Welcome to Our Testimonials Page!
At the Center for Urban Excellence (CUE), we are deeply committed to empowering individuals and transforming communities. But don’t just take our word for it—hear directly from the people whose lives and careers have been positively impacted by our programs and services. These testimonials reflect the real experiences of our participants, partners, and supporters, showcasing the difference we’re making together. We hope their stories inspire you as much as they inspire us every day.
"The Center for Urban Excellence mission, focusing on serving underrepresented communities and supporting the empowerment of transitional aged youth and their families, is directly aligned with the aims and goals of the. Mocha Autism Network. Both organizations working towards similar objective creates a great partnership.
By choosing the Center for Urban Excellence, we have benefited from their expertise in organizational preparation, networking and understanding operational skills such as reporting and data retrieval." - Monika, CEO of Mocha Autism Network
"The Fostering Resilience Workforce program at the Center for Urban Excellence has been a game-changer for us. By working closely with the agency, we've helped youth tackle challenges head-on, turning obstacles into opportunities. This partnership has allowed us to lead by example, showing how resilience and innovation can drive success and make a real difference." - CUE Partner
" I truly needed this help with getting back and forth to work these 3 weeks; being I've transitioned from one job to a new Career its been a big financial burden. This program has been A GREAT HELP. Having this program has giving me connections to successful people and businesses that are hiring and allowing us to make good career opportunities happen. Thank you 😊 " - Terri, CUE Participant
" The Fostering Resilience Workforce Program at the CUE has helped me move from trade school to a career at Courtsmith in sales and marketing. Their support and guidance made it possible for me to overcome challenges and find opportunities in my own community.The training I received was crucial for my success, and I couldn't have done it without their help. " - Jaytwann, CUE Participant
"Being a part of the FR resilience workforce program has opened my eyes to a multitude of different career paths. Attending the Workforce Wednesday webinars in the past year has given me the opportunity to learn about many different industries. It also gave me the opportunity to be curious and ask questions to the presenters from those industries. Additionally, I have learned tips to improve my resume and become a job ready individual." - Imari, Jr. Executive Director/ CUE Participant
"Planit Ponics and CUE's shared values genuinely connect our mission for urban resilience and vision for food security. CUE assists us in reaching the community authentically, accomplishing our goals, and impacting where it makes a difference. The successful projects they sponsor prove CUE's established expertise and a strong reputation for community impact." - DeVonne, CEO Planit Ponics
