Today’s featured member, Erika Nang, Program Director of OUWEZO says Ouwezo is a train-to-hire service for industries to recruit women of color with the latest technology talent.
Tell us about your business
Ouwezo’s mission is to transform the career journey of underprivileged groups. Ouwezo achieves its mission by removing the barriers that stand in the way of women getting into the technology sector.
By removing the main barriers that stand in the way of potential talent, Ouwezo aims to bridge the gap between tech companies’ need for skilled and diverse talent, and the availability of motivated women eager to transition into tech careers.
Why did you join the Chamber?
We joined the Seattle Metro Chamber to access resources that would support the business, mainly funding and personnel resources, and to gain visibility in the market space.
What are you/is your business interested in – or – what do you need currently?
The company is currently looking for guidance to secure strategic partnerships with agencies (governmental or not) or other entities to advance its mission.
To learn more about membership with the Seattle Metro Chamber, please visit our membership page.
Thank you to Ouwezo for being part of the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce network. Here at the Chamber, we have 2,500 companies across the region and 13 different business sectors, from your favorite neighborhood restaurant to brands known around the world. Our member feature program is based on referrals. If you would like to learn more about how to be featured in our member features series, please contact Cori Lumens.