Center for Work Education and Employment

A nonprofit organization

Who is CWEE?

The Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) is Denver's leading workforce development agency. Since we opened our doors in 1982, CWEE has fostered personal and professional transformation for thousands of low-income families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement. 

Throughout 42 years of service, CWEE has learned that workforce development is as much about personal well-being as it is about professional preparation. To create an environment that serves as a catalyst for change, CWEE provides essential supports for low-income, career seeking parents that extend beyond traditional workforce development models to include holistic support to meet participants’ needs. Support from you and CWEE’s community of passionate and caring donors makes our innovative workforce development program possible. 

Your commitment to helping low-income parents access CWEE's transformative program, featuring motivation-driven coaching, social-emotional learning and mental health counseling, will help break cycles of generational poverty for thousands of families in our community.


Testimonials


“Working with CWEE gave me a whole new perspective and motivation. 
I am now really excited to see what the future holds and how far I can advance.” 
- Caressa

"Since I began working with CWEE, I have been able to find childcare for my children, renew my driver's license and pass my insurance agent state exam. Accomplishing all of these goals means I can move forward with my employment opportunities and return to work, where I can earn a reliable income for my family and no longer need state assistance."  
- Robert

“CWEE made it possible for me to connect with internships, including one with the State of Colorado. CWEE made sure I had the proper supports in place – such as reliable childcare and transportation  so I could get the most out of my experience. A couple weeks into my internship, a position was created for me and I was hired as an Administrative Assistant. Since then, I have had 5 promotions.” 
- Alicia



You can help parents access the training and resources they need to land their dream jobs by making a gift today!

Your gift of: 

- $40 Provides up to four months of at-home internet service for a family.

- $140 Provides 47 career seekers with access to a typing certification.

- $240 Provides more than 20 families with support for basic needs like diapers, wipes, formula, and hygiene products.

- $540 Provides access to all GED tests for a career seeker to earn their high school equivalency. 

- $2,500 Provides 10 laptops for 10 CWEE families enabling them to participate in virtual training, education, and employment support while building job skills.



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Mission

CWEE fosters personal and professional transformation for low-income families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement.

Background Statement

Established in 1982, the Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) supports low-income career seekers, most of them single parents (78%), to train for and launch careers so they can support their families and achieve their personal and professional goals.

This year, CWEE will help more than 1,250 low-income workers take the next step toward education, vocational training, or quality employment.

By providing skills training, family support, and comprehensive career advancement services, CWEE's program builds a strong workforce, self-sufficient families and healthy communities.

Over four decades, CWEE has developed an employment training curriculum, network of support services, and strategic partnerships that enables low-income career seekers to overcome barriers, build confidence, find a supportive community, and succeed in long-term employment.

CWEE’s approach to workforce development extends beyond traditional workforce development models to include holistic support to meet participants’ needs so they can begin fulfilling careers, support their families and contribute to the community.

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Center for Work Education and Employment

other names

Center for Work Education and Employment, CWEE, Colorado Womens Employment and Education

Year Established

1982

Tax id (EIN)

74-2202303

Category

Employment, Education, Human Services

Organization Size

Large Organization

Colorado State Tax Credits

Colorado Enterprise Zone Credit

Address

1175 Osage Street Suite 300
Denver, CO 80204

Service areas

Denver County, CO, US

Arapahoe County, CO, US

Phone

303-892-8444

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