Testimonials
CWEE has been a wonderful and positive experience for me. I’ve updated my skills and am preparing to re-enter the workforce. It has revived my self-worth.
– Rochelle, CWEE Participant
Knowing that CWEE participants are attempting to make a change and a betterment in their life is important, and with their energy and effort we're here to help.
– Manpower Staffing
Having the opportunity to be a guest speaker at CWEE has been such a rewarding experience.
– Amanda Hildebrandt, Educational Opportunity Center
media releases
September 13, 2010
KeyBank Foundation Supports Center for Work Education and Employment Through Funding Employment Programs
DENVER – SEPTEMBER 2010 – The Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) and KeyBank Foundation are proud to announce Keys to Employment, a community partnership supported by a three-year grant. The grant will support CWEE’s employment programs and participants.
The grant, effective immediately and given for a total amount of $30,000 over three years, will assist in mentoring and guiding low-income CWEE participants through education, skills training and finding and retaining employment. The KeyBank Foundation is a nonprofit charitable foundation funded by KeyCorp.
"I am impressed with KeyBank’s deep level of community commitment,” said Laurie Harvey, executive director at CWEE. “They are providing CWEE with much needed grant funds and are also encouraging their employees to volunteer with our organization."
Keys to Employment specifically supports CWEE participants in the final two stages of the program: finding and keeping employment. KeyBank Foundation funding and KeyBank employee volunteer support will include:
- KeyBank volunteers will work with CWEE participants as tutors, performing mock interviews and helping participants build resumes and write cover letters
- KeyBank and the Bank of Denver will help CWEE participants succeed in getting bank accounts.
- KeyBank will provide job shadowing opportunities for CWEE participants.
- KeyBank volunteers will mentor CWEE participants and alumni.
- KeyBank will help participants develop specific skills to prepare them for employment in the banking industry.
- KeyBank will hold clothing drives for CWEE’s boutique.
- KeyBank will hold a toy drive during the holiday season for the children of CWEE participants and alumni.
“We’re excited about the Keys To Employment program and our partnership with CWEE,” said Tom Spilman, President of KeyBank in Colorado. “KeyBank is bringing many resources, including employee volunteers, to support CWEE and its critical mission.”
About KeyBank Foundation:
KeyBank Foundation is a private foundation funded by KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY). Charitable grants are given by the foundation to charitable organizations in the communities that Key serves. Grants from KeyBank Foundation principally support organizations and institutions that promote economic independence through financial education and workforce initiatives that foster diversity and inclusion. Visit https://www.key.com/html/A-12.html to access Key’s Report on Philanthropic Investment, or download the report directly at https://www.key.com/pdf/philanthropicir.pdf.