor! Click here to learn more about our current opening and how to apply. If you have any questions, email Elizabeth Robertson, Chief People Officer at erobertson@cwee.org.

Goal Achievement Moment

Whether you’ve found housing, secured childcare, or completed a program, we want to hear about your goals and successes. Fill out our short questionnaire here.

This Week’s Featured Resources

Economic Empowerment Summit
Don’t miss this FREE in-person resource fair! Connect with community partners offering employment, financial, and homeownership tools and resources. New and gently used adult professional clothing and shoes will be available free of charge. Thursday, 9/12 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in Denver. LEARN MORE

Vaccine Clinic
It’s that time of year… coughing and sneezing season! JCC will be hosting a FREE Vaccine Clinic in partnership with King Supers/Kroger Pharmacy. Flu vaccines and COVID boosters will be available, along with the full range of Kroger Vaccines for those who need them. Be sure to sign up and book an appointment. Step by step instructions can be found here. Wednesday, 9/25 at JCC Denver Camps Wing in Classroom 201. LEARN MORE
Benefit Code: SLJCCVAC24
Event Date: 09/25/2024
Location Zipcode: 80246

Information Technology – Colorado Community College
Through the Rapid IT Training and Employment (RITEI) program, CCCS colleges will train up to 400 Coloradans via online platforms in a CompTIA A+ Certification or one of the five Google IT Professional Certificates for FREE! This program leads to new career opportunities such as computer user support specialists and computer network support specialists. LEARN MORE

Suicide Prevention Awareness
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, an important time to raise awareness, remove stigmas, and provide education about suicide. Together, we can instill hope in each other, our loved ones, and co-workers. If you or a loved one are struggling, help is available. Access a team of mental health professionals 24 hours a day: Call or Text 988 or In Colorado: 1-844-493-TALK (8255), Text “TALK” to 38255 LEARN MORE

Adolescent Drop-In Center
The Family Preservation Center in Aurora is a place where teens can be themselves and find community resources, peer support, mental health support, food assistance, showers, laundry, activities and just plain fun. Share with your teen today! Call 303-318-4242 for more information or click below. LEARN MORE

Adventure Continues at Aurora Mini-Con
Aurora Mini-Con is set to return next week. This is a FREE, family-friendly festival featuring comics, cosplay, all things pop culture, and unforgettable memories hosted by the Aurora Public Library, Aurora History Museum, and the city’s Parks & Recs Department. Enjoy outdoor activities, crafts, gaming, superheroes, and more! Saturday, 9/21 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. LEARN MORE

Food Bank of the Rockies and DHS mobile food pantry
DHS has partnered with Food Bank of the Rockies to bring their food pantry to Empower Field at Mile High once a month from 9:00am to 11:00pm. Coming up on Friday, 9/20, Where: Lot E, Empower Field – Mile High Stadium W Cir, Denver
LEARN MORE

Need more support?

Find additional food, clothing, and community resources on our Community Resources page.

You can always contact your CWEE Program Advisor.

Call 2-1-1 at any time to talk to someone who can connect you to more resources.

CWEE Contact Information

Click here for a list of departments at CWEE, phone numbers, and email addresses.