How the CSA, AFL-CIO impacts communities

16/10/2023 35 min Temporada 4 Episodio 4
How the CSA, AFL-CIO impacts communities

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Episode Synopsis

Letycia Pastrana: The Community Services Agency of the Metro-Washington Council, AFL-CIO — 
The AFL-CIO continues to empower and inspire families and communities.  The Community Services Agency (CSA) of the Metropolitan-Washington Council, AFL-CIO is on a mission to continue that tradition.  Listen to the conversation today as Ramona talks to Letycia Pastrana, Executive Director, about the work of the CSA.  The CSA is an independent, nonprofit organization established to improve the lives of workers and their families by helping to meet their human and social service needs.  A native of San Antonio, Texas, Letycia has extensive experience developing and executing community and economic development activities for vulnerable, as well as diverse, populations in need of resources.

Resources:
https://www.communityservicesagency.org/ 

Highlights from our conversation:
Emergency assistance to families facing unique challenges, such as lay-offs, unemployment, etc.
Careers in trades
WorkForce Development
Providing the tools and guidance for career choices
Connecting with organizations that provide mental wellness
Women in trades
Strategies for college success

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