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Women's Bureau - US Department of Labor: Stephanie D., a recovering addict and single mother, spoke of her experience in the Women's Bureau's Working Women in Transition (WWIT) program at the June 7, 2007, graduation ceremony at the Hope Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. New WWIT graduates at the Hope Center graduation ceremony. They are joined by Women's Bureau and Hope Center representatives. The appropriately-named Hope Center, a faith-based organization, conducted the graduation ceremony for current and past recipients of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) who completed the WWIT program. Graduates entered the auditorium with the traditional Pomp and Circumstance setting the tempo and were welcomed by Little Rock Mayor Mark Stodola. Women's Bureau Director Shinae Chun's keynote reinforced the theme of hope as she inspired the women to continue to pursue their dreams for a better life for themselves and for their children. The motivational speakers have given me a lot of hope because they came out of hard situations and succeeded in their lives. WWIT is a multi-regional demonstration project focusing on women who are making a significant transition in their work lives. WWIT uses the Bureau's strategy of combining both "high tech" and "high touch" components (online and interpersonal resources) to assist women in finding employment, increasing their earnings, entering into career education/training opportunities, and/or starting a business. The Hope Center reinforced independent living skills with workshops on budgeting, credit counseling, and facts for first-time home buyers. Personal enhancement workshops included the importance of networking, reaching your goals, keeping a positive attitude, and improving self-esteem.
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