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Resumes and Reflection: An Adventure into Vulnerability

Since our founding in 1982, CWEE has been fostering personal and professional transformation for low-income families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement. Over the last 42 years, the workplace has changed dramatically, but one requirement has remained the same: a high-quality resume and cover letter. Today, CWEE is equipping career seekers with […]

Forging Pathways out of Poverty: Supporting Low-Income Parents through Essential Resources

Stop by CWEE on a Thursday afternoon and there is a good chance you’ll find Michael, our Director of Operations, unloading strollers, car seats and cribs from his truck to bring inside the office for CWEE families in need. Take a trip to the second floor, and find these items, along with diapers and wipes, […]

Bridging the Digital Divide, One Career Seeker at a Time

The digital revolution dramatically changed many aspects of everyday life. From medical appointments to college classes to job interviews to connecting with others, life increasingly happens online. For many people, this cultural shift has brought convenience and efficiency. For others, it created a digital divide and new barriers to overcome.

Tax Credits, the 2023 Refund & Tax Preparation Support

File Your Taxes (Even if You Aren’t Required to) and Claim Valuable Tax Credits and the 2023 Refund! It’s tax season, and Get Ahead Colorado has tons of great information to help individuals and families learn about the tax credits they might be eligible for and how to file their taxes for 2023.

Welcoming Three New Talented Pros to the CWEE Team

More than 700 career seekers will receive digital literacy training, computer access and certifications, and employment support from CWEE in 2021. To provide services, CWEE relies on a team of diverse and dedicated professionals that work hard to facilitate a smooth path to long-term employment for our participants.

CEO Reflection: Meeting the Difficult Moment of 2020

As 2021 begins, it’s tempting to want to put the strain of the past year behind us. Yet I would be remiss if I overlooked the tremendous work of this team — and their unwavering commitment to meet the needs of our participants, who have been among the hardest hit by the pandemic’s negative health […]

CWEE’s Team of Professionals Grows by Three

In 2020, CWEE revised every aspect of our program operations to meet the skyrocketing need for career training, digital literacy and computer access, and employment services. The changes have resulted in many new faces joining our ranks, 15 new team members to be exact!

“Building People Up, Giving People Hope”

Q&A with Sandy and John Myers: 2020 Harvesting Opportunities Gold Sponsors

CWEE Is Seeking Laptop Donations — New & Used

Part of CWEE’s program strategy is to bridge the digital divide for our career seekers and their families by providing a laptop, internet connection and digital literacy training. We currently have 90 laptops on order, but due to high demand, they won’t arrive until December. To meet the demand for technology access, CWEE is seeking […]

CWEE’s Team Continues to Grow!

CWEE is completing the transition of our employment support programs to an online, widely accessible format and brining on new talent to support our mission. We are excited to announce four new talented professionals joining our staff!