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STRIVE

YWCA STRIVE Essential Skills

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. 

Future Start dates are being planned, so visit often for updates. 

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