Career Ready Fellowship

Pathways for Equity Program: unlocking career pathways for women impacted by the criminal legal system

TRACK 2

The Career Ready Fellowship track involves working with employers in target cities and states. The employers can be identified by The LOHM or by the women. The Career Ready Fellowship Track involves a 6-month commitment that includes a monthly stipend for participation in weekly workshops, career exploration and planning, continuing education resources, mentoring, and career transition support.

To be considered for this track, women must meet the eligibility criteria listed below and complete a program application.

Fellowship Overview

Phase 1:

Personal & Professional
Refinement Workshops
2 Months

Phase 2:

Customized Career Planning
Job Search Assistance
2 Months

Phase 3:

Career Transition Support
Educational Resources
Peer Mentoring
2 Months

Meet the Fellows

2021

2022

The Ladies of Hope Ministries

Pathways 4 Equity Program
Career Ready Fellowship

Spring 2022 Cohort

Fendi Baxter, Harker Heights, TX
Michelle Bush, Houston, TX
Katrina Butler, Stone Mountain, GA
Lattrice Harris, Atlanta, GA
Brianna Mathura, South Ozone Park, NY
Kamelita Mathura, South Ozone Park, NY
Viviana Mayorga, Flushing, NY
Kisha Miller, Lancaster, CA
Judith Negron, Hialeah, FL
Tanika Nicholas, Lagrange, GA
Arielle Oakes, Durham, NC
Devohn Phillips, North Hollywood, CA
Cassandra Severe, Newark, NJ
Sade Sibley, New Orleans, LA
Karima Smith, New York, NY
Kanya “Purpose” Tirado, Hampton, GA
Robin Turner, Cleveland, OH
Olivia Walker, Lithonia, GA
Regina Wiley, Bronx, NY

Summer 2022 Cohort

Alina Feas, Miami, FL
Savrina Khuldiph, Jamaica, NY
Sarah Mabry, Houston, TX
Anndrea McQuagge, Houston, TX
Brittany Rice-Thompson, Bronx, NY
Nalene Shivcharan, Jamaica, NY
Tina Thomas, Houston, TX
Yami Thomas, Houston, TX
Shanitas Williams, Columbus, GA
Katrina “Nicki” Wright, Smyrna, GA

Fall 2022 Cohort

Ashley Adams, Atlanta, GA
Cheri Branham, Green Bay, WI
Yahniie Bridges, Los Angeles, CA
Tamatha Canady, Miami, FL
Quaimerah Council, Stone Mountain, GA
Leonora Friday, Bronx, NY
Aisha Lee, Tobago, Trinidad
Amber Lewis, Houston, TX
Yokasta Liriano, Bronx, NY
ShaWanda Manuel, West Palm Beach, FL
Adrianne Miller, Dothan, AL
Angel Phillips, Webster, TX
Tasha Sanders, Charlotte, NC
Gwendolyn Taylor, Atlanta, GA
Nikita Thomas, Forest Park, GA
Tara Vickers, Winnetka, CA
Kristen Wallen, Houston, TX

2023

The Ladies of Hope Ministries

Pathways 4 Equity Program
Career Ready Fellowship

Spring 2023 Cohort

Jonitha Alston, Astoria, NY
Maria Caceres, Coral Springs, FL
Pearl Griffin, Dallas, TX
Laura Thi Truong, Cypress, TX
Nicole Wilson, Atlanta, GA
Krista Young, Little Elm, TX

Summer 2023 Cohort

Mary Beth Arrieta, Richmond Hill, NY
Chrystal Colon, Jamaica, NY
Kennedy Felder, Queens, NY
Joanna Jackson, Albany, NY
Precious Johnson, San Francisco, CA
Lorrie Klein, Atlanta, GA
Zenobia Llanos, Queens, NY
Chelsea Molina, San Jose, CA
Tamu Walker, Malvern, AK

Fall 2023 Cohort

Shakina Bellamy, Brooklyn, NY
Nicola Bruce, Bronx, NY
Hakima Howard, Newark, NJ
Shirley “Jazzy” Mason, Bronx, NY
Erin Myers, Brooklyn, NY
Sarah Payne, Medford, NY

2024

The Ladies of Hope Ministries

Pathways 4 Equity Program
Career Ready Fellowship

Spring 2024 Cohort

Toshia Alexander, Houston, TX
Aillyn Aulov, Aventura, FL
Lakresha Cunningham, Cartersville, GA
Elvia Lugo, Hialeah, FL
Cassenda Nelson, Albany, GA
Jessica O’Brien, Chicago, IL
April Paulk, Conyers, GA
Marjorie Robinson, Port Lucie, FL
Myriah Thomas, Astoria, NY
Lori Thurston, Mabelton, GA
Millicent Traylor, Houston, TX

Summer 2024 Cohort

Jessica Berggren, Miami, FL
Vilawoe Boadu, Katy, TX
Gaye Corbin, Tifton, GA
Rosa Gregg, Chesapeake, VA
Sophia Habtemariam, Los Angeles, CA
Nakhia Hall, Newark, NJ
Iyana Herbert, East Point, GA
Tammara McCoy, Richmond Hill, NY
Linda Morgan, Spring, TX
Kimberlee Morris, Maricopa, AZ
Senora Rudolph, Jonesboro, GA
Candace Williams, Palmyra, VA
Rose Zegarra, Davie, FL

Lori Thurston's
Success Story

The Ladies of Hope Ministries (The LOHM)

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Career Ready Fellowship Eligibility

For the Career Ready Fellowship, we are looking for women who have:

Received reentry support for at least six (6) months if they were directly impacted by incarceration;
A stable living environment, reliable transportation (personal or public);
Interest in working for an employer;
Experience with Microsoft or Google software digital skills at the intermediate level of proficiency;
At least three years of work experience;
Strong communication, organization, time management, and leadership skills;
Experience using a desktop or laptop computer, and access to stable internet;
Availability to attend weekly workshops on Tuesdays from 5:45-7:45 pm (Eastern Time).

If you meet the eligibility criteria for the Career Ready Fellowship, please complete the online application at Pathways4Equity Application. Processing steps include an application prescreen, readiness assessment, and a group interview. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions below. For additional information, contact Arlene Benavidez, Program Director, arlene@thelohm.org

Frequently Asked Questions
about the Career Ready Fellowship Track

What is the Career Ready Fellowship schedule for 2024?

How are women selected for each fellowship cohort?

What is the time commitment?

The women go through three phases over 6 months. Phase 1 includes a commitment of three hours per week where they attend one evening workshop on Tuesdays from 5:45 to 7:45 p.m. (Eastern Time) and complete weekly assignments. Phase 2 includes customized career planning and job search assistance in their chosen career pathways with employers. Phase 3 includes career transition support, educational resources, and peer mentoring.

Do women get paid to participate?

Where are the employers located?

Where do program activities take place?

What topics are covered in the professional development workshops?