Writing for Work: Grant Pitch for AWE

My idea for the grant project involves working with AWE in a combination of their programs. Their “Hospitality Hours” program involves a class time centered around personal story writing and their “Employment and Education Program” involves resume writing and job placement assistance. My idea is to combine some of these skills in a way that puts these women’s stories and skills out into the world. This would involve seeing about working with the grant money to get a local newspaper or magazine to allow a couple pages as a place for refugees to write about their experience. The pages and articles would include personal stories from women that come to AWE, as well as also including a short biography like resume with their article that would include any special skills, education, or other information that would be a way to get their information out in an interesting and personal way to prospective employers. Through volunteering at the organization, Stevenson students could assist in this process as well! AWE already provides a lot of services and amazing programs, this plan could possibly bring not only more attention to the women writing their stories, but also to the organization and their purpose.