StreetWise Partners has helped me reinvent myself, access my skills, and change my weaknesses to strengths. They were essential in helping me learn the skills necessary to adapt to this job market. My son became a fellow soon after. He has referred two of his friends, who are active in the program. My nephew also joined SWP in October 2011. I am looking forward to seeing him reach his potential.My advice to someone who is interested in applying for StreetWise Partners would be to evaluate your situation. Decide what your interests are, set your goals, and become dedicated. Do not become idle, success is a choice.

COSIA has inspired me to turn my craft of making jewelery and knitting into a business. I became a member of the 2012-2013 COSIA Love by the Slice Women's Leadership Program several months ago. I attend the annual retreat at Chester, CT. It was a wonderful experience to work with a diverse group of professional women. The featured guest speaker Luz Flores Lee, Life and Leadership Coach, provided tools to balance my life with time management, prioritizing, setting goals, accomplishments and multitasking. I returned home with clarity; I know where am headed. I am working on balancing my work schedule to keep going. I am focused and looking forward to the opportunity to work with Luz Flores Lee as my life coach to gain training and tools that will challenge me and give me the mindset to build my business. I am rejuvenated, inspired and connected to a sisterhood that supports me. My experience has lead me to recommended a friend to become a member.