The Consortium for Worker Education Brochure

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THE CONSORTIUM FOR WORKER EDUCATION


Founded in 1985, the Consortium for Worker Education is a non-profit workforce development agency dedicated to improving the lives of working New Yorkers through training and job placement. Working through a network of labor unions and community based organizations, the CWE provides:

쐍 Upgrade training for incumbent workers 쐍 Workforce preparation 쐍 Job training

Worker Service Center Program, funded by the New York City Council, provides a wide variety of workforce preparation classes in neighborhoods across the city. All instruction is provided by members of the United Federation of Teachers at community centers, union halls, New York City Housing Authority sites and houses of worship. Jobs to Build On Partnership The path to a meaningful career

쐍 Job placement services 쐍 Computer and internet use Union Programs CWE serves as the training and education arm of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO and provides worker upgrade training to forty six affiliates.

Sponsored by the New York City Council, the JtBO is a community based service network for workforce preparation, job training and placement services. Simply visit www.jobstobuildon.org. Innovative solutions 쐍 With our Green industry partners, the CWE is helping to prepare the next generation of workers for careers in energy sustainability, retrofitting and recycle/reuse.

쐍 CWE is the administrator of the Union Child Care Coalition voucher program.


Founded in 1985, the Consortium for Worker Education is a non-profit workforce development agency dedicated to improving the lives of working New Yorkers through training and job placement. Working through a network of labor unions and community based organizations, the CWE provides:

쐍 Upgrade training for incumbent workers 쐍 Workforce preparation 쐍 Job training

Worker Service Center Program, funded by the New York City Council, provides a wide variety of workforce preparation classes in neighborhoods across the city. All instruction is provided by members of the United Federation of Teachers at community centers, union halls, New York City Housing Authority sites and houses of worship. Jobs to Build On Partnership The path to a meaningful career

쐍 Job placement services 쐍 Computer and internet use Union Programs CWE serves as the training and education arm of the New York City Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO and provides worker upgrade training to forty six affiliates.

Sponsored by the New York City Council, the JtBO is a community based service network for workforce preparation, job training and placement services. Simply visit www.jobstobuildon.org. Innovative solutions 쐍 With our Green industry partners, the CWE is helping to prepare the next generation of workers for careers in energy sustainability, retrofitting and recycle/reuse.

쐍 CWE is the administrator of the Union Child Care Coalition voucher program.


CWE Labor Partners The CWE provides workforce development and education services for forty-six affiliated unions. Among our labor partners are: New York City Central Labor Council AFL-CIO New York State AFL-CIO Workforce Development Institute AFSCME District Council 1707 NYC Hotel Trades Council Teamsters Joint Council 16 Teamsters Local 237 International Association of Machinists District 15 International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 New York Building and Construction Trades Council Retail Wholesale and Department Store Workers Union Service Employees International Union Local 1199 Service Employees international Union 32B-J United Auto Workers Region 9-A Workers United

CWE Community and Industry Partners Building Trades Employers Association Brooklyn Workforce Innovations City University of New York East River Development Alliance Hellenic American Neighborhood Action Committee Henry Street Settlement Kingsborough Community College Nontraditional Employment for Women South Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation

CWE Funding The CWE is funding by the following entities: The New York City Council The New York State Senate The New York State Assembly NYS Education Department New York State Department of Labor United States Department of Labor U.S. Small Business Administration CWE•275 7th Avenue, 18th Floor•New York, NY 10001 T. 212.647.1900 F. 212.647.1915 www.cwe.org www.jobstobuildon.org www.knowledgetobuildon.org


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