Written News Items
Sharing Space: CLE Denver Roommates Talk About How They Co-Decorate
In the ILS Department at CLE, we work with student roommates on various living skills in their apartments.
Adulting: The #Struggle and How We Overcome It
Everyday stories of adulting induce a collective sigh in millennial culture and are important for acknowledging the gap between achievement, expectation, and reality. Growing up is hard, and the challenge isn't rooted in grit, character, or ownership – it's in resources and opportunity. Young people today have been protected more than they've been prepared, and it's time that we take a different approach.
First Days in My New Apartment: Students and ILS Instructors Have a Range of New Experiences
Throughout our lives we experience a variety of "firsts," some big and some small. New students at CLE experienced an abundance of "firsts" this past month. Just to name a few: they started the first day of classes, the first day meeting their tutors and instructors, and the first day living in a new apartment.
Following Through on Dreams After CLE
Jack has held a few different positions since his time at CLE and is now gainfully employed as an Uber driver! In addition to employment, Jack spends much of his time acting in plays for his local community theater. This is all to support his goals for his dream career. What is that?
CLE Was Instrumental in My Success
Allison Kronen came to CLE 4 years ago looking for a program that would offer her the academic and life skills she needed to succeed independently in life. Allison always knew her love for animals, specifically dogs, would bring her to becoming a professional dog groomer. She fondly remembers CLE today as a “Great Home Away from Home.”