Testimonials
Because the job seekers have been pre-screened by CWEE staff we know they possess the skills we need. We need entry level, but someone who has the skills to move forward.
– Warranty Group
Tutoring at CWEE on Fridays is the highlight of my week. Knowing that I was a small part in the success of a GED candidate is incredibly rewarding.
– Mark Krivel, GED Tutor
CWEE has helped me with self-esteem and gave me a positive attitude about myself and others.
– Monica, CWEE Participant
media releases
August 30, 2011
Policy Makers Meet Face-to-Face with Those Impacted Most by Their Decisions
The Center for Work Education and Employment (CWEE) recently hosted an informational summit with Dr. Earl Johnson and Mark Greenberg from The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), which is part of Health and Human Services (HHS). Dr. Johnson, the director for the Office of Family Assistance, and Greenberg, deputy assistant secretary for policy (pictured at left with Laurie Harvey), listened to current CWEE participants share their stories of success and experiences with the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
“We are honored that ACF and Dr. Johnson choose CWEE for this visit. It is a great reflection on the quality of service we provide,” said Laurie Harvey, executive director at CWEE. “It was a great opportunity for policy makers to meet face-to-face with those who are directly impacted by their policy decisions. Our participants were poised and candid in their feedback, and represented themselves and their peers beautifully.”
All CWEE participants must first qualify for TANF through the Colorado Works program before beginning their education. For the individuals that attended the afternoon talks there was plenty to say about why TANF is so important for participants and their families, the value of quality day care for participant’s children and ways that the TANF program can be improved to better support people in need.
“Helping families achieve self-sufficiency is a top priority for the Obama administration. CWEE, as a TANF program, puts people on a pathway to employment and responsibility by providing resources to help educate and empower future workers,” said Dr. Earl Johnson. “We thank our state and local partners for helping administer a program that is giving hope and opportunity to families across this nation. It is programs like CWEE that are keeping families fed, clothed and, most importantly, together.”
As the director for the Office of Family Assistance Dr. Johnson oversees much of the work being done with the TANF program on a national level. He is widely known for his work in developing programs and policy on matters related to TANF and has authored articles on needy family issues. His areas of expertise include poverty and fatherhood, both high priority issues for the Administration and Health and Human Services.
Read the thank you letter CWEE received from the Department of Health and Human Services.
