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NWNY Graduate Spotlight: Diana Cespedes, a civil engineer from Costa Rica

Diana Céspedes’ story begins in Costa Rica, where she worked as a civil engineer for 18 years, developing a solid expertise in construction design. She poured her passion into large-scale projects, primarily in the residential and hospitality sectors. However, Diana decided to seek new horizons and chase her dreams in one of the most dynamic cities in the world—New York City. The move to NYC came with its own set of challenges. Diana quickly realized that her new environment tested...

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How LEAD helped Anna Marie Villajin transition into the workforce

  LEAD and LEAD for New Moms (including free childcare sponsored by Project Playdate) are free workforce development programs for young immigrant women. Offered by New Women New Yorkers several times a year at four New York Public Library branches in Manhattan and the Bronx, the programs focus on skills training, teamwork, and leadership development to support and prepare participants for entry or reintegration into the workforce in NYC or to pursue higher education. Here, we introduce you to one...