|  Women's
Employment Program
Proceeds from the Theory
event on May 8 will be donated to the YW's AWL Leadership Fund
in direct support of the Women's Employment Program.
Begun in 1978, the
Women's Employment Program for displaced homemakers helps women
compete in a sophisticated job market that favors highly skilled
workers. Women's Employment provides the opportunity for women
to gain skills, knowledge and confidence to enter or re-enter
the workforce and thus support themselves and their families.
Contact:
Anne Alfred, Family Resource Center Assistant Director & Director
of Women's Employment Program
aalfred@ywcanyc.org or
(212) 735-9773
Career Development
Displaced
homemakers work with experienced career counselors over a six-week
period to build individual employment plans that will guide
their training towards employability. Classes meet Monday through
Friday from 9am to 4pm. Topics include:
 Networking
strategies- Cover letter and
resume writing
- Interviewing techniques
- Dressing for success
Computer Training
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Internet
- Email
Alumni Support
Graduates
of Women's Employment meet with staff and participate in special
events to facilitate their job search. In addition, guest speakers
are invited to speak on topics such as:
- Successful interviewing
skills
- Your legal rights
in the workplace
- Managing your
money
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