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#coleg 2020: Ensuring Working Families Have a Seat at the Table

The 2020 legislative session is off to a promising start. Already, a proposal to increase Basic Cash Assistance (BCA) for low-income families has passed out of committee with bipartisan support.

Evaluation, Advocacy & Lots of Energy: 2020 in Focus

As 2020 begins, the energy at CWEE is palpable. Our incredible team is committed to further sharpening CWEE’s programs to deliver maximum ROI – for workers, for families, and for our community. Here are some big things we are looking forward to:

Participant Stories: Marpessa

Marpessa Allen joined the CWEE Board of Directors in 2019. She is a graduate of CWEE’s program and brings a uniquely valuable perspective to her leadership role. CWEE is grateful to have the benefit of her expertise and insights, now as a member of our Board of Directors.

CWEE Wins MIT-Sponsored “Work of the Future” Competition

The J-PAL research center at MIT, founded by 2019 Nobel Prize winners, will support CWEE and three other winners to test promising models to help workers navigate the shifting labor market.

Volunteer Spotlight: Marc Schneider

From resume reviews and mock interviews to organizing our First Impressions Boutique, CWEE volunteers are instrumental to the success of CWEE’s comprehensive career readiness program. One volunteer, Marc Schneider, has been a huge asset to the CWEE team since joining our community in late 2018.

Meet CWEE’s New Board Members!

The team at the Center for Work Education & Employment (CWEE) is growing. We are delighted to welcome five new leaders to the CWEE Board of Directors.

2019 CWEE Volunteer & Partner Awards

Each year, as CWEE helps hundreds of parents train for and launch careers, we rely on the commitment and expertise of our many volunteers and partners.

At the 6-Month Mark, Seeing the Magic of CWEE

Dear Friends, It’s been five months since I joined CWEE as the organization’s new CEO. I’m proud to report that, together with the team, I’ve hit the ground running and several exciting projects are already underway.

Volunteer Spotlight: Keelyn Hutchison

From the First Impressions Boutique to the High School Equivalency classroom, CWEE’s volunteers make a huge impact in the lives of our participants. They help participants create polished resumes, provide mock interviews, host professional clothing drives, and more.

CWEE Announces New Chief Executive Officer

Following a nationwide search, the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) is happy to announce that we have hired a new CEO. Katy Hamilton, an experienced national leader in workforce development and anti-poverty strategies, will join CWEE as CEO in early November.