Turma do Jiló & Casa Florescer: Empowering Trans Women for the Workforce

Activities Driving Transformation

Throughout the project, various activities were carried out, designed to meet the individual needs of each participant, respecting their histories and experiences:

• Resume workshops: To create professional and appealing documents.
• Self-awareness dynamics: Strengthening self-perception and potential.
• Job interview simulations: Preparing for the challenges of job seeking.
• Discussions on labor rights and professional ethics: Informing about the pillars of a dignified career.
• Photo sessions: Improving resumes and boosting self-esteem.

Sandra, an educator from Turma do Jiló, highlights the importance of listening to stories and exchanging knowledge, creating a supportive environment where dreams and future perspectives can blossom. She emphasizes that, beyond preparing them for the market, the project works on the participants' self-image and self-confidence.

Voices of Transformation: Inspiring Testimonials

The project's results are visible in the words and lives of the participants:

• Larissa, welcomed at Casa Florescer, highlighted how the project “opened our minds,” providing greater employability and essential support for all the girls.
• Abigail, 18, celebrated the employment opportunities and the welcoming way they were treated. “It was incredible, especially how people spoke to us, as if we weren’t strangers, which society always seems to think.” She shared the joy of already being employed thanks to the resume prepared during the course, bringing her closer to her dream of stability and owning her own home.

Jardel, a Casa Florescer collaborator who facilitates partnerships with companies, reinforces the impact. He explains that the project reaches girls who, due to prejudice, are excluded from the job market. Thanks to the training, some are already employed. “You have contributed to these girls’ blossoming process,” he thanked, highlighting Turma do Jiló's care and dedication.

Partnerships that Strengthen and Blossom

This project is a clear example of the power of collaboration. The partnership between Turma do Jiló and Banco Fibra, which supports the initiative, is crucial for offering this professional qualification. Turma do Jiló, with its expertise in Inclusive Education and Diversity, and Casa Florescer, with its essential work of welcoming, together demonstrate that with support and opportunities, it is possible to take root and blossom, even in the face of challenges.

The transformation goes beyond professional training; it is a journey of restoring dignity and hope. The story of every trans woman who passes through Casa Florescer with Turma do Jiló's support is a reminder that by investing in inclusion and education, we build a more just and welcoming society where no one is left behind.