Chester County Women’s Commission looking into impact of pandemic on women and jobs – Daily Local News

WEST CHESTER Women have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic and have left or lost their employment at higher rates than men. Now, the Chester County Womens Commission (CCWC) is supporting three local organizations that are directly serving and supporting women to gain meaningful employment.

The CCWC awarded $4,000 to the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center, which provides opportunities for individuals to prepare for sustainable employment and financial independence through education, training, and support services. This support will enable one woman to attend and complete their Certified Nursing Assistant program.

And $3,200 was given to Good Samaritan Services to increase the number of attendees in their Getting Ahead Workshop. This workshop supports women in the Coatesville area and provides education on finding and keeping secure housing, gaining new employment, and other services and life skills.

Wings for Success (WFS) served more women in 2020 than any year in its 22 years of service in Chester County. The CCWC provided $3,300 to WFS to support clothing for domestic violence victims, work clothing for frontline workers, and technology upgrades.

The Chester County Womens Commission supports organizations that promote opportunities for all women in Chester County.

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