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INCLUSION & BELONGING

We believe in creating a safe space where people can be fully and authentically themselves.

RESTORATIVE

We believe in the whole person. We create opportunities for dismantling systems of oppression through identity work, creating space for authenticity, and resources to engage in healing work.

COMMUNITY

We believe in honoring diverse lived experiences through intentional relationship building and a shared responsibility to each other.

ACCOUNTABILITY

We believe in the power of mutual respect & problem-solving. We honor the ownership of individual learning and growth to move towards a common goal.

EXCELLENCE

We believe in creating an environment where everyone can tap into their inherent greatness and have a shared commitment to high-quality customer experience and craft coffee.

COLLABORATION

We believe in the importance of working across our team, with the community, and with our
partners to harness our collective strengths.

The Outcome

We track the following outcomes that, research tells us will lead to our long-term impact goal: “Apprentices secure meaningful, sustainable employment and experience economic mobility.” Below are the four core short-term outcomes, with 2021 results, that research tells us will lead to the long-term impact goal.

Built foundational skills for the new economy

Experiential learning is key to supporting businesses, workers, and learners. By equipping apprentices with digital literacy fluency, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, intensive work-based learning experiences like a Prodigy apprenticeship ensure a student maximizes their learning growth, potential, and acquisition of skills and mindsets for future positions. We are creating a more well-rounded, skilled workforce for the state of Colorado and beyond. At Prodigy, we measure our ability to equip youth with these skills using the Essential Skills and Dispositions framework from the National Center for Innovation in Education. It includes measures of communication, collaboration, creative problem-solving, and self-direction.

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Increased social capital

Our research shows us that bridging social capital, or ties that cross groups, are important for overall economic mobility. Understanding the assets in your community, how to leverage them, and increasing your community may be more powerful for economic growth than your education or work experience. At Prodigy, we intentionally design the apprenticeship to include activities that increase apprentices’ social capital and sense of belonging.

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Increased earning power

We’re not just interested in apprentices getting a job after Prodigy. We’re successful if they are confident in their skills and abilities, use their voices to articulate their stories and build a career that inspires them. Apprentices increase earning power by building technical skills, earn industry-recognized certifications, and promotions. As a result, they graduate with the ability to earn a living wage and be leaders in their homes, communities and workplaces.

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Experienced healing

We understand that economic mobility cannot happen from increasing earning power and foundational/transferable skills alone. Personal and cultural identity development and healing from inequitable systems is necessary to thrive. At Prodigy, apprentices engage in mental health and wellness, like healing circles, identity-based groups, and therapy. They study power, oppression, and liberation. They can attend 1-on-1 therapy (paid for by Prodigy). They use their voices to change leadership and shape the culture in the shop for customers and employees alike.

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Prodigy Coffeehouse / Colorado Blvd
3801 E 40th Ave Denver, CO 80205
(303) 720-6146

Prodigy Coffeehouse / Globeville
4500 Broadway Denver, CO 80216
(303) 720-6146