ERIC Number: ED673737
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2024
Pages: 6
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Creating Spaces for Professional Networking and Growth: A Collaborative Inquiry Project with Immigrant Women
Norma Mercado; Cheri L. Hatcher; Clarena Larrotta
American Association for Adult and Continuing Education, Paper presented at the American Association for Adult and Continuing Education (AAACE) 2024 Conference (5th, Reno, NV, Oct 28-Nov 1, 2024)
This article describes a collaborative inquiry creating spaces for networking and learning for professional immigrant women. There were two implementation stages: (1) a pilot study to identify a meaningful research focus, and (2) the creation of a "Comadres Profesionales Summit," a collaboration between community members and university researchers. The aim was to promote personal growth, social and human capital, and pathways for career advancement. Data collection included interviews, qualitative questionnaires, field notes, and videos. The collaborative inquiry cycle (framing the problem, collecting evidence, examining evidence, sharing, and celebrating learning) guided the writing of the study findings, which are presented through four themes: (a) desire to belong, (b) increased confidence, (c) aspirations and needed skills, and (d) future plans. [For the full proceedings, see ED673719.]
Descriptors: Immigrants, Social Networks, Human Capital, Video Technology, Self Esteem, Occupational Aspiration, Futures (of Society), Career Development, Pilot Projects, School Community Relationship, Universities, Professional Personnel, Spanish, English (Second Language), Labor Force, Researchers, Barriers, Females
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Publication Type: Speeches/Meeting Papers; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Texas
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