Empowering Women through Workforce Development: Bridging the Gap to Stable Employment Opportunities

From connecting women to stable employment opportunities to providing skills training for specific careers, workforce development programs are helping women address wage and employment gender disparities while increasing their economic independence.

Grants from the Women’s Foundation of Boston have funded programs to help women overcome barriers and create pathways for enriching and financially rewarding employment.

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Mujeres Unidas Avanzando Offers Women Tools to Thrive

Grantee partner Mujeres Unidas Avanzando (MUA) provides Latina and other English language learners the tools to empower themselves through mentoring, education, and job training. WFBoston’s first grant to MUA was used for a Medical Administrative Assistant job training pilot program. Last year, WFBoston awarded MUA a three-year $120,000 grant to fund a second Clinical Medical Assistant educational training and externship program to supplement the original waitlisted program.

Research Partnership Announced with UMass Lowell

WFBoston and UMass Lowell have announced a joint research initiative, led by Dr. Yanfen Li, Assistant Professor in UMass Lowell’s Department of Biomedical Engineering. The project will identify barriers preventing women in Massachusetts Gateway Cities from pursuing higher education and workforce training.

Despite the potential to earn nearly $1 million more over their lifetimes with postsecondary education, only 54% of women in these areas consider it. Dr. Li's research will guide WFBoston and other philanthropic partners in directing funds to enhance educational access and open new opportunities.

Save the Date for Make Her Mark 2024

Our third annual Make Her Mark event is set for Thursday, September 19, 2024. This year we will be celebrating financial empowerment. Be part of the most fabulous night of the year for women and girls by joining the Host Committee or becoming a Corporate Sponsor.

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