Women's Program: Diverse Women in Action
The Women's project aims to promote job skills, leadership of women and a sense of community among low wage women through organizing, networking and the development of a microenterprise program. Women in the project select their own officers, design their own programs, determine the behavioral expectations, and control their project budget and earned income.
Established in February of 2004, the women’s group is a team of middle-aged Spanish speaking female immigrants who seek employment and seek numerous educational programs.
The job readiness training includes resume writing, different work culture workshop, business development training, and an introduction of cooperatives. The project is held on a quarterly basis for eight weeks to provide basic job readiness training for new members. Once women complete the basic course, they can join the cooperatives of women to promote economic self-sufficiency.
Cooperatives
Queens of Cleans (house cleaners)
Sewing co-op: baby blankets
Food Catering co-op: The food co-op provides an authentic Mexican food. click here for menu.
Women's Program Goals
- Provide Spanish-speaking immigrant women with a safe place to promote a sense of community.
- Promote economic self-sufficiency through development of microenterprise programs and job readiness training.
- Develop leadership of women and promote the rights of low wage women through actions.
How does the Women's Program work?
There is a quarterly session that people can join for eight weeks. The women will meet once a week on Fridays. For the new session information, contact nrosas@ccentrohumanitario.org or 303-292-4115, ext.105
How can i join the women's co-operatives?
In order to join our co-ops, women have to complete the basic educational session first. El Centro is a membership organization and women completing the course have to join membership.