• Empowered Pathways Announces 2026 Board of Directors

    Empowered Pathways Announces 2026 Board of Directors Empowered Pathways is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors, whose leadership and dedication continue to support the organization’s mission of helping individuals create self-directed solutions through education, advocacy, and empowerment. The 2026 Board of Directors includes: President: Deb Kessler Vice President: Christina Reilly Treasurer: John Eckmair [...]

  • Joanne Thompson Joins Empowered Pathways as Executive Assistant

    Joanne Thompson Joins Empowered Pathways as Executive Assistant Empowered Pathways is pleased to welcome Joanne Thompson to the organization as Executive Assistant. Joanne brings extensive experience in executive support, operations, communications, and community engagement to the role. Prior to joining Empowered Pathways, she served as Executive Assistant at the Greater Utica Chamber of Commerce, where [...]

  • Karizma Wadsworth Joins Empowered Pathways as WERC Director

    Karizma Wadsworth Joins Empowered Pathways as WERC Director Empowered Pathways is pleased to welcome Karizma Wadsworth, MSW, as the new Director of the Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC). Karizma brings extensive experience in human services, clinical support, workforce engagement, and program leadership to the role. Prior to joining Empowered Pathways, she served as Assistant [...]

  • Empowered Pathways Celebrates Volunteers and Community Impact at Annual Recognition Dinner

    Empowered Pathways Celebrates Volunteers and Community Impact at Annual Recognition Dinner Empowered Pathways recently welcomed staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners to its Annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner and Annual Meeting, celebrating another year of service, collaboration, and community impact across the Mohawk Valley. The evening highlighted the organization’s continued growth and the dedication of [...]

  • A Fond Farewell: Honoring the Career of Stephanie Eghigian

    A Fond Farewell: Honoring the Career of Stephanie Eghigian It is with both joy and a touch of sadness that we share the news of Stephanie Eghigian’s upcoming retirement from Empowered Pathways on August 29, 2025. Stephanie’s career in the nonprofit sector spans over 35 years. It has been a journey defined by service, vision, [...]

  • CAREER COACHING SERVICES at WERC

    Have you stopped looking for jobs because you've lost hope? Do you feel stalled in your career journey? We can help! If you are an unemployed or underemployed woman who is seeking work, there are a number of reasons to register with the Women’s Employment & Resource Center (WERC) at Empowered Pathways. Here’s what you [...]

  • Women smiling at computers at Empowered Pathways' WERC to Work program

    WERC to Work – Professional Pathways Program

    Time & Location Time is TBD Empowered Pathways, 502 Court St #234, Utica, NY 13502, USA About the Event Have you hit a wall with your job search? Do you need a computer refresher course? Nervous about job interviewing? We can help! Job searching can be exhausting, overwhelming, and frustrating. We know! WERC is the [...]

  • Have a Question? Need Help? Just dial 2-1-1

    2-1-1 Mid-York makes it easy to get answers to your questions about local resources and services, including Healthcare, Housing, Utilities, Legal Help, Employment, Education, Child Care, Mental Health, Disability Services, Food & Clothing, Disaster Services, Volunteer Opportunities. When you dial 211, you will be linked to resources in your community. This great information service is [...]

  • The Peacemaker Program and Women’s Employment and Resource Center Merge

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4 October 2017 Contact: Stephanie Eghigian 315-793-9700 ext. 201 or Stephanie@EmpoweredPathwaysCNY.org The Peacemaker Program and Women’s Employment and Resource Center Merge – New Organization is Named Empowered Pathways Utica NY – Today, leadership, staff and board members of two local non-profit agencies announce their merger. The Peacemaker Program and the Women’s Employment [...]

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