Center for Work Education Employment

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 incredibly hard to facilitate a smooth path to long-term employment for our participants. We are deeply grateful for our […]

Career Seeker Update 4.12.21

Welcome to CWEE’s weekly update for program participants for the week of April 12, 2021. You can find a detailed list of community resources in our Career Seeker portal. Emergency Assistance Grant for Denver Restaurant & Hotel Employees

Opening Up IT Career Pathways

Employer Partner Spotlight: Qwincy Houston & ACI Learning CWEE depends on an engaged group of employer partners – our Employer Advisory Council (EAC) – to advise CWEE on industry trends and ensure our program stays responsive to local employers’ needs.

Expecting a Tax Refund? Donate It!

Community-based nonprofit organizations like CWEE have provided a lifeline to vulnerable individuals and families throughout the prolonged crisis of the COVID-19 pandemic. And we need your support more than ever to continue to meet the dramatically increased need. ReFUND Colorado makes it easy to donate all or a portion of your state tax refund to […]

The Ambassador Council: Volunteer Leaders Building Awareness, Growing Support

CWEE’s workforce development and anti-poverty work depends on an engaged network of volunteer leaders who help CWEE reach new audiences, sharpen our programmatic approach, and meet the program’s financial needs.

Intensifying Our Focus on Mental Health – and Sharing Lessons Learned with the Community

As CWEE bolsters internal mental health support for career seekers, our experts are being called on to inform local and national partners seeking to strengthen their own trauma-informed practices.

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 […]

Strength & Resilience in the Face of Loss: Linda’s CWEE Story

When you meet Linda Lucero, her warmth, optimism and intelligence are the qualities that shine through first. Get to know Linda a little more and you’ll soon glimpse the remarkable grit, strength and sacrifice that lie beneath her cheerful disposition. Today Linda is in a great place. She feels confident in her personal and professional […]

Remembering Peter Grant: Longtime CWEE Supporter

CWEE would like to recognize and honor our longtime supporter and friend William W. Grant III, known to all as Peter, who passed peacefully on December 12, 2020.

Stories of Success: Tierra’s Wheels to Work

Tierra Ellis has a lot of places to be. She works as a home health aide and has a skincare business that she’s building called Loved by Tierra. Her three kids also have school, activities and events that they need to attend (before the pandemic put a halt to all that, of course). Yet until […]

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