Document Type
Case Study
Publication Date
1980
Abstract
The Hanover Street Project, formally known as the United Women’s Woodworking and Welding Project, is an experiment in training women for jobs usually held only by men. Begun in 1976, this was the first such program of the Jamaica Women's Bureau, established by the government during International Women's Year to ensure that women participate fully in Jamaica’s development. The project demonstrated that low-income women can learn non-traditional skills and can work together to improve their lives. Through trial and error, the project is providing the Women's Bureau with a wealth of information about teaching technical skills, working with other government agencies, and establishing self-sufficient cooperative structures. The lessons from this experience extend beyond Jamaica and, hopefully, will be useful to people in other countries who are addressing similar problems.
DOI
10.31899/pgy4.1053
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Antrobus, Peggy and Barbara Rogers. 1980. "Hanover Street: An experiment to train women in welding and carpentry," SEEDS no. 2. New York: Population Council.
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Comments
Issue no. 2 of SEEDS, a pamphlet series developed to provide information about innovative and practical program ideas to address the economic roles and needs of low-income women.