From Pilot Project to Permanent Program

In the latest episode of “It Happens at STN”, Jackson Fonder (CEO) and Monique Lopez (Deputy CEO) share insights on transforming initiatives from pilot projects into permanent programs. They highlight UMOM’s Homegrown Training journey, which began with the culinary training program at Helping’s Café and has since expanded to include a comprehensive warehouse logistics track—equipping participants with life skills, certifications, and clear pathways to sustainable, livable-wage careers.

Watch the segment below: