Designed to affirm the personhood and lived experiences of women of color, our flagship program, the Collaborative Cohort, brings together women across generations and industries, providing a safe space for them to grow together.
The Collaborative Cohort is a demonstrated approach to WOCC's theory of change. Through seminars, collaboration sessions, journaling, and skill shares, our identity-centric curriculum helps Collaborators map issues from root cause to probable intervention, addressing problems Black women face and feeding communal curiosity to create a healthier, more equitable future.
There are no age restrictions, no experience nor expertise requirements, and no nomination required. It's just our space, our learning, our growth, our liberation.
Validate your existence and curiosity in a safe space for reflection and ideation.
In the Cohort, Collaborators are the idea generators, hypothesis testers, researchers, participants, and outcome evaluators, using their learning and resources from the seminars to bring their ideas to life, showcasing their unique magic for the benefit of their community. Collaborators employ our method to curate and execute participatory action research projects that align with WOCC’s engagement tracks: Justice & Liberation, Facilitator Training, Holistic Health, and Artistic Expression.
Centering Personal Ecology, we teach and model culturally responsive emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and vulnerability.
Learning Components
Through an immersive learning experience, the Cohort moves Black women toward fully realizing our power and autonomy while developing a toolkit for navigating the professional landscape.
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Seminars
Over the course of 5 units, exploring identity framework and personal values in relation to the socio-political landscape; deepen our understanding of self and community through comprehensive analysis and submersion; and broaden our knowledge of local issues, policies and organizations along with their community impact.
Collaboration Sessions
These intergenerational sessions allow us to examine our identity and values across the spectrum of past, present, and future. While experienced Cohort members reflect and impart wisdom, our young leaders apply fresh eyes to the scenarios that leave grown black women jaded.
Experiences + Skill shares
We’re all teachers and learners, so we provide the space for Cohort members to share their side hustles, hobbies, valuable experiences, and skills with the group.
Journaling
Collaborators process and reflect on our work together with a custom curated and personalized Cohort Journal.
Magic Hours
Magic Hours are exclusive adult outings where we are "hosted" in an informal setting by a woman in the community who embodies what we discuss in our seminars.
WOCC/T.I.M.E.
Summer Work Experience
WOCC/T.I.M.E. Summer Work Experience
In 2020, we adapted this program for high school students in our summer work experience. In addition to equipping them with job readiness skills and providing a strong foundation for optimal decision making, we guide students through assessing social justice issues from systems analysis to personal impact. Utilizing the tools of storytelling, photovoice, videography, and graphic design to explore their unique story of self, in relation to larger advocacy efforts, youth write and produce short documentaries exploring issues of their choosing. We work to empower Black girls, teaching them to craft and control their own narrative and advocate for issues they care about.