PRINCETON, NJ Restaurant Dining Guide Announcement

The Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment (IW3E) Announce 'HerStory Project'

For more than six years, The Institute of Wonderful Women Working for Empowerment (IW³E) has implemented its mission of economic empowerment of by supporting women of color who are training for careers in the healthcare industry.  We have provided Just in Time Scholarships, computer technology assistance, and mentoring, both online and person-to person.  We have implemented programs that address emergent needs such as our new Experienceship Program.   Through all of our programs, services and personal support, the Institute has learned quite a bit about the women  we serve, the challenges they face and how they overcome these challenges. Our journey together has given us a bird's-eye perspective on  some of the challenges that low income  and moderate women of color face, as well as the joys that they experience as they create a new world of opportunity and possibility for themselves.

Our proteges continue to move forward against many obstables.  Indeed, they are committed to creating change in their lives and the lives of their families. There are many stories to share.  The stories encouage others and themselves.  This year we initiated the HerStory project so that the many facets of their stories can be told in their own words.  Most have never been asked to talk about themselves and tell their story.  It is our pleasure to help them to do so.

We begin with interviews from some women who have participated in IW³E programs over the years and encourage them to talk about themselves, how did they meet the obstacles and challenges,  what success and achievement means to them, their family and community, and what gives them the greatest joy.

We are pleased to be working with the Center for Women and Work at Rutgers University who will help us to form case studies and share the results at our upcoming conference in October:  Employability Barriers for Women of Color Entering the Healthcare Field, a joint project with the NJ Health Care Talent Network.

Our ultimate goal is to complete a documentary that will be shared at a future event.  If some of you would like to give us a hand,  we welcome you.  Call us at 609-388-1867 or e-mail  us at iwwweinfo@wonderfuworkingwomen.org