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YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from new Summer Youth Leadership Program

Friday, August 13, 2021

On August 11, YWCA Evanston/North Shore held a graduation of sorts for the 11 participants of its first-ever Summer Youth Leadership Program, which focused on leadership skills and strategies for building healthy identities, relationships, and communities. The young leaders gathered at the YWCA’s newly renovated campus for reflection and a pizza lunch as their 10-week… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from new Summer Youth Leadership Program

YWCA Evanston/North Shore launches first-ever Women in Tech Council to support new job training initiative

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

YWCA Evanston/North Shore has announced the formation of its first-ever Women in Tech Council, which will serve as an advisory group to the organization’s new YWeb Career Academy. YWeb Career Academy, which began in January, is YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s high tech job training program in partnership with Oakton Community College. The goal of YWeb is… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore launches first-ever Women in Tech Council to support new job training initiative

YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s new high-tech job training program for women to launch in January

Tuesday, November 24, 2020

To further expand its job training programs for women in vulnerable populations, YWCA Evanston/North Shore will launch YWeb Career Academy in January 2021. YWeb Career Academy, which will be conducted in partnership with Oakton Community College, is a 12-week intensive training program that will prepare women for success in technology jobs by equipping them with… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s new high-tech job training program for women to launch in January

YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from its new culinary program

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

On June 20, the lobby at YWCA Evanston/North Shore was filled with family members, YWCA staffers, and other well-wishers as members of YW Culinary’s first-ever graduating class received recognition and applause. YW Culinary is a new program created by YWCA Evanston/North Shore to prepare low- to moderate-income women for success in the food service industry,… Continue Reading YWCA Evanston/North Shore graduates first class from its new culinary program