Case Study - Work Progression for Refugees Tied to English Literacy Levels in Colorado
The Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) in the Colorado Department of Human Services has created an innovative program that tailors refugees’ workforce training to their English Language proficiency level. It is part of their appropriation from the state legislature and funded from the Colorado TANF block grant. The state TANF program, Colorado Works, has collaborated with CRSP to train front-line staff on working effectively with refugees in support of strong employment outcomes.