Phil the Hall, the New York Philharmonic’s new initiative, is a warm welcome to a public who may never before have set foot in its concert hall. Written by Bruna Shapira This April, NWNY Cultural Trip took us to Phil the Hall, the New York Philharmonic’s new initiative to welcome New Yorkers dedicated to public service to its concert hall. For most of our group, it was the first time there. “Our community is formed mainly by recent immigrants. It...
Professional development programs Another LEAD series completed in December at the NYPL Mid-Manhattan library, with 14 participants completing the workforce development series. They will be able to continue their learning and practice in the coming months with our mock interview sessions, a panel discussion, field visits, and with 1-on-1 resume review and career counseling. We’re opening enrollment for two new LEAD series this Winter at our regular Mid-Manhattan and Chatham Square library locations – Help us spread the word in...
As our fundraising campaign, Empowering Immigrant Women, continues throughout December, we want to share how our free workforce development programs, LEAD and LEAD For New Moms, are changing the lives of young immigrant women in New York City. Below, we spotlight some of the skills and qualities are participants are gaining, from leadership capacity to self-confidence to command of English. Click here to learn more and donate to our campaign. Infographic by Christine Kim
New Women New Yorkers’ LEAD and LEAD for New Moms series are held at New York Public Library branches in Manhattan and the Bronx. These free programs empower young immigrant women to find their first fulfilling, paying jobs in their desired field, attain self-sufficiency, and become agents of change. Building community and encouraging lasting friendships among participants is just as crucial to the programs’ success. Along with workforce development sessions like resume workshops, mock interviews, and field visits to potential employers...