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In response to the effects of COVID-19 in Denver, Mayor Hancock announced the formation of an Economic Relief & Recovery Council (ERRC) comprised of business and community leaders who will advise the city
Read MoreIt’s remarkable how much has changed in just a few short weeks. We sense that the world has transformed in profound ways, yet we are uncertain about what the future holds. This uncertainty and fear is magnified for CWEE families, who often struggle to make financial ends meet in the best of times. Our participants […]
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Struggling with homelessness and expecting her third child, Crystal found her inspiration at an unlikely and dark moment in her life. Crystal recalls lying in a bunkbed at the Samaritan House shelter in Denver, terrified of the future and trying to hide the sound of her crying from her children who lay on the bed […]
Read MoreAs one of the country’s most successful models for moving families out of poverty, Climb Wyoming has won broad recognition and support.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreAs 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:
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Welcome to CWEE’s weekly update for program participants for the week of January 4, 2021. Happy New Year! CWEE will continue to operate virtually/remotely until further notice. Remember, you can find a detailed list of community resources in our Career Seeker portal.
Read MoreMarpessa 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreFrom 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.
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