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Education G.O.A.L.S. G.O.A.L.S. is for youth ages 16 to 18 who want to complete the Adult High School Diploma L.E.A.P. L.E.A.P. is for adults who want to complete the Adult High School Diploma B.E.S.T. B.E.S.T. is for adults who want to set personal development goals to complete their Adult High School Diploma

Employment WESLinks WESLinks is for anyone who wants to build their employability skills in a 12-week program Soft Skills Soft Skills is a workshop series for anyone who wants to build their professional skills WorkLinks WorkLinks is for anyone who wants support to find and maintain employment CulinaryWorks CulinaryWorks Certificate Program provides students with foundational and intermediate culinary knowledge and practical skills.

Women’s Empowerment Healthy Self-Esteem Healthy Self-Esteem is for women 19+ looking to enhance their confidence and quality of life Power Up Power Up is for women 19+ who want to set and achieve goals to prepare for their next steps

Our Team Meet our passionate team committed to helping people achieve their goals Board of Directors Meet the dedicated members of our Board of Directors who help steer the Learning Exchange towards a sustainable future The Learning Exchange Learn more about The Learning Exchange’s mission, approach, and results The READY Project Helping youth overcome barriers to education and employment. Learner Stories We help change lives by empowering people to reach their education and employment goals Women’s Empowerment Network Formed in 1994 and focused on the systematic barriers that kept people from moving out of poverty Partnership Stories Learn more about the Learning Exchange’s collaborative partnerships and shared successes

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Learner Stories

Natusha’s Story

Natusha discusses what she learned in women’s empowerment programs and how she is sharing that knowledge with her children.

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Jenn’s Story

For a decade, Jenn’s life has revolved around being a stay-at-home mom. Despite loving being a mom, over time, she found herself disconnected from the person she was and found herself struggling to see a future. In a relationship that left little room for her own identity and opportunity to socialize, Jenn spent those years focused on caring for others while putting her own goals and aspirations on hold.

Shawnee Sue’s Story

Listen to Shawnee Sue share her journey and what she learned from participating in women's empowerment programming.

Lita’s Story

Lita first heard about SJLE through a family member who had recently completed the Healthy Self-Esteem programming. Watching someone close to her grow confidence and self-worth sparks something in her.

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