YWCA is on a mission and YWCA National Capital Area is making it our own!
To empower women and eliminate racism, we must meet our clients where they are most vulnerable and provide the compassion and services that place them on a path to self-sufficiency and prosperity.
Our vision is that all women and their families can achieve their full potential in a world without discrimination.
This requires a focus on the future, anticipating the needs of our clients, and creating innovative solutions to the problems they most often face – poverty, unsafe living conditions, lack of reliable and affordable childcare, and under- or unemployment.
We are evolving our services to meet the changing needs of our clients today and in the future.
We remain rooted in rich history, but our approach to serving our clients is holistic, strategic and innovative.
Nationally, YWCA advocacy issues include lobbying for pay equity and hate crimes legislation, increased funding for Head Start and passing the Violence Against Women Act. Locally, through our programs, we are changing lives and restoring hope for women, their families, and our community!
Get the Skills Needed for Today and Credentials to Build your Future! ↘
At the YWCA National Capital Area, we want you to succeed. Our classes and programs are here to meet your educational and workforce goals. From digital literacy education, in-person and distance learning classes, Hospitality and Administrative Support Service certificate programs and other educational opportunities, we invite you to learn and grow your skills with us!
SPRING CLASS OFFERINGS
Save Your Seat! Apply Today!
Services are open to DC residents ages 18+ (MD residents may apply as seats are available)
Certification Courses – Microsoft Word and Excel, IC3 Global Standard 6, Hospitality, *Home Health Aide, and *Certified Nursing Assistant
Entrepreneurship Training – YWomen Start It Up! and AARP Work for Yourself @50+
Workshops – Digital Literacy, Work Readiness, Financial Literacy, and more...
*Must be receiving SNAP w/out TANF benefits and meet minimum requirements to attend this course.
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Career Services & Workforce Development
We offer a variety of career services and workforce development opportunities for our students.
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Course Offerings
We have a course for you! Explore courses offered at the YWCA National Capital Area's CETC!
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Y Women Start It Up
Learn how to be an entrepreneur with this program while also enhancing other skills!
Youth Mentoring & Development ↘
A Place for Girls to Lead, Explore, and Create. We offer middle and high school girls academic and personal enrichment in the form of mentoring, tutoring, educational workshops, field trips, and community service projects.
Our Programs Highlight: STEM Education & Careers | College Exploration | Cultural Diversity | Healthy Relationships & Bullying Prevention | Financial Literacy
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EmpowerGirls
Learn more about our girls' mentoring program in DC public schools!
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EmpowerSTEAM Summer Academy
EmpowerSTEAM is our annual summer experience for girls ages 10-17!