Women's Social Entrepreneurship Center

About

The Oakland-based Women’s Social Entrepreneurship Center (WSEC) aims to address the barriers to self-sufficiency and economic mobility facing marginalized women and non-binary individuals.

The WSEC places emphasis on aiding formerly incarcerated and immigrant womxn of color seeking liberation through business ownership.

Desire Johnson-Forte
Founder

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Angel Burns
Owner

Write a short text about your service. Highlight key benefits for potential clients.Circle of Sistah's is a BIPOC woman-owned maintenance, repair and cleaning service. As a returning citizen after a 36 year incarceration, Angel Burns is building her social venture as a platform for healing, and to inspire others in that healing

New Beginnings Academy is a comprehensive one of a kind two-year apprenticeship program for up and coming hair stylists and barbers who do not have the advantage, nor the resources, financially, to attend traditional private barbering or cosmetology institutions.

Ms. Vicki Scott
Owner & Educator

Participant Spotlight

Bringing Change

Certificate Program

Four 6-Week Sessions (Virtual Meetings)

Session 1

Launching Your Entrepreneurial Journey

Session 2

Social Impact Accelerator
Social Impact Certificate

Session 3

Elevating Your Social Impact Strategy

Session 4

Strategy Implementation
Certificate & Graduation!

"Act as if what you do makes a difference.

It does."

-William James-

Contact Women's Social Entrepreneurship Center

Phone:

510-560-4345

Email:

welcome@wsec510.org

1406 Seminary Ave, Oakland, CA 94621

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