BWISE UNIVERSITY
Where Experience Opens Doors
BWISE University is a national, virtual workforce and leadership development program for peer professionals serving Black cisgender and transgender women impacted by HIV.
ABOUT BWISE UNIVERSITY
Experience Is Expertise
Peer professionals bring knowledge that cannot be learned from a textbook. BWISE University builds on that experience with practical tools, professional development, and opportunities to grow as leaders in HIV care, prevention, and support services.
Through a national, virtual learning experience, participants develop the confidence and capabilities to navigate the workplace, support communities with care, advocate effectively, and pursue what comes next in their professional journey.
WHO IT'S FOR
Created for People Doing the Work
BWISE University brings together peer professionals whose work, experience, and relationships make a difference in the lives of Black women impacted by HIV.
Peer Navigators
Health Workers
Case Managers
Community Advocates
Program Leaders
BWISE University also supports organizations investing in the professional development of peer professionals serving Black communities.
THE BWISE EXPERIENCE
Skills for the Work. Confidence for What Comes Next.
01
Navigate the Workplace
Build practical skills for professional communication, workplace readiness, digital tools, and working effectively with others.
02
Lead With Confidence
Develop self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and leadership skills for navigating relationships, responsibilities, and professional growth.
03
Care for Yourself and Others
Explore trauma-informed approaches and wellness practices that support both the people receiving care and the people providing it.
04
Serve With Cultural Awareness
Build approaches for providing affirming, equitable, and responsive support to Black cisgender and transgender women impacted by HIV.
05
Use Your Voice
Build knowledge of advocacy, research, and policy while learning how to engage in decisions affecting the communities you serve.
BEYOND THE PROGRAM
Growth That Goes Back to the Community
Participants leave BWISE University with practical skills, greater confidence, new professional connections, and resources they can continue using in their work. What they gain through BWISE travels with them into their organizations and communities.
01
Professional Growth
Build confidence to navigate roles, relationships, and new professional opportunities.
02
Workplace Readiness
Build practical skills for communication, collaboration, and success in the workplace.
03
Peer Connections
Build relationships with peers who bring shared experiences and new perspectives.
04
Program Completion
Receive a certificate for successfully completing BWISE University program.
WHY BWISE MATTERS
Investing in the People Closest to Community
Peer professionals often bring lived experience, trusted relationships, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. BWISE University invests in that expertise so participants can continue growing in their work, expanding their influence, and helping shape better experiences for Black women living with and impacted by HIV.
When peer professionals have access to meaningful development opportunities, organizations benefit too. Teams gain people who are better equipped to communicate, lead, advocate, navigate challenges, and contribute to more responsive, community-centered services.
CONNECT WITH BWISE
Bring Your Experience. Build What Comes Next.
Connect with BWISE University to learn more about the program, upcoming opportunities, and ways to participate.
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