A new beginning is possible.

In Appalachia, talent is everywhere but opportunity is often gated by barriers that systems ignore. Women are resourceful and resilient, sustaining families and communities while carrying heavy loads with too little support.

The New Opportunity School for Women (NOSW) exists to change those conditions. We provide barrier-free, whole-person learning where Appalachian women build confidence, skills, and support networks so they can pursue the changes they want in their lives, from workforce training to stable work and leadership.

All of our programs are free.

“I learned in these classes that I am and have always been
everything I ever needed to be.”

—Gina Meyer, NOSW 2022 Graduate

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