The Enterprising Kitchen

The Enterprising Kitchen, located in Chicago, is a non-profit social enterprise that provides workforce development and support services to women who are working toward self-sufficiency and economic independence. This agency enables lower-income women, who have been unemployed and underemployed, to maximize their individual potential and move into sustainable employment after six to twelve months. Within the context of a soap making business, the women learn how to manufacture spa products, direct sales, coordinate production, and manage shipping and receiving. These specific and varied skills enable the women to become competitive in today's job market.