Session 96 Graduates

“Strong women handle all things with grace and elegance”

This month 17 women graduated from Women’s Empowerment 9-week job readiness and empowerment program. You can watch the graduation HERE on our Instagram.

CMC – shifting gears and changing lives!

This month, the California Mobility Center (CMC), equipped our graduates with skills to successfully pursue careers in the green energy field. They had a week filled with building STEM projects, understanding future opportunities, and even gaining OSHA certifications! Thank you CMC!

Session 97 Orientation

If you know someone who would benefit from our program, we’d love to meet them. We know that the women we serve have tremendous potential. The program fosters growth and development, preparing participants to succeed and overcome any challenges ahead. By attending one of the four upcoming orientations, folks can learn more about the program, meet some of the team, and get a feel for what it’s like to be a part of the incredible WE community. Please spread the word and help reach anyone who might benefit from our programs and services.

Today, we celebrate graduates with remarkable achievements! After completing our job readiness program each one of these ladies have succeeded in gaining employment!

Last week, Session 93 graduate Jackie rang the bell of success! After completing her internship at the Capital, she secured her dream job as a teacher aide in the local school district. Jackie set this goal to be closer to her daughter and eliminate childcare challenges. We’re so proud of her journey!

Rochelle has officially joined the workforce and rang the bell of success! Within just a few weeks of Session 96, she secured a job as a security officer.
As a single mother of two, finding flexible employment that offers stability for her family was a top priority. We’re so proud of you, Rochelle! Your hard work is inspiring!

Ring, ring, ring! Jess from Session 96 stopped by to celebrate her success and ring the bell!
She’s landed a job as an instructional assistant in a local school district, working with kindergarten classes. We’re thrilled for you, Jess—your passion for education is sure to inspire young minds!

Guess who just graduated from Trellis Gardens! Amber just got the keys to a spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath apartment for her and her little ones.
She has been working incredibly hard and Trellis Gardens allowed her to have a safe place to stay for her and her children until she was able to reach this goal. Way to go Amber!

You Can Support the Women of Session 97!

We need YOU! We are still seeking volunteers to support the resilient women and children we serve. View open volunteer opportunities and sign up using the button below. If you haven’t volunteered with us before, please sign up to attend a volunteer orientation.

New volunteer orientation:

October 16th at 4:00 pm @ WE!

For more information or inquiries, please reach out to
volunteers@womens-empowerment.org.

Item donations and drives are a great way to support the women and children we serve. You can help insure we have the important supplies that make our programs possible.

At this time, we are in need of the following:

Desperate need of Baby wipes!
Pull-ups
Non-Perishable Snacks
Scrubs new or gently used, all sizes
Large 3-Ring 2 inch binders

Makeup & Skincare for all skin tones
Small or travel size toiletries
New and gently worn bra’s sizes DD & Up

We update the urgent and ongoing needs list throughout the year as our most pressing needs change. Please check out the list by scanning the QR code or following the link

Meet Sigrunn Nydal WE’s new HR and Operations Manager. Born and raised in Bergen, Norway, Sigrunn embarked on a transformative journey to the US at 19. Since then, she has become a prominent leader in HR and Operations, bringing over 20 years of experience from retail (and nonprofit sectors). Her career highlights include impactful roles at CVS Health, Walmart, and Office Depot, where she honed her skills in business growth, process optimization, and team building.

Outside the professional realm, Sigrunn’s enthusiasm for life shines through. Whether she’s conquering hiking trails, navigating the waters in a kayak, biking with finesse, or enjoying quality time with her spirited puppy, Semillion, and two adorable grandkids. At Women’s Empowerment, Sigrunn is dedicated to fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture. Her transparent leadership style, combined with her BA in Communications from San Jose State University and a background in advertising, underscores her commitment to excellence. Whether she’s strategizing in the boardroom or exploring the great outdoors.