LEAP

Latina Economic Advancement Program

LEAP was created to begin to address the disproportionate impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic had on Latinas. There are two components of the program (LEAP: Financial Literacy Seminars and LEAP: Workforce Development Seminars), both focusing on increasing economic stability and supporting Latinas as they navigate the evolving workplace. Keep scrolling to learn more about each component and be sure to attend our end of the program career fair.

LEAP Components:

Component #1: LEAP Financial Literacy Seminars

(online, every month on a Monday- see dates below), Followed by an in person community convening on Saturday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PST.

Component #2: LEAP Workforce Development Seminars

(online, every month on a Thursday- see dates below), followed by an in-person community convening on Saturday from 12:00 PM to 3:00PM PST.

LEAP participants can join both components of this free program. Please be sure to register for each component using the designated registration forms above.

In California, Latinas earned only 42 cents for every dollar earned by a White man in 2019 and more acutely in Silicon Valley, Latinas earned 33.5 cents for every dollar in comparison to their White male counterparts (HOPE ESLR, 2020). Compounding this inequity, COVID-19 and the resultant economic downturn impacted a much larger number of women, and particularly Latinas, who had to leave their jobs/careers due to the lack of home support for other household members (children and elders, e.g.). To fully address these economic justice issues, Latinas (who have systematically been excluded from conversations about personal finance) need financial literacy programs that use an intersectional approach as Latinas face economic disparities at the racial, ethnic, cultural, and gender levels.

The financial literacy seminars strive in building foundational financial literacy skills and in gaining a community of support to navigate what it means to build wealth as a Latina. This will be a 6 month economic advancement program, which includes five FREE workshops focused on various financial literacy topics and monthly community convenings to provide space for financial mindset work.

  • LEAP Learning Session #1: Monday, December 04, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #1: Saturday, December 09, 2023 | 9:00am - 1:00PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Learning Session #2: Monday, January 08, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #2 Saturday, January 13, 2024 | 9:00am - 1:00 PM PST

  • LEAP Learning Session #3: Monday, February 05, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #3: Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 9:00am - 1:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Learning Session #4: Monday, March 04, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #4: Saturday, March 09, 2024 | 9:00am - 1:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Learning Session #5: Monday, April 01, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #5: Saturday, April 06, 2024 | 9:00am - 1:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • Futura Fest Date TBA

Component #1

LEAP - Financial Literacy Seminars

Latinas are a fast-growing demographic. In 2020, the Latina population made up 9.4% of the U.S. population and was projected to grow by 25.8% which means Latinas are fundamental to the robust and thriving national economy. However, the pandemic disproportionately devastated Latinas in Silicon Valley. In California specifically, Latinas have been disproportionately affected by the economic downturn. According to Hispanas for Political Equality’s (HOPE) Economic Status of Latinas Report:

  • 28.9% of Latinas lost their jobs through May 2020, compared to 9.4% for White women

  • One in three (36.3%) of undocumented Latinas in California lost their job as of September 2020

Latinas in our community play essential roles in our society but are not prioritized when it comes to resource allocation and empowerment. In response, LCSV believes in educating and mobilizing Latinas with relevant skills to successfully re-enter the workforce and become a driving force for the economy. 

This component will include a series of FREE workshops to prepare Latinas with the skills to reenter the workforce and/or obtain higher paying jobs.

  • LEAP Workforce Development Seminar #1: Thursday, December 07, 2023 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #1: Saturday, December 09, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Workforce Development Seminar #2: Thursday, January 11, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #2: Saturday, January 13, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Workforce Development Seminar #3: Thursday, February 08, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM (Virtual)

    Community Convening #3: Saturday, February 10, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Workforce Development Seminar #4: Thursday, March 07, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST (Virtual)

    Community Convening #4: Saturday, March 09, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • LEAP Workforce Development Seminar #5: Thursday, April 04, 2024 | 6:00 - 7:30 PM PST(Virtual)

    Community Convening #5: Saturday, April 06, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM PST (In-person)

  • Futura Fest Date TBA

Component #2

LEAP - Workforce Development Seminars

Incentives for all LEAP Participants

The first 100 participants to engage in every session (5) of the LEAP: Financial Literacy Seminars or the LEAP Workforce Development Seminars, followed by the community convenings, AND complete the seminar evaluation forms will be eligible for a $150.00 stipend.

Stipend: Visa card of $150.00 to invest in your future (childcare, 1-1 career coaching, professional headshot etc.) along with an exclusive LCSV Resource Guide.