Testimonials
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
We love to work with females and minorities and are always looking to increase our diversity. CWEE helps us meet those goals and always provides skilled, professional staff.
– Safeway
From going through a divorce with 5 kids and losing my house and job all at once. When I started to go to CWEE I realized that people do still care and want to help. It made me feel strong and not to give up.
– Mary, Alumni Award Winner 2006
media releases
June 7, 2011
Community Shares of Colorado Awards Laurie Harvey with the Steve Graham Memorial Scholarship Award
Laurie Harvey, the Executive Director of The Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE), is the 2011 Steve Graham Memorial Award winner. Ms. Harvey, a natural team-builder, uses her skills to position CWEE as one of metro Denver's most effective welfare-to-work organizations.
Her philosophy of staying mission focused and her intelligence about what works and what doesn't, has kept CWEE on track with a clearly articulated set of core beliefs about what best helps women to become self-supporting. Ms Harvey has been appointed to numerous task forces, boards and commissions, and continues to be sought out for leadership positions.
"What has impressed me most about Laurie's activism and leadership is her steadfast commitment to combining job training and services that help individual women achieve a better life today with advocacy for systemic policy change that addresses the root causes of poverty in order to build a better future for all women tomorrow."
-Linda Meric, Executive Director, 9 to 5 National Association of Working Women
Celebrating its 30th Anniversary in 2012, CWEE fosters personal and professional transformation for low-income single parent families through confidence building, customized skills training, and career advancement. Ms. Harvey has been a constant force raising and addressing issues related to the constraints and disparities of poverty.
In 2007, Community Shares established the annual "Steve Graham Memorial Scholarship" award. Steve was involved in the early development of Community Shares and served on the board of directors.The scholarship is to be used for training, consulting, or leadership coaching services at the Community Resource Center, which Steve ran for many years.