Learner Stories
Sam discusses how she overcame barriers with the support she received in women’s empowerment programming.
I first became aware of the Learning Exchange through the UYES! (Urban Youth Employment/Education Services) program. Everyone there was so supportive and understanding. The atmosphere was welcoming and I didn’t feel the daily pressure I felt in traditional high school.
Read moreI didn’t finish high school but worked for three years until 2016. I was laid off unexpectedly, but decided to look at it positively. I thought, ‘This is my chance. I have to do something.’
Read moreListen to Shawnee Sue share her journey and what she learned from participating in women's empowerment programming.
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