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Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA)

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The Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA) is a first-of-its-kind in the aviation industry.

CEEA will support Denver in becoming THE place that businesses come to find aviation talent.

CEEA is an integral piece to implementing DEN’s Vision 100 strategic plan, which will prepare the airport for 100 million annual passengers. The Center will be located on Level 4 of the Hotel and Transit Center and is part of the Great Hall Completion.

 

CEEA Focuses on Three Key Programming Areas

Business Development Training Academy

The Training Academy gives small businesses a systematic approach to entering DEN as a subcontractor in the areas of Construction, Professional Services, Goods and Services and Concessions.

Career Pathways

The Career Pathways program offers graduated points of entry with the goal of creating an aviation talent pipeline.

Research and Innovation

The lab is designed to be a safe place for learning and trying new things for participants of all ages. Our lab provides programming and a network of innovation for all to enjoy!

CEEA will be on Level 4 of the Westin Hotel and Transit Center

This construction is part of the Great Hall Completion. Our design work has continued throughout 2023 and construction began at the end of 2023. Our minority-owned design firm Studio Completiva, awarded through Stantec, and Sky Blue Builders, awarded through Hensel Phelps are working closely to deliver a world-class facility for our global community to enjoy.

Rendering of a meeting hall to be built for CEEA.
A rendering of a group of kids in a the to-be-built CEEA headquarters at DEN.
A rendering of a group of people relaxing in a the to-be-built CEEA headquarters at DEN.
Rendering of a woman giving a presentation to a group of people in the to-be-built CEEA headquarters.

Where Did Funding Come From?

The CEEA space is part of the $1.3 billion Great Hall Completion Phase.

Additional aspects of the Completion Phase will build a second Level 6 security checkpoint on the northeast side of the terminal, construct the remaining ticket lobbies on the south end of the terminal and create new meeter/greeter spaces on the south end of Level 5 and near international arrivals. Once the entire Great Hall Project is complete, there will be two security checkpoints on Level 6 as well as new ticketing lobbies for all airlines, providing enhanced security, increased capacity, improved operational efficiencies and an elevated passenger experience.

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CEEA’s Overarching Goals

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