The YWCA Education & Employment program offers comprehensive employment and educational readiness training to assist unemployed and under employed women residing at the Emergency Shelter. Supportive services include: job counseling, advocacy, and referrals and a variety of on-site curriculum including resume and interview classes. Additionally, Steps to Success, an intensive hands-on job readiness course, is offered monthly to YWCA housing participants. Skills learned prepare women to enter or re-enter the job market while bolstering self-confidence and self-esteem.

“I enjoyed the activities, but also gained a lot of helpful techniques and tips to better myself. Thank you - it was a great experience and am glad to have had the opportunity.”
- J., Education & Employment Participant

“The program was very helpful and went above and beyond to make us feel better about ourselves. Thank you for the wonderful experience.”
- M., Education & Employment Participant

“I liked all the ways to get a job and how helpful it was learning all these new skills. I loved these classes and learned so much from them. Thank you so much.”
- A., Education & Employment Participant

“I really enjoyed all the classes offered. Even though I knew some things, it was nice to learn new techniques to advance my knowledge on resume skills, interviewing techniques, and more. Steps to Success was a very nice class that helped to build my confidence and skills to better myself and I would attend again.”
- L., Education & Employment Participant