Economic Vitality
Economic and Career Programs
The Economic Vitality Program works to improve the economic stability and vitality of Southwest Denver.
History
The Economic Vitality program is based on the knowledge that displacement from one’s community primarily occurs for two reasons: the community becomes unaffordable, and/or the community no longer feels like a place of belonging. The economic vitality program aims to increase the economic power of Southwest Denver residents to resist displacement and increase wellbeing through our two program goals.
Program Goals
Increase access to a living wage
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Support individuals and small businesses to build and work at our new community center
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Skill Building for
a Living Wage
Commún seeks to increase access to a living wage through ongoing classes, workshops, and mentoring for individuals and small businesses. Classes in the past have included topics such as technology skills, language acquisition, cooking classes, tax preparation, and resume and cover letters.
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Ongoing classes open to all:
Learn English or practice another language at our weekly language exchange, ABC Cafe!
English classes for Spanish speakers: Wednesdays 10am-11am
English and Spanish exchange 11am-12pm
Coffee and pastries provided!
English classes for Arabic speakers and language exchange coming soon!
Technology support
Meet one on one or in a small group with a digital navigator in English, Arabic, or Spanish
To Book an Appointment
Call 720-334-8552, email diana.aqra@thelearningsource.org
Call 720-593-8856, email liliana.casas-casas@thelearningsource.org
Drop by our Tennyson location Wednesdays 10-3 and Thursdays 10-3
Class Schedule
Basic Computer Skills (Spanish): Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Advanced Business Skills (English & Spanish): Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Basic Computer Skills (Arabic): Thursday, 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Open Office Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Otherwise, individuals can schedule an appointment.
Language Exchange
Wednesday from 11-12pm
Commún seeks English speakers who are interested in conversing with English language learners every Wednesday from 11-12pm. English language learners have a variety of English proficiency. Interest in or ability to speak some Spanish or Arabic is a plus, but not required. Pastries and coffee are provided! This is a great way to practice or learn a new language!
Building and Operating the New Community Center
The new Loretto Heights Community Center will bring hundreds of jobs and work opportunities to Southwest Denver. Get involved now to build your skills or grow your business to build, operate, or become a vendor in the new community center!
Please follow this link to fill out the survey and get connected to our economic vitality program. We want to see YOU working at the Loretto Heights Community Center!
