New Women New Yorkers

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Portraits & interviews

An interview by Guardian Life of Laila, one of our recent storytelling graduates.

The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America supports New Women New Yorkers’ LEAD workforce development program and capacity building, volunteer initiatives, and two events in 2019. Read an interview by Guardian Life of Laila Garroni, one of New Women New Yorkers’ recent storytelling graduates. Repost from original article, available here: https://www.guardianlife.com/brazil-big-apple From Brazil to the Big Apple How one woman reinvented herself fearlessly. From the outside looking in, it appeared that Laila Garroni had it all—the best apartment, the best...

Books

NWNY Fall Reading List

Along with cooler weather and colorful foliage, Fall brings a flood of new books. We asked our staff and volunteers to pick the most interesting titles about the immigrant experience. Our selection is as diverse as our community and includes fiction and nonfiction. Select your favorite genre and enjoy! Most books in this list are available for free at the New York Public Library, while others are coming soon to your local library or bookstore. Apply for a library card...

Culture & events

Last chance to enroll in Fall LEAD professional development series for immigrant women

We are excited to kick off soon our LEAD Fall 2019 programs at the Brooklyn Central Library and NYPL Chatham Square. A few spots are still available at both locations. Don’t miss the chance to join! Sign up for a info session. Our LEAD workforce development program for immigrant women begins with eight job readiness workshops providing participants with critical knowledge and skills about the US job search process and workplace culture. Participation in LEAD also gives access to group practice and networking sessions...

Portraits & interviews

September News: New Program Assistant, Save the Date for year-end event, latest news

We are excited to let you know that our team is again growing! Leticia Lopez joined us on August 20 as our new Program Assistant, to support us in the administration, delivery, and expansion of our workforce development and community building programs. Originally from Mexico, Leticia previously worked with immigrant children and youth and is passionate about closing inequality gaps through education and through youth and minorities empowerment. Learn more about Leticia here.  We would also like to invite you to save the date of December 4...