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Opportunity. Mentoring. The Strength to Lead.
Why Chica Project?
What do we want to achieve?
Chica Project’s mission is to close the opportunity divide for Latinas by empowering them with the skills, confidence, and network necessary to thrive personally and professionally.
We envision a future where every Latina will have access to the education, experiences, and guidance required to realize her true potential through concerted leadership development and a pipeline of intergenerational Latina mentors.
How do we work?
Chica Project expands the relational, geographic, and professional horizons of young, urban Latinas living MA’s Gateway Cities, through:
1. Mentorship
2. Travel
3. Preparation for Future Success (Leadership Training)
What have we accomplished?
Through our program model, Chicas have:
● Graduated from Next Generation Chica at a 90% rate
● Traveled over 800 miles across Massachusetts to create new relationships in different cities
● Participated in 60 hours of leadership development training
● Engaged in 50 hours of workplace experience with 100% employer satisfaction
● Graduated and enrolled at colleges & universities (St. John’s University, UMass Amherst, Westfield State)
● Been matched with over 15 recruited and trained mentors for young Latinas
Where are we going?1. Hiring great people.
○ Program Director○ Site Leaders in Boston, Lawrence, Western MA
2. Doubling our program participants.3. Deepening our mentor pool’s experience and training.4. Developing our core youth leadership curriculum.5. Expanding workplace experience.
○ Creating new internships○ Developing specific professional skills that match growing sectors in
the regional economy
