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YW Culinary is a free 12-week job training program designed to prepare students for success in Chicagoland’s vibrant food service industry.
About YW Culinary
Curriculum Snapshot
In this program you will learn:
- Culinary Skills
- Develop knife skills and cooking techniques.
- Prepare recipes and menus.
- Connect and cook alongside classmates
- Earn your ServSafe Food Handler’s Certification.
YW Culinary is available to traditionally underrepresented or vulnerable populations, such as women of color, survivors of domestic violence, and low-wage workers. The training is welcoming to those without a high school diploma or GED and individuals who are 18 years of age or older who are interested in a sustainable career in the food service industry.
YW Culinary will prioritize the following candidates for enrollment:
- those who are interested in a food service career
- Chicagoland area residents
- those who have not completed a bachelor’s degree
- those who have received a referral through a partner agency
All students must be fully vaccinated against COVID 19 and show proof of vaccination.
Register for our information session here
*Note: Attendance at an information session is required to participate in YW Culinary
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.
Stop by and see us every Wednesday at YWCA Evanston/Northshore on the third floor!
Need help building your finances and don’t know where to start?
The YWCA Financial Empowerment Center will help you with:*
- Financial questions, resources and referrals
- Information about financial education classes
- Getting financial and career coaching
- Creating a customized financial plan according to your specific needs
All participants that visit the clinic will receive a portfolio and other gadgets upon their first visit (while supplies last).
*The YW Financial Empowerment Clinic does not provide financial advising for taxes, bankruptcy, investments, direct cash or loan assistance, and other services out of our scope. However, we will refer you to the appropriate resources.