I work for a nonprofit called because I said I would and we have an Unemployment Transition Program to help folks who have lost their job in the pandemic. Funded by our donors, this is a 6-week leadership development workshop series held online. This certificate-granting program focuses on resiliency skills that employers value, but the habits and tactics also apply to managing stress during difficult times. Additionally, we talk about job hunting strategies and have peer-team meetings so people don't feel like they're fighting this battle alone.

The cost to join is covered by the generosity of others, but it is only open only to folks who have lost their job due to the economic effects of the pandemic. The program is led by a five-time TEDxTalk presenter and informed by a Career Placement Advisory Council and a Mental Health Advisory Council.

We have 100 seats open for our next cohort that starts April 5th. More info and apply here: www.becauseisaidiwould.org/backtowork.

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Slowing the pandemic came with costs; Some people paid that price with their livelihoods. Families are struggling to keep it together. We are a small nonprofit, but we aren't going to use that as an excuse to stand by and just watch people struggle. I don't know if we can help you, but we are certainly ready to try.