Work, Education & Employment

What is WAGEES?

Work and Gain Education & Employment Skills (WAGEES) is a successful community-based program that facilitates reentry for people under the Colorado Department of Corrections supervision (i.e. parole, transition in Community Corrections) or within in one year from their discharge date.

AS a WAGEES Community Partner, Hazelbrook Community works in partnership with the Colorado Department of Corrections to help coordinate services and provide opportunities and support for successful reentry. Whether already out on parole or getting ready to come back home, Hazelbrook Community and WAGEES can help.

Reentry into community with supports for success. WAGEES Community Partners can help provide you with the knowledge, skills, and supports needed to put you on the path to reentry success.

WAGEES Services

Hazelbrook Community and WAGEES is a unique program that provides services designed to help people on their reentry journey to successfully connect with their communities and families. People who choose to enroll and actively participate in the WAGEES program are eligible to receive services such as:

• Employment Preparation and Placement
• Work Clothing and Tool Assistance
• Group and Individual Mentoring
• Identification Acquisition (i.e. fees for Driver’s License, Birth Certificate, etc)
• Vocational Training Cost Assistance
• Transportation Assistance (bus passes or tickets to help attend work and WAGEES activities)
• Medical Benefits Acquisition (medical and mental health)
• Housing Assistance (shelter fees, limited housing or hotel, rent)
• Family Reunification/Parenting support
• Education Assistance (fee for classes and books)
• Substance Abuse Support Group
• Group and Individual Therapy
• Much more…