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Our History
In 1981, a few trailblazing Arizona women took
on the challenge of changing lives through the dignity of work.
They resolved to help the growing population of unemployed women in our
community reclaim their lives by moving from welfare to the
workplace. Their singular vision and passion helped spark the launch of Arizona
Women’s Education & Employment Inc. (AWEE).
Since
then, AWEE has grown to become Arizona’s preeminent workforce
development organization, impacting the lives of more than 50,000
individuals. AWEE offers a full range of evidence-based training and
support services to women, men and their families from five locations
in Maricopa County and one in Yavapai County.
Changing
Lives through the Dignity of Work
AWEE
offers a comprehensive and personalized array of career planning and
guidance, job training, educational workshops, financial support and
social services that have been proven to be successful in helping
individuals attain satisfying careers.
Whether
you’re changing jobs or entering the workforce, AWEE is your
partner to success. We can help you manage your income more
effectively, fine-tune your resume or navigate the job search roadways
and Internet highways. Our participants come from all walks of life,
including single mothers, ex-offenders and professionals side-lined by
economic dislocations.
- 90% are females of all ages
- 51%
represent minority populations
- 22%
are educated above the High School/GED level
- 49%
are separated, divorced or widowed
- 65%
have 1-2 children under the age of 12
- 51%
have experienced domestic violence
- 20%
are homeless
AWEE
helps anyone in need manage their life transitions. From career
planning to on-the-job support, daycare and transportation assistance
or just a little encouragement, AWEE is there - offering a caring
community of trained professionals and peers dedicated to your success.
AWEE Makes Business Sense for Employers
AWEE is also an invaluable resource to area
businesses seeking highly qualified and productive employees who can
hit the ground running. Hire an AWEE participant and you may qualify for significant tax breaks and grants to cover
the costs of uniforms and other new employee start-up
expenses. We’ll support them for a full year after hire to
ensure both their success – and yours.
AWEE’s highly regarded employee training
and motivation seminars can help improve the productivity and business
skills of ALL your employees. For a nominal fee, AWEE professionals can
be integrated into your human resource offerings to show existing
employees how to make better financial decisions, improve their
customer relationship skills and pursue achievable goals for continuing
their professional and personal development.
AWEE will even consult with you to implement
strategies proven to improve employee morale and retention rates. AWEE
is truly your long-term business partner.
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