Women’s Bean Project
Women's Bean Project provides job training and employment to women facing significant barriers to work, selling high-quality food products made by these women to support their mission.
Women's Bean Project is a Denver-based employment social enterprise that supports women overcoming significant barriers to employment by providing paid transitional work, job training, and life skills development.
Through its food manufacturing business, participants produce a wide range of packaged food products that are sold in grocery stores and online across the country. While working in the production facility, participants develop workplace skills, build confidence, and gain the experience needed to move into stable employment.
The program combines hands-on work experience with structured training, case management, and career coaching. This holistic model helps women build personal stability, strengthen professional skills, and successfully transition into long-term employment and greater economic independence.
Population served:
Women facing significant barriers to employment
Women impacted by poverty, homelessness, or involvement with the justice system
Women working to build stability and long-term economic independence
Enterprise type:
Food manufacturing
Retail / Consumer packaged goods (CPG)
Wholesale food production
Client Services offered:
Paid transitional employment in food production
Work readiness and life skills training
Case management and career coaching
Goal setting and personal development support
Job placement assistance and employment transition support
Program length:
Participants typically take part in a 6 to 9 month transitional employment program, gaining paid work experience and completing structured personal and professional development training while preparing for long-term employment beyond the program.
How You Can Support Women’s Bean Project
Women's Bean Project partners with businesses, retailers, and community members to create employment opportunities for women rebuilding their lives.
Purchase Products:
Individuals and retailers can support the mission by purchasing Women's Bean Project food products online or in stores.
Hire Program Graduates:
Employers can partner with the organization to hire women who have completed the program and are prepared for long-term employment.
Donate or Advocate:
Financial contributions and community advocacy help expand job training programs and support services that empower women to build sustainable futures.
