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WeLEAD

The WeLEAD program was started in 2014 as a means to help immigrant and refugee women navigate post-secondary education and to prepare them to be economically and financially self-sufficient. It is the sister program to Girls Getting Ahead in Leadership (GGAL), whose program focus is on academic support and leadership training for 6th-12th grade girls. 

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WeLEAD is a free program for immigrant and refugee women who are enrolled or plan to be enrolled in post-secondary education.  If you are interested in receiving support from WeLEAD, please contact See Lee at slee@womenofwise.org.

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We support your post-secondary education

Education is one of our key components to building self-confidence and increasing economic opportunities. Our services includes:

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  • Access to GED resources and help

  • College homework assistance

  • Financial aid guidance

  • Eligibility to receive small college grants

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We provide leadership & life skills training

WISE hosts workshops with professionals from various disciplines to speak with our program participants to build their networks and professional skills. Activities include:

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  • Time management workshops

  • Homeownership workshops

  • Financial literacy skills development

  • Self-esteem development

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We prepare women to be economically self-sufficient

A core component of this program is to position immigrant women to achieve economic success, fully participate in the state's economy, and to have access to diverse, high-paying work opportunities.  Our support includes:

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  • Internship and job shadowing match

  • Referral services

  • Resume building and writing

  • Job interview practice

JOIN WELEAD

WeLEAD is a free program for immigrant and refugee women transitioning to post-secondary education or already enrolled.​

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For questions and inquiries, email See Lee.

BE A MENTOR

Mentors provide homework help and guidance to immigrant and refugee girls.

Contact

See Lee

WeLEAD Program Coordinator

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Women's Initiative for Self Empowerment (WISE)

570 N Asbury Street, Suite 202

Saint Paul, MN 55104

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admin@womenofwise.org

651-646-3268

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Federal Tax ID: 41-1791358

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

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WISE has many generous funders and donors that support our work. Some of our work is supported by Grant Number 90EV0586-01-00 from the Family Violence Protection and Services within the Administration for Children and Families Program, a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Neither the Administration for Children and Families nor any of its components operate, control, are responsible for, or necessarily endorse this website (including, without limitation, its content, technical infrastructure, and policies, and any services or tools provided). The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Administration for Children and Families and the Family Violence Protection and Services Program.

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