Midland College will host a Women's Well-Being Resource Fair on Dec. 3, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Al G. Langford Chaparral Center. The free event is open to the public, and will provide information and services related to health, wellness, and personal growth.
"The Women's Well-Being Resource Fair is a chance for our community to come together and support one another with tools and knowledge that empower," said Jaime Águila, Ph.D., Director of Community and Family Engagement during an interview with Midland Times.
The fair will feature over 40 local organizations and Midland College programs, including:
- Prosperity Employment Outreach: Offers employment tools and resources, including the "Success Suits Her" program, providing professional women’s clothing to support those entering or reentering the workforce.
- Thriving United: A Recovery Community Organization providing peer support, recovery resources, and housing for women with children in a supportive environment.
- Skillpoint Alliance: Offers free, accelerated job training in trades like electrical and HVAC to support employment in high-demand industries.
- Numerous Midland College programs and vocational/technical programs
- United Way of Midland
- Midland Rape Crisis and Children's Advocacy Center
- Pink the Basin
- Permian Basin Center for Preventative Resources (PBCPR)
- Buckner Children and Family Services
- Family Promise of Midland
“Skillpoint Alliance is excited to participate in the Women's Well-Being Resource Fair,” said Maria Delgado, Site Director for Skillpoint Alliance. “We are grateful to Midland College for hosting events like this, which provide valuable resources and inspiration for working moms, single moms, and women from all walks of life to enhance their lives and support their families. Let’s empower each other through these opportunities.”
For more information about the event, visit Midland College's official website.