Essential Skills
Define your career goals and gain the confidence to seek higher-paying jobs or negotiate higher wages with YWCA Strive, a free professional development program for individuals who struggle to secure or retain living-wage employment.
With Strive Essential Skills, you’ll learn and practice skills desired by local employers and that you need to define and succeed on your career path.
Topics include:
- Digital Skills for the Workplace
- Essential Skills (aka Soft Skills)
- Financial Independence
- Critical Thinking
- Personal Empowerment
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Career Coaching
- Presentation Skills
- Opportunities for Education and Career Advancement
In-person and Remote options may be available depending on start dates. A new class will begin every 10 weeks.
Future Start dates are being planned, so visit often for updates.