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Employment & Literacy Services
The YWCA Employment & Literacy Services Program provides education and training to assist individuals in achieving self-sufficiency educationally and economically at no cost. Illiteracy, lack of educational achievement (high school diploma/GED) and lack of employment experience are significant barriers to gainful employment, economic security and advancement, and self-sufficiency. Educational programming (literacy and job readiness training) empowers adults with the knowledge and skills to advance their educational and economic status.
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The YWCA also provides comprehensive educational services to English Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL.) English language skills are essential if immigrants are to successfully assimilate into our culture and community. The ability to communicate effectively also has a significant impact on their economic viability and ability to achieve self-sufficiency.
The YWCA's Literacy Program offers comprehensive services for those looking for assistance with improving their literacy skills, earning their GED, and advancing English Language skills.
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Classes are offered from 9 to 12 am, Monday through Friday mornings.
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Evening classes for ESOL students are also offered every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 pm.
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All classes are offered at the YWCA downtown site, located at 898 Walnut Street (9th & Walnut) across from the public library.
Class schedules are structured so that students receive optimal personalized instruction. Students are assigned to classes according to their skill in each subject matter. By tailoring each student's schedule to meet their educational needs, the effectiveness of the instruction is maximized. Additionally one-on-one tutoring is available for those in need of extra assistance or has not achieved a literacy level sufficient to benefit from larger group instruction.
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ESOL classes are offered on a variety of topics, including phonics and spelling, language, and government and civics. Students are placed in the appropriate classes according to their skill level. Many of the ESOL students transition into our GED classes and often go on to pursue a secondary education.
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Services offered by the Literacy Program include:
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Daytime and evening Individual and group instruction in all areas of the GED (writing, math, literature, science and social studies)
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Daytime and evening one-on-one tutoring and small group education in Basic English skills for ESOL students.
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Administration of GED predictive tests to assess client progress monthly or as needed
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Provision of GED Practice tests
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Fee waiver for GED
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One-on-one literacy tutoring
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Assessment of client reading levels
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Assistance setting and obtaining client's learning goals
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Provision of educational materials, meeting space, and trained tutors
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Administration of TABE (Test of Adult Basic Education) to assess client progress
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Administration of BEST (Basic English Skills Test) to assess ESOL student progress
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Referrals to and assistance with accessing community resources
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Volunteer Recruitment and tutor training
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Employment Readiness Program
The YWCA employment readiness program helps women develop the skills necessary to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Our clients face many barriers, including domestic violence, lack of child care, lack of family/social support, lack of work skills, lack of positive work ethics, and lack of knowledge of effective job search techniques. The YWCA's program works to remove these barriers by providing the practical instruction needed to become a viable member of the workforce. Classroom instruction also incorporates representatives from many different fields, providing exposure to a wide range of fields.
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Services offered by the Employment Readiness program include:
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Intensive outreach and case management to assist clients in accessing resources, identify barriers, and set goals
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Job readiness training (interviewing skills, completing resumes or job applications)
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Employment counseling (work ethic, resolving barriers/conflicts, timeliness, appropriate dress/behavior)
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Access to on-site computer lab for software training, resume building, and job searching opportunities
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Transportation assistance
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Referrals to and assistance with accessing community resources
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Collaboration with area agencies for job training and with area businesses for job placement
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Aftercare and follow-up services for up to 12 months following program completion
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If interested in our programs please call (513) 241-7090
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