Breaking Barriers
The Breaking Barriers Project is a comprehensive,
participant centered program that generates community involvement
among often-marginalized immigrants by bridging community economic
development and individual empowerment and growth. The project's
primary area of focus right now is on Latina women and their families
in Waltham, Massachusetts. The program emphasizes social and work
skills development, basic literacy and ongoing English language
development, job training seminars, exploration of promising job
leads, computer skills, small business opportunities, access to
community services, and networking opportunities.
Innovative Features
- Participant-centered program design that includes
leadership training and empowerment
- Proactive job creation and placement
- Use of technology in innovative ways that stimulates
research and learning
- Creative designs for community development
- Peer support network nourished by mentors and
tutors from the community
- Partnerships and coordination with community,
education and service organizations
- Promotes community participation and social justice.
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