Program Overview

Our Transitional Employment Program

Women’s Bean Project is a transitional employment program that is completed in phases to effectively support participants throughout their journey.

Program Overview

PHASE 1 – STABILIZATION – 4 WEEKS

Participants attend programming classes, job shadowing, and food safety training while working with a case manager to gain stable access to basic needs.

PHASE 2 – DEVELOPMENT – 20 WEEKS

Participants work in the manufacturing warehouse as part of the production team, learning transferable job skills with leadership opportunities. They continue to participate in wrap-around support and programming.

PHASE 3 – JOB SEARCH – 12 WEEKS

Participants work with a case manager and job coach to build a resume, apply for jobs, and/or pursue higher education. They continue to work in production and participate in wrap-around support and programming.

PHASE 4 – GRADUATION – LIFETIME

For six months after leaving the program, graduates may continue to meet with a case manager to ensure a smooth transition. Graduates have lifetime access to WBP resources.

Our Core Curriculum

• Coping Skills
• Communication in the Workplace / Conflict Management
  • Presented by The Conflict Center
• Financial Literacy
  • Presented by Academy Bank
• Digital Literacy
• GED Prep and Adult Literacy
  • Presented by Community Education Outreach
• Career Readiness
  • Presented by Dress for Success
• Frames Storytelling
  • Presented by Brink Literacy