Career Development for Survivors of Human Trafficking

Take the First Step Toward a New Career

The Queens Arise Survivor Program provides free training, mentorship, and career support for survivors ready to build a path toward employment and long-term independence.

Survivor Program Eligibility

Who Is This Program Right For

This program is designed for survivors of human trafficking who are ready to focus on their next chapter, building skills, exploring career paths, and working toward long-term stability.

Participants should be in a place where they can commit time and energy to learning, growth, and professional development in a supportive, trauma-informed environment.

Queens Arise is best suited for women who are ready to take an active role in their progress, with the support of a structured program and a community invested in their success.

This program is designed for individuals who are ready to move forward and engage consistently in their own growth.

How the Survivor Program Works

A Step-by-Step Path Forward

The Queens Arise program is designed to guide students from building foundational skills to preparing for employment. Each stage builds on the last, so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.

Step 1: Application and Program Intake

Submit an application and meet with the Queens team for a conversation about your interests, strengths, and readiness. If selected, you will work with a program coordinator to prepare for your next steps.

Step 2: Professional Foundations

Build digital and workplace skills through training in tools like Google Workspace along with professional development and workplace readiness.

Step 3: Education and Career Pathways

Continue your learning based on your interests. Some students pursue education through partners such as Penn Foster College, while others follow the Queens Arise entrepreneurship curric

Step 4: Career Readiness and Employment

Prepare for employment through resume building, interview practice, and guided job searches. Students will also have opportunities to connect with professionals and hiring partners.

Career Paths for Survivors

Explore Career Options

Queens Arise helps survivors explore different career paths based on interests, strengths, and goals. Student do not need prior experience. The program is designed to help build the skills needed to move into a new field. Some of the paths students pursue include:

Medical Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Pharmacy Tech
Professional Dental Assistant
Veterinary Assistant
IT Support Specialist
Caterer
Queens’ Entrepreneurship

Regardless of which path students chose, we’ll be with them every step of the way.

Survivor Program Requirements

What to Expect

This program is designed to support growth and help survivors move forward. To get the most out of the experience, participants are expected to stay engaged and committed throughout the program. Participants are expected to:

Dedicate time each week to learning and coursework
Attend scheduled sessions and check-ins
Stay in communication with mentors and program staff
Complete assignments and continue building skills
Be open to learning, growth, and new opportunities

The more students put into the program, the more they will gain from it.

Survivor Program Application Process

HOW TO APPLY

Below are the exact steps in the application process.

Prepare an essay.
Complete and submit online application which includes submitting their essay.
Receive an application confirmation email with a calendar link to schedule an informal Google Meet Video Call with the Queens Team.
Receive a decision letter by email. Space is limited and placement depends on program availability and funding.
If accepted, receive a welcome email outlining the onboarding process, including the cohort start date.

Survivors are supported throughout the process and kept informed along the way.

The Survivor Program Application

Complete the Program Application Below