The Arizona Women's Education and Employment (AWEE) was awarded a $1.2 million grant to continue their Bridges to Jobs program. The program focuses on assisting in job training and personal mentorship of previously incarcerated women, men, and children. The U.S Department of Labor provided the funding in recognition of the success of the organization's current program.

The program helps provide for services that aid in the transitioning of ex-offenders back into society. AWEE's main focus is the provision of services that will help support those who are recently released from prison. The Bridges to Jobs program helps find substance abuse and mental health treatment, as well as housing for these individuals.

Arizona Women's Education and Employment is an organization that helps people in need develop practical skills for the working world. Their aim is to take a holistic approach at addressing the needs of the people they work with. Some of the services they provide include case management and support services, client training, client, workshops, career training, and much more.

The U.S Department of Labor began its Reintegration of Ex-Offenders-Adult program seven years ago. This is the fifth time since then that the Department of Labor has awarded grants to organizations that focus on the transitioning of ex-offenders back into society. This year, the Department of Labor allocated $20.5 million to organizations that have a goal of aiding former inmates. The Arizona Women's Education and Employment was the only organization in Arizona to be awarded with a portion of the grant funding.