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Overview
At New Women New Yorkers, we’re dedicated to equipping immigrant women with the tools, confidence, and support they need to thrive.
Our comprehensive workforce development programs – LEAD, We Speak We LEAD, and Bridge to LEAD – offer tailored pathways to employment and career growth, while our specialized Clean Energy Program creates new career opportunities in an emerging industry.
Beyond job readiness, we provide community education and support initiatives to enhance resilience and protect rights. Our storytelling programs amplify voices and share powerful narratives, fostering pride, connection, and understanding.
Together, these programs create a holistic approach to empowerment, making a meaningful impact in the lives of our participants.
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 & networking sessions, Orientation & Interview sessions with partner employers, and tailored support to foster growth and success.
We offer LEAD in-person and virtually in 2024.
Sign up for a LEAD Info Session or to receive e-news about upcoming LEAD series.
We are thankful for the generous support of Capital One for the LEAD program.
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 was developed in partnership with We Speak NYC at the NYC Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs.
Learn more about We Speak We LEAD.
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.
Currently, the project serves many immigrant women who have recently arrived from Venezuela, Honduras, El Salvador, and other Latin American countries.
Enrollment is currently open for our in-person Bridge to LEAD 2024 series.
Sign up for Bridge to LEAD Info Session
Learn more about Bridge to LEAD.
We are thankful for the generous support of the Hispanic Federation and the Knisely Family Foundation for the Bridge to LEAD program.
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.
Our current Clean Energy initiatives include:
- Fireside chats & panel discussions with clean energy professionals
- Clean Energy Career Exploration Workshop
- Intro to Green Certifications & Other Trainings
- Participation of clean energy companies in Career Fair
- 1:1 career support
- Pivoting to Clean Energy Community Education Workshop
Learn more about Clean Energy Program.
Arielle Kandel.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 Discussion Circles & Moms Support Group
- Mental Health Workshops in partnership with Jamron Counseling
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: