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CWEE and UCHealth Collaborate to Disrupt Barriers Faced by Low-Income Workers in the Labor Market

For more than 40 years, CWEE has specialized in supporting workers in our economy who are often overlooked, frequently because these workers lack traditional education and experience qualifications.

Denver Post Features CWEE, Novella’s Retirement

To mark the occasion of Novella’s retirement, Novella’s last day included a lengthy interview with Judith Kohler, business reporter from The Denver Post, and photographer RJ Sangosti.

Teaching Technology Through the Internet Revolution: Celebrating a Remarkable Career

After nearly 35 years and teaching and supporting thousands of career seekers, Novella Leslie, a beloved CWEE educator, is retiring at the end of this month. “When I look back over the last three decades, I must have been having a total blast because the time flew by. I don’t know that I could have […]

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 Two New Leaders to CWEE’s Board of Directors

CWEE is delighted to welcome two new leaders to our Board of Directors – Tara Friedman and Arfa Hasan. Tara and Arfa bring a valuable set of professional expertise and personal experience that will advance CWEE’s work to connect career seekers with quality employment opportunities and make CWEE’s mission sustainable long into the future.

#TBT Stories – Anita M.

Anita M. graduated from CWEE’s program in 1985. The youngest of 13 children, Anita’s role model was her father. He worked at Gates Rubber Company and two other construction jobs to support his large family. Anita remembers tagging along with him, especially if his work involved trucks, heavy equipment and outdoor duties.

Recognizing CWEE Champions: 2023 Silver Flame Award Winners

As the new year begins, CWEE is recognizing the outstanding contributions of our 2023 Silver Flame Award winners for their exceptional support of CWEE career seekers.

Megan’s CWEE Story

Few people have experienced CWEE as Megan has: both as a career seeker and now as a staff member on #teamCWEE.

Looking for Easy Ways to Volunteer & Give Back this Holiday Season?

CWEE organizes two end-of-year celebrations for our career seekers and their families – and we would love your support! Consider serving as a volunteer at CWEE’s Turkey Giveaway on November 20 or organizing a gift drive to benefit CWEE families!

Jaid’s CWEE Story

For more than 40 years, CWEE has supported the personal and professional transformation of career seekers, many of whom overcome great challenges to achieve success and support their families. Jaid is a CWEE participant that embodies the perseverance, resourcefulness and self-love that CWEE works to support in the individuals we serve. Meeting Jaid today, you’d […]

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