OUR PROGRAMS

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Workforce development – General Job Readiness Trainings

LEAD

LEAD is our flagship workforce development program for intermediate English learners. This transformative journey encompasses 10 job readiness workshops, equipping participants with vital knowledge and skills for the US job market and workplace culture.

Beyond the workshops, LEAD offers immersive experiences like company practice sessions, Orientation & Interview sessions with partner employers, and tailored support to foster growth and success.

We offer LEAD in-person and virtually in 2024.

Learn more about LEAD.

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We Speak We LEAD

Designed for elementary and intermediate English learners, We Speak We LEAD fosters professional English proficiency, career exploration, and job readiness. Over 16 engaging workshops, participants develop confidence and expertise in navigating the job search process and building their English skills. As with LEAD, this program grants access to invaluable resources, including company practice sessions and community support.

The program is offered in partnership with We Speak NYC at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Learn more about We Speak We LEAD.

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Bridge to LEAD

Bridge to LEAD is our specialized program for beginner English learners, currently conducted in both English and Spanish. Tailored for Spanish-speaking immigrant women with a high school diploma or less, this initiative focuses on boosting self-confidence, language abilities, and access to education and vocational trainings. The ultimate goal is to enhance employment prospects and opportunities.

Learn more about Bridge to LEAD.

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Kibel Manzano.


Workforce Development – Clean Energy Program

In 2022, New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) was awarded a four-year grant by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA). This grant positioned us as part of a seven-organization collaboration known as the Queens and Staten Island Clean Energy Hub (“the Hub”). 

Under the leadership of Neighborhood Housing Services of Queens, the Hub works collaboratively with NWNY and our partners: the Business Outreach Center of New York, Kinetic Communities Consulting, Neighborhoods For A Sustainable Future, Pratt Center for Community Development, and the Youth Wins Coalition. 

Our collective mission is to promote clean energy and create an inclusive clean energy economy that uplifts historically underserved communities in Queens and Richmond County. Our initiatives span raising clean energy awareness, galvanizing community participation, forging career avenues for priority groups, and building robust partnerships across diverse sectors like clean energy, housing, and philanthropy. 

At the heart of NWNY’s contribution is our dedication to carving out career paths in the clean energy sector for immigrant women job seekers. We aim to do this by partnering with educational institutions, training centers, and clean energy companies. As we move forward, our focus will remain on strategizing and implementing programs that reinforce our goals in career development and relationship-building within the clean energy workforce. 

In the coming weeks and months, our initiatives will include:

  • Clean Energy Career Exploration Workshop 
  • Pivoting to Clean Energy Community Education Workshop
  • Intro to Green Building and LEED Certification Workshop
  • Mock Interviews & other Practice and Networking Sessions with partner companies from the clean energy industry
  • Participation of clean energy companies in Career Fair

Learn more about Clean Energy Program.

Kiara Shepherd.  


Community Education & Community Support 

Our nurturing space empowers immigrant women through critical information, emotional support, and resources. Immigrants can thrive with the knowledge, confidence, skills, and backing to embrace their new lives in NYC. Our community education workshops, mixers, calls, and support groups play a pivotal role in strengthening and protecting their rights and communities.

Our current community education and community support programming includes:

  • Community Education Workshops & Community Mixers
  • Community Calls & Moms Support Group
  • Mental Health Support Group in partnership with Jamron Counseling
Talita DiGiorgio.


Storytelling

Storytelling is at the heart of New Women New Yorkers. It empowers women to express their dreams, hopes, and challenges as immigrants, providing them with confidence and communication skills. Our storytelling initiatives raise awareness of their unique experiences and struggles, fostering positive discourse about immigrant women and their resilience in our country and city.

Our current storytelling programming includes: