YWCA STRIVE
EMPLOYMENT SKILLS PROGRAM
Define your career goals and gain the confidence to seek higher-paying jobs or negotiate higher wages with YW Strive, a free professional development program for individuals who struggle to secure or retain living-wage employment. Strive offers hands-on classes and assignments that will help you develop and practice your skills in a collaborative, supportive environment.
With Strive, you’ll learn and practice skills desired by local employers and that you need to define and succeed on your career path.
Topics
Digital skills for work
- Basic Computer Skills
- Using Email
- Internet Safety
- Creating Documents
- Online Job Applications
essential skills
financial literacy
- Budgeting Basics
- Saving Money
- Understanding Credit
- Paying Bills
- Avoiding Debt
personal growth
- Building Confidence
- Setting Personal Goals
- Overcoming Challenges
- Self-Motivation
- Making Healthy Choices
teamwork
- Working Well with Others
- Sharing Ideas
- Respecting Differences
- Building Trust
- Skills for Active Listening
career & job coaching
- Setting Career Goals
- Identifying Strengths
- Overcoming Barriers
- Job Searching & Tailoring Your Materials to the Job
- Mock Interviews
presentation skills
- Speaking Confidently
- Organizing Your Thoughts
- Using Visual Aids
- Engaging Your Audience
- Giving and Receiving Feedback
education & career growth
- Explore Educational Paths
- Finding Scholarships
- Career Advancement Tips
- Continuing Education
- Networking 101
Enrollment Eligibility
Join our Next Cohort
Join Strive and put your classroom learning into action with the guidance of a dedicated career coach. You’ll work one-on-one to shape your career path, overcome obstacles, and receive tailored feedback and support to help you grow and succeed. Take the next step toward your future—apply now!