A graduate from LEAD, NWNY’s free workforce development program, revisits the impact of the training in her adjustment to life in the US and her search for meaningful employment Written by Daniella Golombeski I can’t say that I left behind everything in my native country of Colombia to chase unfulfilled dreams. But I did come to the United States to build a new path with my husband and continue weaving all the dreams I brought with me. Faced with the...
Covid-19 has changed how we interact with one another, but network keeps being one of the main strategies to achieve your career goals. With in-person meetings on hold , see how you can network during this challenging time Written by Stephanie Panico COVID-19 has changed everything about the way that we interact with others. Since the pandemic began, we have all had to adjust to a “new normal” where in-person contact is no longer possible or limited. This change extends...
Here are the books our team is reading this season Winter is officially here. What better way to spend the cold and snowy days than with a stack of good books? Whether you’re searching for an easy read or a more thought-provoking title, we’ve rounded up 10 books to keep you company during the season. This year, besides highlighting titles related to the immigrant experience, like we normally do, we decided to also compile books on racial issues — after...
New Women New Yorkers (NWNY) is pleased to launch the showcase of the 3rd edition of its storytelling project Real People. Real Lives. Women Immigrants of New York on the occasion of International Migrants Day (December 18). The initiative highlights a diverse picture of immigrant women living in New York City – frontline workers, journalists, stay-at-home moms, artists and entrepreneurs, among others – on a series of podcasts to be released weekly through March 8, 2021 (International Women’s Day). The...