Submitted by YWCA of Olympia
Enrollment is now open in Lewis County for the Women’s Economic Empowerment Program (EEP), a partnership between YWCA of Olympia, the Pacific Mountain Workforce Development Council (PacMtn) and the Thurston Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to announce that transportation will be available for women in Lewis County who are attending the program.
EEP is a free job-training program for young women between the ages of 16-24, which provides gender-responsive hands-on experiences at the YWCA Other Bank (hygiene product distribution center), individualized life and career support, certification opportunities, and work placement prospects. Women who complete the program are eligible for a financial stipend.
The next session of EEP will begin on Tuesday, April 5 and runs for 8 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sign up today: http://www.ywcaofolympia.org/form/eep-intake or call Pamela Dickey at 360.352.0593 to learn more about eligibility.
The Economic Empowerment Program responds to the unique needs of women and provides training that supports economic stability and economic mobility. The program focuses on increasing the competence, confidence and connections women need to succeed in the workplace, move beyond minimum wage employment and experience economic mobility. In addition to hands-on job training, EEP offers a weekly gender-responsive workshop for job trainees focused on strengthening the executive functioning and soft skills necessary for success.
YWCA Olympia is on a mission to eliminate racism and sexism to advance the political, social and economic status of all women and girls. YWCA Olympia is part of an international movement working to eliminate racism, stand up for social justice, help families and strengthen our communities. For comprehensive information about this important work, go to www.ywcaofolympia.org.
