Mangasa’s and Kawaya’s Story: Bridge to CDA and CNA

Housed at United Way of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Workforce Initiative’s (formerly known as Greater Portland Workforce Initiative) goal is to help individuals in Southern Maine prepare and connect to growing sectors of employment with family-sustaining wages. For Mangasa (Mangasi) and Kawaya, two GPWI Bridge to CDA (Child Development Associate) and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) program participants, Southern Maine Workforce Initiative (SMWI) provided opportunity, a career pathway, and financial stability while addressing the growing workforce shortage across Southern Maine. Watch now to learn more about SMWI and how your support of United Way is helping ensure all neighbors thrive – not sure survive.